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.
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
All walks this period take place in Koppernick section due to work being done in other parts of the Preserve. The entrance is off of Koppernick Road, south of Joy and north of Warren roads.
Winter Wonderland Walk
SUNDAY, Jan. 25, 10 a.m.- Noon.
Koppernick entrance. Embrace the cold, snow and ice, while slowly walking a forest. Maybe we’ll see a bird? In any event, there’s always something to be experienced.
Ending of Winter Walk
Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m.- Noon.
Koppernick entrance. Winter is almost over; enjoy it while you can. We’ll take different trail in Koppernick this time. Maybe we’ll see a squirrel? We always see something beautiful.
First Day of Spring Walk
Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. -Noon.
Koppernick entrance. Muddy? Wear boots Rain? Wear rain gear. Warm? We can only hope! Maybe we’ll see an early wildflower. We always enjoy good company.