Kohler-Andrae State Park
Nature and Naturalist Programs

Kohler-Andrae, with its lakeshore, dunes, woods, and wetlands, is home to many kinds of birds, mammals, and other animals and plants.

If you're interested in the wonders of our natural world, Kohler-Andrae State Park offers many activities to participate in and trails to explore. The Friends of Kohler-Andrae sponsor programs throughout the summer. See the calendar of events or contact the park for details.

The dunes of Kohler-Andrae are a treasure at the end of a rainbow.
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• Hikes and Programs
• Sanderling Nature Center

Hikes and Programs

Kohler-Andrae has a regular schedule of naturalist hikes and programs during the summer. Watch for bulletin board announcements posted throughout the park or ask at the park office for times and locations. Also check the Kohler-Andrae events page and our Teachers' Guide.

Visit the Sanderling Nature Center.
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Sanderling Nature Center

In the northern area of the park amidst the dunes overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan, the Sanderling Nature Center is one of the park's most popular attractions.

Many interesting displays of the park's animals, history, great lakes fishery, wildflowers and other subjects are there for visitors to enjoy. Live animal and plant displays are maintained during the season, and new displays are always being constructed for the interpretive facility.

The center has an auditorium for regular programs involving slides, movies and guest speakers. Accessible from the inside of the nature center is a stairway to an observation deck on top of the building with a grand view of Lake Michigan.

From a rooftop viewing area, see the dunes and beach.
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The Sanderling Nature Center is open primarily May through October. The center is staffed by local volunteers that have donated their time and talent to help keep the building open for others to enjoy. The volunteers help to man the desk, sell items, and develop displays. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, get an application from the Internet or at the nature center or park headquarters.

More Information

For more Information, ask Mary Kultgen, (920) 451-4080.