The Michigan Wildlife Conservancy is a wildlife restoration and conservation organization and event venue located in Bath, Michigan, also serving Grand Rapids. The venue is set on 259 acres, featuring four miles of trails and tunnels of trees. Picturesque surroundings and several gardens provide couples with a memorable setting to say “I do.”

Facilities and Capacity

The venue includes both indoor and outdoor spaces for your special day. The main building has a main deck as well as a second-floor wrap-around balcony for couples and their guests to enjoy. With natural lakefront views, two gazebos, a small pond, and numerous meadows, the venue offers a variety of outside choices for your event. A distinctive 3,600 square-foot glass-covered outdoor patio provides beautiful sky views and lighting options while also protecting your celebration from inclement weather. The outdoor patio can accommodate 300 guests, with the indoor hall’s space allowing for another 100.

Services Offered

The Michigan Wildlife Conservancy offers venue rental for weddings and other special events. To ensure your big day is as stress free as possible, the venue provides a list of preferred vendors. The perks of choosing from these professional vendors include their high levels of quality and service in addition to their knowledge regarding the venue’s regulations. Furthermore, these vendors have already completed the required paperwork necessary to work an event at the conservancy. Couples booking the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy for their wedding will also have access to the following services:

• Air conditioning
• Barrier-free building with elevator
• Fire pit and disc golf course
• Flexible payment options
• Fully functioning kitchen
• Getting ready rooms
• Indoor restrooms
• In-house liquor license
• In-house certified bartenders
• On-site event manager
• Pre-wedding appointments
• Setup and cleanup

History

Since the conservancy’s founding in 1982, it’s helped restore various wetlands, prairies, grasslands, fish habitats, schools, and nature centers. To address the issue of Michigan animals’ disappearing habitats, this organization provides the technical and financial assistance needed to restore and maintain these areas.