Ionia Natural Area
The 120 acre Ionia Natural Area was purchased in 2015 with funds from the North American Wetland Conservation Act grant funding. Ionia Natural acre has approximately 2,500 feet of frontage along the Grand River and contains riparian forest and 40 acres of planted prairie. The property has access from two paved roads. The Fred Meijer River Valley trail is on the northern border of the parcel and the Ionia River Trail Grand River Bridge runs through the property on the southern portion.
Scenes from Ionia Natural Area
Preserve Guidelines
Stay on trails.
This helps prevent erosion problems and protects delicate wildflowers and other plants from being trampled.
Take your trash with you when you leave.
As a non-profit with an extremely small staff, we are not able to maintain trash cans at our preserves.
Respect wildlife.
Please keep dogs on 6-foot long leashes at all times and do not allow them to chase wildlife. Even chipmunks deserve a break!
No motorized vehicles
No bikes or horses due to erosion issues
No camping or fires
No fireworks
No dumping
Do not collect, remove, or destroy plants
Do not bring alcohol or glass containers into the preserve
FAQs
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Yes, but they must remain on a leash at all times to respect other visitors and wildlife.
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No hunting or trapping of any type is allowed at Bunker Nature Preserve.
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