July 2, 2024
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Hope, in the shape of a caterpillar, in the shape of a stick
Stewardship Specialist Jason Googins reflects on an inspiring encounter with a caterpillar.
News & Blog
Celebrating 10 years of Conservation Director Justin Heslinga
We are celebrating Conservation Director Justin Heslinga's 10-year anniversary of working with the Land Conservancy of West Michigan. Over the course of the last decade, Justin has been an instrumental leader in caring for the natural lands LCWM has worked with the community to protect.
June 4, 2024
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Volunteer Spotlight: Jo Ann Barrett and Joe Devine
LCWM Volunteers Jo Ann Barrett and Joe Devine share about their experiences volunteering at LCWM's Second Saturday Workdays, and how they've embraced conservation in other aspects of their lives.
April 4, 2024
Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Cherished Community Members, As the ephemeral blossoms of spring grace our landscapes, their transient beauty mirrors the fleeting nature of our lives, inspiring contemplation on the interwoven threads of our existence. Like these briefly blooming flora, we are beckoned to seize the moment, using our
April 4, 2024
From Forest to Faucet
For those of us who live in more urban or suburban settings, getting a nature fix can feel difficult. We might feel like we must drive to a distant preserve to feel a connection with the natural world. But the truth is that nature is
April 4, 2024
A Preserve in Progress
As the chill of winter slowly loosens its grip, the familiar signs of spring are returning to McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve. The grays and browns of the winter landscape are warming up into a vibrant chartreuse. Returning birds are filling the canopy with their familiar
April 4, 2024
Celebrating a Legacy of Protected Land
In 1976, two momentous things happened. Four volunteers started the organization that would become the Land Conservancy of West Michigan, and Paul Tomandl bought a scenic property just north of Hart. Nearly 50 years later, these paths would cross. Paul was working for the U.S. Army
April 4, 2024
Our Impact in 2023
Every year, with the vital support of our communities, we make impressive progress toward our vision of a West Michigan with natural areas preserved for future generations.
April 4, 2024
Nature Gives Brian Seely Peace, So He Gives Back
For Brian Seely, volunteering for conservation is an act of gratitude.