April 9, 2021
The Cok Family legacy: A protected respite on the shores of the Rogue River
The Cok Family recently amended their conservation easement, protecting more vital natural lands in the Rogue River watershed.
News & Blog
Winter’s Work: Preserve Stewardship Update
After the winter chill sets in, and the dormant plants’ myriad hues of brown are covered by a crisp white blanket, fieldwork still beckons for the staff of the Land Conservancy of West Michigan. Although the bulk of our work requires plants to be green and actively growing, there is still plenty to do after the leaves fall. So,
2021 Native Plant & Tree Sales in West Michigan
Spring is coming! Now is a great time to start thinking about which native plants and trees you will grow in your yard this year. Why native plants? There are many reasons to landscape your yard with native plants. Plants that are native to our region provide
Land Conservancy of West Michigan announces new executive director
Kim Karn, the organization’s development director, will lead the organization effective February 8, 2021.
Holiday Hike Challenge Results!
This holiday season, many of you set out to find the big red holiday bows hanging on trees in 16 of our nature preserves. You travelled across West Michigan with your friends, family and pets and discovered gorgeous natural places—some for the first time! A hearty thanks to everyone who participated in our Holiday Hike Challenge! Today we
2020 in Review
Join us in taking a look back on a year that was truly unlike any other!
November 9, 2020
Resilience: Fall Newsletter 2020
This year has certainly been a tough one. The challenges we have endured, and continue to endure, have shown us our capacity for resilience. That is why we chose this concept as the theme for our newsletter this fall. In this issue, a volunteer shares how
November 9, 2020
For Margaret Idema, the pandemic has made time in nature a higher priority
Margaret Idema first heard about the Land Conservancy of West Michigan when one of her friends, John Will, was helping to create it with just a few other people. “I remember being intrigued by it,” she said. A lifelong lover of nature, Margaret has long
November 9, 2020
GVSU professor studies ways to support forest resilience at two LCWM nature preserves
Priscilla Nyamai is a Natural Resources Management professor at Grand Valley State University and a former LCWM board member. She writes about her experience conducting a long-term study to assess ways to restore biodiversity and support the resilience of oak forest systems at the B.D.
November 9, 2020
In it for the long haul: How three LCWM conservation easement owners are proactively caring for their land
The Land Conservancy of West Michigan works with many property owners to help protect privately owned natural land. Through conservation easements, we are able to ensure West Michigan forests, habitat corridors, and wetlands remain connected and undeveloped. The process can be long and is not