Belle Isle Conservancy

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The Belle Isle Conservancy’s mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Belle Isle’s natural beauty, historic structures, and unique character for the enjoyment of all, in every season, from sunrise to sunset.

Breathe deeper here.

Facilities Closed This Weekend Due to Inclement Weather

Aquarium: Thu, 01/22 - Sun, 01/25
Nature Center: Fri, 01/23 - Sat, 01/24
Conservatory: Sat, 01/24 - Sun 01/25

Belle Isle Aquarium Closure

The Belle Isle Aquarium will be closed Thursday, 01/22 - Sunday, 01/25, Thursday, 01/29 - Friday, 01/30, and Thursday, 02/05 - Friday, 02/06

313 Day on Belle Isle

March 13, 2026

Plan to spend your 313 Day on the island! More details soon.

Belle Isle Commons

Learn more about our work to connect the active amenities on the island together and fill out our survey!

Take the Survey Here

Facilities Closed This Weekend Due to Inclement Weather

Aquarium: Thu, 01/22 - Sun, 01/25
Nature Center: Fri, 01/23 - Sat, 01/24
Conservatory: Sat, 01/24 - Sun 01/25

Belle Isle Aquarium Closure

The Belle Isle Aquarium will be closed Thursday, 01/22 - Sunday, 01/25, Thursday, 01/29 - Friday, 01/30, and Thursday, 02/05 - Friday, 02/06

313 Day on Belle Isle

March 13, 2026

Plan to spend your 313 Day on the island! More details soon.

Belle Isle Commons

Learn more about our work to connect the active amenities on the island together and fill out our survey!

Take the Survey Here

Upcoming Events

Detroit Greenspace: Nature Between Us

January 25, 2026

Cancelled due to inclement weather. Please contact the Belle Isle Nature Center for more info.

Event Info

Nature at Night: Winter Owl Prowl

January 29, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM

Visit the Belle Isle Nature Center for an evening of activities highlighting the owls who call the island home.

Learn More

Shiver on the River

February 7, 2026
10:00AM - 4:00PM

Join us for another year of Shiver on the River Eco Fair.

Learn More

Birding Belle Isle

February 8, 2026
9:00AM - 11:00AM

Join the Outdoor Adventure Center for this monthly series observing and identifying the birds of Belle Isle! Location within the island will vary by month according to where the birds are.

Get Info

Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee Meeting

February 19, 2026
9:00AM

The BIPAC is a public committee jointly appointed by the Governor and Mayor and we cover infrastructure updates, planning, advocacy, programming, and anything else happening on the island.

More Info

Detroit Greenspace: Nature Between Us

January 25, 2026

Cancelled due to inclement weather. Please contact the Belle Isle Nature Center for more info.

Event Info

Nature at Night: Winter Owl Prowl

January 29, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM

Visit the Belle Isle Nature Center for an evening of activities highlighting the owls who call the island home.

Learn More

Shiver on the River

February 7, 2026
10:00AM - 4:00PM

Join us for another year of Shiver on the River Eco Fair.

Learn More

Birding Belle Isle

February 8, 2026
9:00AM - 11:00AM

Join the Outdoor Adventure Center for this monthly series observing and identifying the birds of Belle Isle! Location within the island will vary by month according to where the birds are.

Get Info

Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee Meeting

February 19, 2026
9:00AM

The BIPAC is a public committee jointly appointed by the Governor and Mayor and we cover infrastructure updates, planning, advocacy, programming, and anything else happening on the island.

More Info