Fruit Ridge Markets

04/18/2026

Visit Howard Christensen Nature Center on 5/2 at 10:00 AM for a free presentation on the ins and outs of mushroom hunting followed by a morel mushroom hunt! Spots are limited, advance registration at the link below.

Let’s see how many of these tasty morel mushrooms we can find!

03/23/2026

Spring Break Camp Announcement!!

There are 30 spots available!! Choose which days work for your family - one, two or all three days!

Registration is open now on our website event page:
http://www.howardchristensen.org/community-events/

03/15/2026

Morel Mushroom Hunt at Howard Christensen Nature Center 16190 Red Pine Dr. Kent City Saturday May 2 at 10 AM. After a presentation on the ins and outs of mushroom hunting, head out and see if you can find some tasty morels to take home. Members $3 Non-members $5.

Let’s see how many of these tasty morel mushrooms we can find!

09/17/2025

Autumn is here on West Michigan's Fruit Ridge! Find Fall Family Farm Fun: Corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkin patches, cider & donuts and more in our market guide!

Enjoy Autumn on the fruit ridge with Fall Family Farm Fun Corm Mazes, Hayrides, pumpkin patches, as well as cider & donuts.

09/05/2025

It's apple season in West Michigan! Many great varieties of apples are waiting for you on the Fruit Ridge, plus cider, donuts, and other fall attractions! Honeycrisp apples starting by mid-September. Learn more in our Market Guide!

Michigan apples including Honey Crisp many with U-Pick family experiences, farm animals, fresh apple cider and donuts now available.

08/11/2025

Fresh freestone peaches are in season on West Michigan's Fruit Ridge! Many markets also have Nectarines, pears and plums. Visit our market guide for hours and locations!

Farm markets and u-pick experiences featuring Red Haven and other freestone peaches for eating, canning, and freezing. Many also have nectarines, pears and plums.

07/14/2025

BLUEBERRY SEASON! Fresh picked and u-pick blueberries are waiting for you on West Michigan's Fruit Ridge! View our guide for farms and markets!

Farm markets and u-pick experiences featuring blueberries in the Fruit Ridge Country Market Guide

07/07/2025

Fresh red and black raspberries are waiting for you on West Michigan's Fruit Ridge! Check out our guide for picked and u-pick options for getting the best berries around!

Farm markets and u-pick experiences featuring fresh red & black raspberries.

06/28/2025

Local Michigan Sweet cherries are ready on West Michigan's Fruit Ridge!

Sour (pie) Cherries are coming into season a little later, but are already available at some farms. They should be ready everywhere by the weekend of July 4th, but in the meantime, call or check the page for your favorite farmer (found in our market guide) for availability!

Farm markets and u-pick experiences featuring cherries in the Fruit Ridge Country Market Guide

06/12/2025

It's strawberry season! Time to visit West Michigan's Fruit Ridge for fresh and delicious berries, both u-pick and ready-to-go!

Farm markets and u-pick experiences featuring strawberries in the Fruit Ridge Country Market Guide

05/28/2025

Check out these great summer opportunities for kids at Howard Christensen Nature Center! You can register for one day, two days, or for all the days that you would like your child to attend. Information and registration is now available on their website.

Fort Building - June 10 & 11, 2025
Art Camp - June 19 & 20, 2025
Summer Survival/Themed Day Camps - July 21-24, 2025, and August 4-7, 2025

https://www.howardchristensen.org/community-events/