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Sunset over Katherine Lake in the Sylvania Wilderness

History of Sylvania Wilderness at the Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center

Event Location:
E23979 US 2 East
Watersmeet, MI 49969
A self-guided interpretive history display of the Sylvania Wilderness. This exhibit is on loan from the Northern Waters Museum & Land O Lakes…
Times: 8:00am - 9:00am
Dates: January 20 - September 4, 2026
Contact information: Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center, SM.FS.Ottawa_NF@usda.gov , 906-358-4724
Clark lake in Sylvania Wilderness

The Wilderness Social @ Sylvania Entrance Station

Event Location:
USDA Forest Service
E21100 County Rd 535 Thousand Island Lake Road
Watersmeet , MI 49969
Join our staff !  Every fee-free Thursday from 10:30-11:15 AM , July 2 – July 30th Naturalist & interpretive learning. Bring a cup of coffee and…
Times: 10:30am - 11:15am
Dates: July 2 - 30, 2026
Contact information: Sylvania Entrance Station Staff, 906-358-4404
A trailhead sign for the Headwaters Cedar Community Forest

Northwoods Alliance

Event Location:
Ottawa National Forest
E23979 US Hwy 2 East
Watersmeet, MI 49969
He’s back again! Conservationist Joe Hovel returns once more to discuss Northwoods Alliance – a humble, volunteer powered…
Times: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dates: July 30, 2026
Contact information: Ottawa Visitor Center, SM.FS.Ottawa_NF@usda.gov , 906-358-4724
An unusual yellow frog.

Weird & Wonderful Things We See in the Woods

Event Location:
Ottawa National Forest
E23949 US Hwy 2 East
Watersmeet, MI 49969
Ottawa National Forest employees love working outside and caring for the land. Sometimes we find and photograph interesting…
Times: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dates: August 6, 2026
Contact information: Ottawa Visitor Center, SM.FS.Ottawa_NF@usda.gov , 906-358-4724
A row of oak seedlings growing at the J.W. Toumey Nursery.

The J.W. Toumey Nursery

Event Location:
Ottawa National Forest
E23949 US Hwy 2 East
Watersmeet, MI 49969
The J.W. Toumey Nursery is one of only six U.S. Forest Service tree nurseries located across the country, and is one of the most unique features on…
Times: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dates: August 13, 2026
Contact information: Ottawa Visitor Center, SM.FS.Ottawa_NF@usda.gov , 906-358-4724
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