Name: Brauer Preserve
Address: 3200 S. Parker Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103

Brauer Preserve is a 226 acre nature preserve, with more than 2 miles of trails. Owned by Washtenaw County Natural Areas Preservation Program. This area protects diverse habitats, from sandy knolls to upland forests to wetlands, surrounding 85 acres of active conservation farmland. Great spot for birdwatching.

No dogs, bikes, or hunting allowed.

Brauer Preserve

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The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

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Emma Acres is a bucolic family farm outside of Ann Arbor that is committed to ethically raising healthy, tasty, and happy food for you and your family.

They specialize in pasture-grazed chicken, pork, turkey, and pastured eggs as well as 100% grass-fed lamb and beef. They also grow a wide variety of beyond organic vegetables during the summer months.

Emma Acres Farm

White Lotus Farms, located just seven miles from downtown Ann Arbor, provides fresh produce, farmstead cheeses, artisan breads, and an array of other products produced here on our small farm.

White Lotus Farms

Ann Arbor Bus Company is experienced in chartering motor coaches for fans, athletes, coaches, and more. The buses have the amenities, keeping you comfortable and entertained during the ride, including cushioned seating with ample legroom, TV monitors to watch season highlights, WiFi to check scores, and restrooms to limit pit stops.

If your team or group of fans is large, they can accommodate with full-sized bus rentals, which come with luggage storage and overhead bins for personal belongings. For smaller groups, they can charter compact minibuses in various sizes so you have just the right amount of space.

Ann Arbor Charter Bus Company

Wetlands, which make up the majority of the site, surround a small upland woodland in the southernmost portion along Liberty.

From the trailhead at the parking area, two loop trails wind through the woods. The east loop connects with a seasonal trail that takes visitors out into the wetlands and old fields in the northern areas of the preserve.

Large bur oak and hop-hornbeam trees are notable here.

- Acres: 157
- Trail Length: 1.83 miles
- Trails: Unpaved

Devine Preserve

Coffee lab and roastery scheduling tours and tastings by appointment only, Monday - Friday.

Stovetop Coffee Roasters

Ann Arbor Arms is a radically new concept in firearms and personal defense — a gun shop that is clean, professional, and welcoming. Stop in for team-building exercises, fun group activities, and a lesson or two.

Ann Arbor Arms

A gallery space exhibiting the works of celebrated clay artists, potters, printmakers, sculptors, and painters including studio owner, Kay Yourist. The studio space offers diversified, inspiring ceramics and sculpting workshops for all skill levels.

Yourist Studio Gallery

Private golf and country club with a affordable pricing to meet anyone's budget. Variety of memberships, 18-hole championship golf course, weddings, special events, corporate meetings and more!

Polo Fields Golf and Country Club

Serving sushi and Japanese cuisine created with the freshest ingredients and presented in an artistic style. Enjoy specialty sushi creations crafted from experienced sushi chefs.

DKY Sushi

Motawi Tileworks makes handcrafted tile as art pieces and for residential and commercial installations. Owner and Artistic Director Nawal Motawi began creating historically inspired tile in her garage and selling it at the local farmers market. Demand for her work grew, and in 1992 Motawi formed The Tileworks, which came to specialize in Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Midcentury Modern aesthetics. In addition to its own unique designs, The Tileworks is also licensed to produce art tile based on the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and Charley Harper. Motawi art tiles are now sold in more than 300 locations in the U.S. and Canada, and Motawi tile installations grace homes and public spaces worldwide. For more information: [**motawi.com**](http://www.motawi.com/).

**Hours**

- Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- CLOSED Monday and Sunday

For information about private tours and workshops, email **tours@motawi.com**.

Motawi Tileworks

The Kiwanis Center has 90,000 square feet of indoor, outdoor, and business furniture, sports & exercise, toys, kitchen & household, recreation, decorating, collecting, seasonal, electronics, books, jewelry, lamps, luggage, office supplies, dishes, clothing. They are open from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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