Join us at Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve to remove invasive shrubs and spend some time in a scenic lakeshore locale. About Second Saturday Events The Land Conservancy’s 16 nature preserves contain an incredible diversity of natural features including prairies, forests, and wetlands that...
Join the Land Conservancy and holistic health expert Bethany Block on a Mindfulness Walk through The Highlands. Water and snacks will be provided. Space is limited, please register to attend! About Third Thursdays at The Highlands This summer and fall, the Land Conservancy of West...
Help remove invasive shrubs and clear around oaks in the former pine plantation! About Second Saturday Events The Land Conservancy’s 16 nature preserves contain an incredible diversity of natural features including prairies, forests, and wetlands that are great places to explore. However, invasive species and altered...
Join Land Conservancy staff on a hike exploring the restoration projects in progress at The Highlands. We’ll visit the sites where we are restoring wetlands, native grasslands and a stream that has long been buried under the property. We will provide water and snacks. Space...
Help us install bird boxes and plant native plants in and around the new wetlands at The Highlands. About Second Saturday Events The Land Conservancy’s 16 nature preserves contain an incredible diversity of natural features including prairies, forests, and wetlands that are great places to...
Join the Land Conservancy and Preserved! artist Shilin Hora for a workshop. Shilin will guide us in scouting, harvesting and identifying seeds on The Highlands that we will then collect and transform into plantable works of art. We will provide water and snacks. Space is...
For the past eight months, 16 artists with ties to West Michigan have been visiting natural areas protected by the Land Conservancy. Using diverse approaches, these painters, photographers, ceramicists and fiber artists have crafted pieces capturing the vibrant natural surroundings found in the protected lands....
Named one of America’s best beaches, the sands of Saugatuck have called travelers far and wide to enjoy its clean shoreline, squeaky sand, stunning dunes, and beautiful sunsets. Join The Nature Conservancy and the Land Conservancy of West Michigan for a guided hike as we...
Help us collect seed so we can continue to expand the prairie at Saul Lake Bog and implement planting projects on other LCWM properties. Without the help of volunteers, we would not be able to collect nearly enough native seeds to complete all of our...
In July, the Land Conservancy of West Michigan was able to pay off the outstanding mortgage and transfer its portion of Ottawa Sands to Ottawa County Parks, completing the park system’s acquisition of the scenic property. Generous support from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund,...