Upcoming Events

Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area Guided Hikes
 
Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan (LCWM) for guided tours of the new Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area (SHNA).  All hikes will begin from the north eand of the Oval Beach City Park parking lot.
 
Saturday, February 20 – 1 pm.  Introduction and overview of the SHNA
Sunday, March 21 – 1 pm.  Introduction and overview of the SHNA
Saturday, April 24 – 1 pm. Celebrating Earth Day at the SHNA
Sunday, May 16 – 1 pm. Overview of the SHNA, followed by a garlic mustard pull.
 
This magnificent dune ecosystem includes an amazing diversity of habitats and resources: 3,650 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline, at least 6 rare plant and animal species, open dunes, interdunal wetlands, natural forest, 4,450 feet on an oxbow lake, the south pier of the Kalamazoo River mouth, 1,650 feet of Kalamazoo River shoreline, and the historic site “Fishtown”.  
 
The 171-acre property is currently owned by the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and leased to the City of Saugatuck. After completing fundraising, the land will formally transfer to the City of Saugatuck (December, 2012).  The Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area is open to the public for non-motorized recreation such as hiking, birdwatching, fishing, nature study, and photography.
 
Please make sure you dress appropriately for the weather and rugged terrain. The hikes will take place rain or shine, unless the weather is potentially dangerous. The length of the hike (and route) will be weather dependant. Please contact the LCWM office at lcwm@naturenearby.org or 616-451-9476 with questions.
 
Lamberton Lake Preserve Turtle Habitat Enhancement-Part II
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location Lamberton Lake Preserve, 3118 ½ Plaza Dr. NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Description: Join us at Lamberton Lake Preserve to finish the final details of the Turtle Habitat Enhancement Project. Please bring a rake if possible. Registration is not required but appreciated. Please email lcwm@naturenearby.org or call 616-451-9476.

  

Garlic Mustard Pull at Dune Pines Preserve
Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Dune Pines Nature Preserve, 4580 Audubon Rd., Holland, MI
Description: Join us at Dune Pines Nature Preserve to continue the efforts to eradicate the invasive garlic mustard from the preserve. Gloves will be provided. This workday is family friendly. Registration is not required but appreciated. Please email lcwm@naturenearby.org. 
  
 
Saul Lake Bog Prairie Maintenance
Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Saul Lake Bog Preserve, 10469 Six Mile Rd Rockford
Description: Come help native prairie at Saul Lake Bog by weeding non-native plants from the prairie. While working, learn about the project objectives and the species that are utilizing the new ecosystem. Registration is not required but appreciated. Please email lcwm@naturenearby.org. 
  
 
All Land Conservancy hikes and workdays happen rain or shine unless the weather is potentially dangerous.  For additional information, please contact the Land Conservancy at 616-451-9476 or lcwm@naturenearby.org.
 

 

 


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