While we cannot guarantee that you will see any of the plants and animals we list on this site, we encourage you to take the time to look carefully for them. Everything described below has been found here. The local attitude toward visitors, “Come often, play nicely,” has paid off in the protection of a wide range of unique public places for you to explore. This page showcases from of the rare plants and animals you might enjoy.
Drummond Island consists of 83,000 acres, about 130 miles of shoreline and twenty-four different biodiversity types. In addition to paved roads, 68% of the land is state-owned, with 117 miles of hikeable off-road trails. You may also enjoy the Heritage Hiking Trail from the rustic campsites of Drummond Island Township Park, the Little Traverse Nature Conservancy, (Williams Nature Preserve Trail) trails and the public hiking trails at The Rock, one of our two golf courses. In addition, discovery may wait around every corner as you boat along every bit of shoreline and across our inland waters (some isolated interior wetlands are surrounded by private land). Many of our Natural Communities are easy to find, easy to get to, and easy to walk through. |
Michigan Natural Features Inventory - Michigan State University Extension
For indepth information about the rare plants and animals found on Drummond Island, and elsewhere in Michigan, the Michigan Natural Features Inventory website is a great resource. |
North Huron Birding Trail Established in 2016, the Norther Huron Birding trail website offers a number of locations for birdwatching on Drummond Island, as well as along the coastline from St. Ignace to Drummond. |
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