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Eddy Discovery Center
Eddy Discovery Center
Eddy Discovery Center at Waterloo Recreation Area
17030 Bush Road
Chelsea, MI 48118
734-475-3170
Katie McGlashen, interpreter
Memorial Day to Labor Day:
Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
Labor Day to Thanksgiving:
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
Closed on Monday
Thanksgiving - New Year's:
Closed
New Year's - March:
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
April - Memorial Day:
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
Recreation Passport required for entry.
The Eddy Discovery Center, at Waterloo Recreation Area, introduces visitors to the fascinating world of geology and to the diverse natural habitats that are found today within Waterloo's 20,000-plus acres. Waterloo Recreation Area has miles of trails offering hikers of all ages and abilities the chance to explore its diverse geology and habitats, from forest wetlands to mature oak-hickory forests. The exhibit hall inside the center explores Michigan's geology and diverse habitats through the years, from the Ice Age through European settlement to today. Waterloo is also a great place to view sandhill cranes in a self-guided tour of the Haehnle Sanctuary.
Things you might see on your hike
Programs for families and classrooms
Education programs
Eddy Discovery Center offers a variety of field trip opportunities.
Public programs
Programs and classes for all ages, like archery and night hikes.