Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve, 81 acres, is set along the lower Pigeon River (a blue-ribbon trout stream), this preserve includes pine forests on steep bluffs above the river.

Please note that the Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve is closed to hunting. However, the neighboring Boyd B. Banwell Nature Preserve is open to unrestricted hunting.

In 1983, Agnes S. Andreae donated the original 27 acres with frontage on the Pigeon River, and several additions have been purchased since then. The donation included a small cabin overlooking the river. The cabin is available for use (at no charge) by non-profit or community groups. Reservations are required.

From Indian River (exit 310 off I-75), take MI-68 east 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Old Onaway Road. (Look for the “Cochran Lake Public Access” sign). Go north on Old Onaway Road 1.8 miles to Riverwoods Trail and turn right. At the T-intersection with Big Sky Trail, the preserve sign is ahead of you.

More than five miles of trails can be explored between the Agnes S. Andreae and the adjacent Boyd B. Banwell Preserve.