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.
In late 2025, the Stranz family closed on a conservation easement made possible by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) 319 Grant Program. The 319 Grant Program is a part of the federal Clean Water Act and is intended to help
Dear Friends and Fellow Nature Enthusiasts, Roots tell a story. Some grow quickly and shallow, spreading across the surface to meet what’s immediately available. Others reach slowly downward, deep and patient, anchoring themselves against change, wind, and time. In nature, roots adapt to the conditions around
Community support is needed for the protection of the Township’s last significant acreage along the Kalamazoo River The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is collaborating with Saugatuck Township to protect 119 acres of forest, wetlands, and the shores of the Kalamazoo River as it flows into Lake Michigan. Saugatuck Township seeks to acquire a riverfront
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Holiday Hike Challenge! The winners of our prizes have been contacted. Thanks again to all the wonderful businesses who donated prizes for this year's challenge. Below are the answers to the tree identification portion of the challenge.