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Memorial Poppy Fields in Fennville

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Memorial Poppy Fields

5897 124th Ave, Fennville MI 49408
Bloom Stop

If you’re anywhere near Fennville in June, this hidden field of red, white, and blue poppies is worth the detour. Tucked just beyond the pine trees next to the Fennville Cemetery, this four-acre bloom is beautiful and it’s deeply meaningful.

This memorial field was planted by Joan Donaldson and John Van Voorhees in honor of their son, Mateo. He was a beekeeper on their Pleasant Hill Blueberry Farm before serving in Afghanistan. When he came home with PTSD and later passed away, they created this space as a tribute—to him, to the bees he loved, and to lift up others carrying similar grief.

Visiting Details
When to go: Early June through July 4 (peak bloom is mid to late June)
Where: Park near Fennville Cemetery (5859 124th Ave., Fennville, MI), then walk through the pine trees
Cost: Free

Photo: Pleasant Hill Blueberry Farm Facebook

Accessibility: Uneven ground; limited signage
Important: Please stay on paths and do not pick the flowers. This is a memorial.

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