Leave only footprints, take only pictures

Rules Governing Sanctuary Visits:
MNA sanctuaries are owned by the Michigan Nature Association but open to the public for non-destructive activities. MNA sanctuaries are established to protect the plants and animals that live in these special places. Humans are visitors. The MNA does not staff any of the 165 sanctuaries, nor are paved parking lots, trash receptacles, or wide nature trails provided, in keeping with the sanctuary concept. Please support the MNA’s work by observing the following rules:

1. Nature education, field trips, and other non-destructive activities are permitted.
2. Collecting plants, seeds, or animals or any kind is strictly forbidden, and in some cases may result in stiff federal or state fines.
3. Stay on established trails. Where no trails exist, walk carefully to avoid crushing plants.
4. Only foot traffic is allowed within the sanctuaries. The use of ALL motorized vehicles or mountain bikes is strictly prohibited.
5. No hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, campfires, or pets are permitted.
6. Photographers and bird watchers are asked to take special care to avoid accidentally harming plants or the nests of ground-nesting birds.
7. Carry out all refuse.