The Land Conservancy of West Michigan would not be the organization it is today without April Scholtz, who retires this spring after a nearly 30-year tenure as its Land Protection Director. April was the Land Conservancy’s first and longest-serving employee. She was hired as LCWM's first...
An anonymous donor has given their family property to the Land Conservancy to create a public nature preserve in Newaygo County....
In preparation for this newsletter, I have been ruminating on the duality of fire. I am in awe of the two faces of this elemental wonder. It has the capacity to bring life back to depleted landscapes and, when left untended, the ability to consume...
Get to know LCWM volunteer Andrew Lidral....
Get to know LCWM's Prescribed Burn Crew volunteers....
Over 50 percent of Michigan’s forests, savannas, and barrens are in private ownership. That means ensuring they are protected and restored depends on conservation-minded landowners and support from organizations like the Land Conservancy. ...
Thanks to the support of many generous donors, the southern portion of Dune Harbor County Park is now open to the public....
The Highlands is now protected by a conservation easement....
A generous neighbor to the preserve has donated 6 acres to expand the protected natural area....