The Holliday Forest & Wildlife Preserve is part of the Wayne County Parks system and consists of 500-plus acres of forests and wetlands that runs along tributaries of the Rouge River in Westland, Michigan. The Preserve a place of beauty and tranquility within the most populous county in our state. Our preserve is the perfect destination for hiking, birdwatching, photography, and more.
Holliday is a special place. Come experience it anytime of the year.
HNPA position letters regarding proposed improvements to Holliday Nature Preserve by Wayne County Parks. .
Discover Our Organization
The Holliday Nature Preserve Association (HNPA) was organized in 1988 and consists of volunteers dedicated to the William P. Holliday Forest & Wildlife Preserve.
Like Arthur Richardson who donated the funds for the Preserve, in memory of his uncle William P. Holliday, we seek to nurture a greater appreciation of this unique local natural resource by hosting walks for families, groups and individuals. Our activities are free and open to all.
We work to improve the experience of visitors through Preserve maintenance and improvements conducted in partnership with Wayne County Parks. We also work to improve the experience of visitors through Preserve maintenance and improvements conducted in partnership with Wayne County Parks.
We publish a newsletter three times per year to keep our members and supporters up-to-date on what is going on with our group and the Preserve and host this website and a active Facebook Page.
Please join us. Membership is only $5 per family per calendar year. See Membership Page for more details.
Join Our Activities
Our organization offers free walks that last about 90 minutes. All are done at a leisurely pace with time taken to enjoy and learn about the surrounding plants, trees and animals. We have anywhere from four to 25 people depending on weather and time of year. No reservations are necessary. Just c’mon out!
Walks and Activities
EARLY SPRING WALK Sat., April 12, 10 a.m.
Cowan entrance, Central City Parkway, west of Wayne Road, north of Warren. Looped trail along Tonquish Creek. This is the last walk in this section before construction begins.
EARLY WILDFLOWER WALK Sat., April 19, 10 a.m.
Koppernick entrance, west of Hix Road, south of Joy Road. Wildflowers, rookery activity and wildlife in silent forest.
EARTHDAY/ARBOR DAY WORK DAY Sat., April 26, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Newburgh entrance, east of Newburgh Road, just north of Warren Road. This is likely to be a muddy walk on the floodplain with some slippery (ice or mud) up and downs.
SPRING WALK Sat., May 10, 9 a.m.
Ellsworth entrance parking at Nankin Mill on Hines Drive, east of Ann Arbor Trail. We will take loop trail across the floodplain. Last walk in this section before construction begins.
TONQUISH CREEK RESCUE Sat., May 24, 8:30 a.m. registration
Hix Park entrance, west of Hix Road, just north of Warren Road. Creek and land work. Wear old clothes. Tasks: trash removal, moving wood, and cutting invasive plants. Tools, gloves, snacks and drinks provide. This work is done in conjunction with Friends of the Rouge.
SUMMER WORK DAY Sat., June 21, 9 a.m.
Foxland section. Parking at Koppernick Road entrance, west of Hix Road, south of Joy Road. Cutting invasive plants degrading area. Loppers, gloves, snacks and drinks provided.
BI-ANNUAL HNPA MEETING Sat;, July 12, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Bennett Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Road, Livonia. Opportunity to discuss issues concerning the Preserve. Board elections, visual presentation and updates on grant work in Preserve. Good time to meet fellow members—and eat donuts.