Nature Preserves

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan owns and manages 13 nature preserves within our 8-county service area (Kent, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, northern Allegan, southern Lake, and southern Mason Counties). These beautiful natural areas are permanently protected as places where we can hike, enjoy wildlife, and be surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.

Several additional properties are owned by local units of government, but were protected with assistance from the Land Conservancy.

Interactive Map of Land Conservancy Preserves and Natural Areas

Nature Preserves & Project Assistance Map

Allegan County

1) Castle Park Reserve

2) Dune Pines Nature Preserve

3) Natural Area at Saugatuck Dunes State Park*

Kent County

4) Bradford Dickinson White Nature Preserve

5) Brower Lake Nature Preserve

6) Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve

7) Maas Family Nature Preserve

8) Plaster Creek*

9) Roselle Park*

10) Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve

11) Wege Natural Area

Muskegon County

12) Harvey Montague Park*

13) Lake Harbor Park (Whitey's Woods & 2004 addition)*

Oceana County

14) Lake Breeze Nature Preserve

Ottawa County

15) DePersia South Highlands Nature Preserve

16) Kuker-VanTil Nature Preserve

17) Minnie Skwarek Nature Preserve

18) North Ottawa Dunes*

19) Palomita Reserve

20) Upper Macatawa Conservation Area*

*Although not Land Conservancy owned nature preserves, these projects were made possible because of our support.

Please abide by the following guidelines when you visit a preserve or natural area:

Please Enjoy

Hiking

Bird-watching

Photography

Cross-country skiing

Snowshoeing

And similar low-impact activities

Please Refrain From

Removing vegetation

Riding off-road vehicles

Riding Bicycles

Horseback Riding

Camping

Having fires

Dumping or Littering

Please Remember:

Where allowed, all dogs must be kept on a leash while visiting preserves.

Please help us keep our preserves in good condition.

Contact the Land Conservancy office at (616) 451-9476 if you notice any inappropriate activity or if trails, parking areas, or signs need attention.

Public parks maintained by state and local governments are generally established to handle more intensive use than our preserves. Those parks which have been established with help from the Land Conservancy are identified on the map. Please refer to the rules and regulations of the appropriate authorities when visiting these properties.

Become a Stewardship Volunteer!

Help protect our preserves by choosing a volunteer opportunity that fits your lifestyle. Please visit our stewardship page or download our Stewardship Volunteer Brochure for more information on how you can get involved with our stewardship program.