Land Conservancy of West Michigan (LCWM) Executive Director Kim Karn will step down from her position on October 23, 2026 to pursue a new career opportunity. “It has been a great honor to serve the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and its mission for the last
To celebrate 50 years of conservation in West Michigan, the Land Conservancy is collaborating with local artists to capture the places we have protected together and support continued conservation for the next 50 years and beyond. Join us this fall for Preserved! Capturing West Michigan’s Enduring Places. The event will feature the artwork of 15 local
Updated September 18, 2026 The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is dedicated to the conservation of West Michigan’s ecologically critical land. With each and every one of our properties, our priorities remain the same: to protect and care for the ecosystems while providing safe places for
To celebrate 50 years of conservation in West Michigan, the Land Conservancy is collaborating with local artists to capture the places we have protected together and support continued conservation for the next 50 years and beyond. Join us this fall for Preserved! Capturing West Michigan’s Enduring Places. The event will feature the artwork of 15 local
To celebrate 50 years of conservation in West Michigan, the Land Conservancy is collaborating with local artists to capture the places we have protected together and support continued conservation for the next 50 years and beyond. Join us this fall for Preserved! Capturing West Michigan’s Enduring Places. The event will feature the artwork of 15 local
Updated April 29, 2026 The Land Conservancy of West Michigan and Kent ISD are working together on a plan to secure the long-term protection of the Howard Christensen Nature Center property. The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is deeply committed to environmental stewardship and holds responsibility
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In the tapestry that makes up Michigan’s impressive landscape, there are many fire-dependent habitats. But our oak and pine forests, savannas, and prairies have dwindled due to centuries of wildland fire suppression.
For 50 years, the Land Conservancy of West Michigan has sought to permanently protect natural areas through acquisition and stewardship.
This year, the Land Conservancy of West Michigan continues a long legacy of community conservation in Saugatuck.