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
NOTE: Most activities taking place in Koppernick as contractors are active in other sections.
Walk & Work in Foxlands
Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m.
Koppernick entrance, west of Hix Road, south of Joy Road.
Explore this little used section of Preserve. See results of a sod farm turning into a young forest. After walk we work on invasive plants. Tools, gloves and refreshments provided. Walk only, work only or do both!
Walk & Work in Koppernick—Hix Park Trail
Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m.
Koppernick entrance, west of Hix Road, south of Joy Road.
Look for early wildflowers, listen for frogs, and check out rookery activity. After walk, we work (see above).
Walk & Work in Koppernick—Beech Trail
Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m.
Koppernick entrance, west of Hix Road, south of Joy Road.
Look for early wildflowers, insects, birds and animals. After walk, we work (see above).
Walk & Work in Koppernick—Tulip Trail
Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m.
Koppernick entrance, west of Hix Road, south of Joy Road.
Look for wildflowers (bring mom to share them with her before her special day?), view fresh leaves on trees, and maybe see some snakes. After walk, we work (see above).
Tonquish Creek Rescue
Saturday, May 23, 8:30 a.m. Registration
Hix Park entrance, west of Hix Road, north of Warren Road.
Creek and land work. Wear old clothes. Removing trash, moving wood, and cutting invasive plants. Tools, gloves, snacks and drinks provided. This work is done in conjunction with Friends of the Rouge.
Walk & Work in Foxlands
Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m.
Koppernick entrance, west of Hix Road, south of Joy Road.
See how much this area has changed in the last two months. After walk, we work (see above).
Bi-annual HNPA Membership Meeting
Saturday, July 11 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.
Bennett Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Road, Livonia.
Discuss issues concerning the Preserve, Board elections, visual presentation and updates on grant work. Good time to meet fellow members….and eat donuts.