KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday afternoon in celebration of the new Arthur & Mildred Woollam Nature Preserve in Kalamazoo.
The new space, located at 6578 Texas Dr, was formally home to the Rota-Kiwan Boy Scout Camp. It spans 212-acres in Texas Township, and features a 40-acre bass lake, a 16-acre pond, scenic natural views, and hiking trails.
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Following its community grand opening event on Sept. 13, the park will offer rental boats and camping for youth groups, churches, YMCA programs, and other groups similar in nature. No recreational overnight camping will be available.
During Thursday’s ribbon cutting event, community leaders dedicated a plaque that tells the story of Arthur & Mildred Woollam, and reads:…