As the chill of winter slowly loosens its grip, the familiar signs of spring are returning to McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve. The grays and browns of the winter landscape are warming up into a vibrant chartreuse. Returning birds are filling the canopy with their familiar
In 1976, two momentous things happened. Four volunteers started the organization that would become the Land Conservancy of West Michigan, and Paul Tomandl bought a scenic property just north of Hart. Nearly 50 years later, these paths would cross. Paul was working for the U.S. Army
Every year, with the vital support of our communities, we make impressive progress toward our vision of a West Michigan with natural areas preserved for future generations.
For Brian Seely, volunteering for conservation is an act of gratitude.
Fall is my favorite time of year, and observing the changing season got me thinking about nature and the transitions that occur in the natural world. In the autumn, plants move their energy into their roots in preparation for the period of rest ahead. The
Eric Bassett grew up near Big Rapids in a rural environment. When it came time to go to college, he always knew he wanted to go to Grand Valley State University. He went, and as he expected, he loved it. When he graduated, he wanted to
John Barbatano and his family have deep roots in Grand Rapids. His childhood home, where his mother Bernadette still resides, is just down the road from The Highlands. “I grew up playing in the woods at Blandford Nature Center with my friends,” John said. After graduating from