Welcome to the Gillette Nature Association
The Gillette Nature Association is a non-profit organization that promotes and sponsors interpretive activities and educational opportunities for the Muskegon and Ottawa county community surrounding the Gillette Visitor Center at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park.
With the assistance of volunteers, the Association hosts seasonal events at the Gillette Visitor Center to heighten public awareness to the unique natural features of the park.
In addition to hosting special events, the Association provides funding for new exhibits, interpretive trail markers, audio-visual programs, educational materials and school outreach programs.
The Association is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Association's raises funds through it's membership program and several fund raising events throughout the year. All membership fees and donations are tax deductable.
The Gillette Nature Association now offers you the opportunity to contribute to the funding of programs and events by making donations to a GNA specific fund managed by the Community Foundation for Muskegon County. This option may provide some significant tax benefits not previously available through direct donations.
To donate to the fund online, click here.
Vote for P. J. Hoffmaster State Park in Coca-Cola's summer campaign!
Visit LivePositively.com from July 29th through August 31st, and cast a vote for P. J. Hoffmaster State Park. The park with the most votes will win the title of "America's Favorite Park" and a $100,000 grant from Coca-Cola for new activity equipment such as bikes and kayaks, or for the restoration and construction of activity areas.
We have seen news stories about parks in other states getting huge support from their residents. Tell your friends and family about this campaign and encourage them all to support P. J. Hoffmaster State Park. This would be a wonderful opportunity to expand the programs in and around the park.
Upcoming Events
Spectacular Spiders |
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Sat 18 Sep, 11:00am
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Michigan Turtles |
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Sat 25 Sep, 11:00am
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Michigan Snakes |
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Sat 9 Oct, 11:00am
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Michigan Trees |
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Sat 16 Oct, 11:00am
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Michigan Mammals |
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Sat 23 Oct, 11:00am
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Bats, Bats, Bats |
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Sat 30 Oct, 11:00am
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Woodpeckers |
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Sat 6 Nov, 11:00am
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Wild Turkeys |
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Sat 20 Nov, 11:00am
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We are excited to announce the Gillette Visitor Center's Fungi and Lichen Photo Contest winners.

We are well into spring and yet it was only a month ago that on Saturday May 2nd the Gillette Nature Center was a-buzz with activity, hosting the annual fundraising Spring Blooms in the Dunes event. I’m most grateful for an energetic and inspiring board, and volunteers that make this event such a success.

