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Explore one of Michigan’s rarest habitats during peak wild lupine bloom at the Allegan State Game Area. Join a wildlife biologist for a guided walk through the oak savanna landscape and learn about the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly, one of the rarest butterflies in North America.
Participants will learn how habitat management, including prescribed fire and restoration work, helps support wild lupine and the wildlife that depend on it. Allegan State Game Area is one of only a few places in Michigan where Karner blue butterflies can still reliably be found.
Watch a preview of the rare habitat and species featured on the walk:
Karner blue butterfly video preview.
The walk will include uneven terrain and some off-trail hiking. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, sunscreen and bug spray. Binoculars and cameras are welcome.
This event is free. Registration is encouraged: Lupine Bloom and Karner Blue butterfly walk with the DNR June 6, 2026.
Allegan State Game Area GPS coordinates: 42°36'30.9"N 86°02'44.9"W Meeting location: 126th Avenue, east of Old Allegan Road/52nd Street and west of 48th Street. The event will be marked with signs.
Allegan State Game Area
GPS coordinates: 42°36'30.9"N 86°02'44.9"W
Meeting location: 126th Avenue, east of Old Allegan Road/52nd Street and west of 48th Street. The event will be marked with signs.
Start: June 06, 2026 9:00 AM
End: June 06, 2026 10:30 AM
Explore one of Michigan’s rarest habitats during peak wild lupine bloom at the Allegan State Game Area. Join a wildlife biologist for a guided walk through the oak savanna landscape and learn about the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly, one of the rarest butterflies in North America.
Participants will learn how habitat management, including prescribed fire and restoration work, helps support wild lupine and the wildlife that depend on it. Allegan State Game Area is one of only a few places in Michigan where Karner blue butterflies can still reliably be found.
Watch a preview of the rare habitat and species featured on the walk:
Karner blue butterfly video preview.
The walk will include uneven terrain and some off-trail hiking. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, sunscreen and bug spray. Binoculars and cameras are welcome.
This event is free. Registration is encouraged: Lupine Bloom and Karner Blue butterfly walk with the DNR June 6, 2026.
