Formerly a golf course, Veronica Valley Park allows visitors access to a thick white cedar forest, open meadows, and marshy wetlands. Some of Veronica Valley Park’s highlights include seven ponds and Mebert Creek. There are two bridges available, providing birders with additional views of the park. The habitat is typical of the new-growth forest, with an abundance of small shrubbery and trees. Some of the bird species which populate the scrubland are Gray Catbird, Yellow Warbler, Brown Thrasher, and Eastern Kingbird.
The park is visited every year by birders from Leelanau Michigan Birding Festival. Because of its popularity, local naturalists are developing Veronica Valley Park to be more attractive for both for human and avian activity. Soon, elevated boardwalks and neatly-designed wood chipped paths will give visitors easy access. A youth education center will soon be built, featuring educational displays on ecology, wetlands, and birds.
