Protect Potters Point

Help Secure a Great Lakes Legacy

41-Acre Property | 8,000ft of Lake Huron Shoreline | Public Access Forever | $1.52M Goal

Located in Alpena County

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Potters Point is a 41-acre property just north of Alpena with nearly 8,000 feet of undeveloped Lake Huron shoreline — one of the most ecologically significant parcels in Northeast Michigan. It is one of the last places along Lake Huron where coastal wetlands, fens and dense forests exist together largely undisturbed.

Protecting Potters Point will open this spectacular stretch of coastline to the public as a carefully stewarded nature preserve, offering low-impact recreation and educational experiences for all to enjoy. It also completes a connected ring of protected land around nearly the entire bay.

When we launched this campaign, we knew protecting Potters Point would take an extraordinary community effort. More than 375 donors from near and far came together to make this vision a reality, providing the resources to secure this special stretch of Lake Huron shoreline and care for it for generations to come.

Every gift made an impact. Individuals, families, foundations and friends of the Great Lakes stepped forward because they believe Potters Point is worth protecting.

Potters Point is protected forever, and we’ve surpassed our $1.52 million fundraising goal. This incredible achievement belongs to all of us.

If you’d like to continue supporting Potters Point, gifts are always welcome to help provide the ongoing stewardship and care this special place will need.

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FAQs

  • Potters Point is located just east of Alpena along the Lake Huron shoreline within Misery Bay. 

    *Please note that this is currently private property and is not open to the public. Once the acquisition is complete and the preserve is ready to welcome visitors, we'll announce it through our E-newsletter and social media channels — so stay tuned!

  • Huron Pines is working to permanently protect Potters Point as a publicly accessible nature preserve. Once secured, the property will be carefully stewarded to offer low-impact recreation and educational experiences while protecting the rare ecosystems that make it so special.

  • Thanks to the generosity of more than 300 donors, Potters Point is now owned by Huron Pines and will be permanently protected as a nature preserve. A nature preserve is a piece of land set aside and protected forever, so its forests, wildlife and natural beauty can be enjoyed by the public for generations to come. Buying the property is an important milestone worth celebrating but it was only the first step in this process.

    From the outset, the Protect Potters Point campaign was intended to fund both the purchase of Potters Point, and the on-the-ground work needed for safe community access while preserving its unique natural character.

  • We are planning for early summer of 2027. Before welcoming visitors, work must be completed to prepare the property for safe public access while protecting its sensitive natural features. Updates will be shared through our website, eNews and social media channels — so stay tuned!

  • Potters Point will be managed as a low-impact nature preserve. Potential activities include hiking, kayaking, paddling, birdwatching and guided educational experiences. The goal is to make this spectacular coastline publicly accessible while preserving the sensitive habitats that make it worth protecting in the first place.

  • You can make a gift to the Potters Point campaign HERE. Every dollar goes directly toward securing this property for the public and for future generations. If you'd like to discuss other ways to support the project, please reach out to our Development Director, Brenda Herman at brenda@huronpines.org.

  • Sign up for our E-newsletter HERE to receive updates as the campaign progresses. You can also follow us on social media [Facebook & Instagram] for the latest news on Potters Point and other Huron Pines projects.