Boardwalk Celebration at Grass River

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Boardwalk Celebration
Saturday, September 12, 2026 - 11:00am to 1:00pm, open house style free event

You are all cordially invited to join us as we celebrate the Grand (re)Opening of Michigan's longest ADA-Accessible Boardwalk.

The Grass River Natural Area is one of the "hidden gems" of Antrim County, and our Boardwalk is a highlight - a gem within a gem, if you like. We have recently finished the reconstruction project and all loops are now open. 

We are inviting everyone to come explore the boardwalks for themselves on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Dinger’s Dawgs will be on-site selling hot dogs, chili dogs and fresh lemonade.

Visitors are invited to explore the boardwalks and "find" as many of the cool, fun, interactive stations along the way as they can. Everyone who finds at least 5 will receive a limited edition "I Explored the Boardwalk at GRNA" sticker for their car or water bottle, and those who find at least 10 - will get a free hot dog & chips! 

Stations will include live music, a guest artist painting landscapes on site, and a children's storybook reading post in partnership with the Northwest Early Childhood Network. Each child who stops to enjoy a story will receive a copy of the book and a bag from PoWeR! Book Bags.

There will also be a fun passport stamp activity for younger boardwalk explorers, and the chance to win one of the pieces of art created onsite. 

This event will take place, RAIN or SHINE, so mark your calendars now! Grass River Natural area IS yours to explore and yours to protect.