Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan, Michigan Natural Features Inventory, and the Michigan Vernal Pools Partnership at the new McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve as we explore a fascinating habitat: vernal pools! Vernal pools are unique wetlands because they are seasonally flooded and not inhabited...
Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan to remove a persistent invasive species impacting the habitat at Castle Park Nature Reserve. We will meet at the entrance to Dune Pines Nature Preserve. Register on EventBrite About Second Saturday Events The Land Conservancy’s 19 nature...
Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan to remove invasive garlic mustard at Brower Lake Nature Preserve. Register on EventBrite About Second Saturday Events The Land Conservancy’s 19 nature preserves contain an incredible diversity of natural features including prairies, forests, and wetlands that are...
Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and insect ecologist James Dunn for an interactive introduction to insect identification! James will share the basics of insect identification, and attendees will explore the nature preserve and capture specimens to practice identifying. Some sweep nets and field...
Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan to remove invasive shrubs at Wege Foundation Natural Area and help restore healthier conditions to an important habitat type. Register on EventBrite About Second Saturday Events The Land Conservancy’s 19 nature preserves contain an incredible diversity of...
Plants in the sedge family are notoriously difficult to identify. We’re here to help! Join botanist and LCWM Conservation Director Justin Heslinga for an informative evening at Wege Foundation Natural Area in Lowell. We will discuss the basics of sedge identification and highlight a variety...
Join us in welcoming Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve to the Old-Growth Forest Network! Land Conservancy of West Michigan Staff and local botanist, historian, and OGFN volunteer County Coordinator, Bill Martinus, will help lead the hike. From nearby Meinert Park, we will walk along the...
Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan to remove invasive shrubs at Wege Foundation Natural Area and help restore healthier conditions to an important habitat type. Register on EventBrite About Second Saturday Events The Land Conservancy’s 19 nature preserves contain an incredible diversity of...
Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and botanist Bill Martinus for a guided hike through Ottawa Sands! Throughout the hike, Bill will share about the history and acquisition of the Ottawa Sands property by Ottawa County Parks, as well as basic property information, geology, and...
Join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan to prepare McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve for public exploration! Register on EventBrite About Second Saturday Events The Land Conservancy’s 19 nature preserves contain an incredible diversity of natural features including prairies, forests, and wetlands that are great...