155-acre riverfront property donated to Land Conservancy of West Michigan for public exploration
An anonymous donor has given their family property to the Land Conservancy to create a public nature preserve in Newaygo County.
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Remembering Valerino Castro
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Valerino Castro, a man who played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Land Conservancy’s first nature preserve. Valerino and his wife Maria owned the land that is now Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve. Under their care, the land
Taking on Oak Wilt
If you have recently hiked through Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve, you may have noticed that some of the trees bear blue or red markings. If you guessed that those markings denote trees that will be removed, you are right. Unfortunately, oak wilt has been discovered on the preserve and has already killed dozens of oaks. The disease will continue to spread without action, and that
Land Conservancy of West Michigan expands Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve
Thanks to the community’s generous support, the 43 acres adjacent to the preserve are protected forever and open to the public. The Land Conservancy of West Michigan announced it has finalized its purchase of 43 acres of forested backdune habitat adjacent to Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve. The addition, named the Huston-Rausch-Paprocki Reserve,
Winter’s Work: Preserve Stewardship Update
After the winter chill sets in, and the dormant plants’ myriad hues of brown are covered by a crisp white blanket, fieldwork still beckons for the staff of the Land Conservancy of West Michigan. Although the bulk of our work requires plants to be green and actively growing, there is still plenty to do after the leaves fall. So,
2021 Native Plant & Tree Sales in West Michigan
Spring is coming! Now is a great time to start thinking about which native plants and trees you will grow in your yard this year. Why native plants? There are many reasons to landscape your yard with native plants. Plants that are native to our region provide
Land Conservancy of West Michigan announces new executive director
Kim Karn, the organization’s development director, will lead the organization effective February 8, 2021.
Holiday Hike Challenge Results!
This holiday season, many of you set out to find the big red holiday bows hanging on trees in 16 of our nature preserves. You travelled across West Michigan with your friends, family and pets and discovered gorgeous natural places—some for the first time! A hearty thanks to everyone who participated in our Holiday Hike Challenge! Today we
2020 in Review
Join us in taking a look back on a year that was truly unlike any other!
LCWM Executive Director Joe Engel announces his retirement
LCWM Executive Director Joe Engel will retire in February 2021.