No scheduled tours are held over the winter, but tours are available year-round by calling any board member or use our handy email link on the last page of this website.  Miller Woods is a magical place in winter---come enjoy the winter solitude with a walk in the woods. 

Miller Woods is open to the public. The main entry is on Powell Road, just east of Ridge, and a sign marks the entrance. There is a walking path that is one-third mile in length, with several benches available to sit and enjoy the peace and beauty of the woods.

Guided, interpretive tours are given in spring and fall and are announced in local newspapers and on our website. We also provide tours for school and community groups upon request, throughout the year, for no charge. Contact any board member for further information and planning.

Our guides have been giving tours for years and are very knowledgeable about Miller Woods and its flora and fauna. University of Michigan forest ecology professor Dr. Burton Barnes and his associates occasionally offers tours as well, and Dr. Barnes has been instrumental in teaching our guides about the specific ecology of Miller Woods.

Dogs at Miller Woods

Most of us are dog owners too, and are always looking for fun places for our pets to walk with us. However, Miller Woods is designated as a nature preserve, so please leave your dog home. The Charter Township of Plymouth has an ordinance against dogs in the preserve, and there is a $500 fine.

Domestic animals are considered predators to the smaller mammals present in Miller Woods, attacking and possibly killing them. Even if on a leash, they trample the fragile native wildflowers or kill them with their urination. Please, leave your beloved dog at home when you visit Miller Woods.