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January 9, 2025
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2024 Year in Review
Happy New Year! As we enter into 2025, we are reflecting with gratitude on the year we are leaving behind. Together, we continued the important work of protecting and caring for West Michigan’s natural lands with the support of an incredible community. Please join us in
January 8, 2025
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2024 Holiday Hike Challenge Results
Congratulations to our 2024 winners!
December 10, 2024
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An enchanting experience: Collecting seeds in the prairie
Whether they are collecting and planting seeds, pulling invasive shrubs, or taking a friend on a walk through one of our preserves, the Land Conservancy continues to feel the positive impact of our volunteers at each Second Saturday and every day in between. This year, we
November 18, 2024
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Tips for participating in the Holiday Hike Challenge
This season, the Land Conservancy is once again hosting its Holiday Hike Challenge! Before you embark on your search for the holiday bows we’ve hung in our nature preserves, we've prepared some tips for how to safely explore nature nearby this season. 1. Plan your visit Research
Campaign complete: Land Conservancy of West Michigan has reached McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve fundraising goal
New trails and recreation opportunities debut this fall and winter
September 6, 2024
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Alex Field studies tools to make birding more accessible
By Stephanie Gerling, LCWM Volunteer It’s a beautiful day outside. The air is crisp and fresh, the leaves are just starting to change color, and the sounds of nature are filling your ears. Today, you're visiting Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the conditions are perfect to head
July 2, 2024
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Hope, in the shape of a caterpillar, in the shape of a stick
Stewardship Specialist Jason Googins reflects on an inspiring encounter with a caterpillar.
Celebrating 10 years of Conservation Director Justin Heslinga
We are celebrating Conservation Director Justin Heslinga's 10-year anniversary of working with the Land Conservancy of West Michigan. Over the course of the last decade, Justin has been an instrumental leader in caring for the natural lands LCWM has worked with the community to protect.