March 1, 2021 By Jon King / jking@whmi.comn
One of the Howell Nature Centerâs most popular natural attractions has attracted long-term support from a pair of anonymous donors.
The Howell Nature Center, located off of Triangle Lake Road in Marion Township, says the commitment for Alexandria s NatureScape and Treehouse complex will provide a five-year maintenance agreement, while also repairing and renovating the waterfall feature, described as a âsummer favoriteâ for kids.
In addition, the donors say they are honored to contribute to the memory and legacy of Alexandria Bennett, a Brighton girl who passed away suddenly in 2005 when she was just 8 years old. Her parents created the Spirit of Alexandria Foundation, a Milford-based charity that encourages young people to connect with nature. The foundation helped to create the treehouse, which was designed by Alexandriaâs grandfather.