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November 22, 2019

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Exciting things are happening at The Highlands! Work has begun on a new accessible walking path that will connect the parking lot at The Highlands with the Visitor Center parking lot at @blandfordnaturecenter.
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The trail will be 10 feet wide and paved with asphalt, similar to the trails at Millennium Park. This new trail will allow visitors using wheelchairs and strollers to experience The Highlands in a way that has not been possible before now. In addition to the new paved trail, a 6-feet-wide, crushed gravel trail will be constructed to circle the large wetland closest to the parking lot at The Highlands.
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We expect construction of the trail to take about six weeks, depending on weather constraints. During this time, some trails at The Highlands and Blandford will occasionally be closed, or visitors will be re-routed around the construction.
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Increasing accessibility at The Highlands has been a long-standing goal for Blandford and the Land Conservancy. With the generous help of Ken and Judy Betz and family, we are taking a giant step forward in that direction!
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#thehighlandsgr

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The sprawling Nugent Sand property, with its diverse collection of environments, stands to offer abundant recreation opportunities once transformed into Dune Harbor Park. An early concept plan for the park imagines over four miles of trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, access to both inland lakes for paddle sports, beach access to both Lake Michigan and the inland lakes, fishing piers, picnic areas, scenic overlooks, and a future camping area. These details will be solidified during the master planning process for the park, which the community will have an opportunity to help shape.
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First, we must raise funds to open the southern portion of Dune Harbor Park. Please support this critical first step for the park with a donation today! Visit https://naturenearby.org/duneharborpark/ to learn more.
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@visitmuskegon #naturenearby #protectenjoycare #lakemichiganshoreline #duneharborpark

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We've been working with partners to run a health check on trees planted over the last two years on a number of sites, planted with the support of volunteers and in partnership with @troutunlimitedgreatlakes , @u.s.forestservice and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The first few years are critical for young trees as they establish roots, reach to get above the deer browse-line—which is about chest-height—and overcome the stresses of being transplanted and acclimating to a wild environment.
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"Planting trees is a long and sometimes heartbreaking game. We're beyond excited at the progress each one of these trees is making in spite of all of the challenges young trees face and keeping a close eye on things to make sure we don't miss the important lessons to be learned that can strengthen our approach as we go into planting this fall, next spring and beyond. We're hoping that in exchange for employing climate-adapted strategies combined with the hard work of our community in planting, these trees will deliver clean water and fresh air to all of us in the future. Things are looking up!" –Nick Sanchez, Conservation Easement Stewardship Specialist
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#naturenearby #protectenjoycare

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Congratulations to the Perry family for protecting their property with a conservation easement! Their land is located along the Flat River, and their choice to protect it in perpetuity also protects the water quality of the river and a critical habitat corridor for wildlife. Thank you, Rich and Kristin Perry, for your commitment to conservation! 🌲
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#protectenjoycare #naturenearby #easternglacialcorridor #conservationeasement

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The difference three months makes!
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Thanks to the generous landowner and the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, Muskegon County is already in the first phase of acquiring the Nugent Sand property to transform into Dune Harbor Park. This first part of the project includes the property’s southern 214 acres, which feature forested dunes, trails, and one of the inland lakes. The second phase is also in motion: the County has applied for a second MNRTF grant to acquire the northern part of the property, with the decision to come in early December 2021. There is plenty more in store for this park, and you can help build its bright future!
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Please support this critical first step for Dune Harbor Park: Make a gift today! Learn more about the project and donate on our website: https://naturenearby.org/duneharborpark/
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#naturenearby #protectenjoycare #lakemichiganshoreline

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Land Conservancy staff recently visited Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve to assess conditions for an upcoming tree planting with volunteers this fall. Our shoreline forests are globally rare ecosystems and are critical flyways for a variety of winged creatures. Invasive forest pests such as beech bark disease have killed many large trees creating large gaps in the canopy.
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The changing conditions and new sunlight reaching the forest floor creates an opportunity to plant climate-adapted tree species that are not currently present on site. These trees will create a new cohort that will aid in our goal of helping the forest become more resilient to predicted future pests and severe drought as a result of climate change. This project is in cooperation with @troutunlimitedgreatlakes is funded through a grant through the U.S. Forest Service and Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
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Sign up to help plant these trees on our website at naturenearby.org/events!
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#naturenearby #protectenjoycare #lakemichiganshoreline #strategicconservationplan

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The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is excited to welcome Jill Bannink-Albrecht to our staff! Jill is the Land Conservancy's new Development Operations Specialist and she will be managing fundraising projects and administrative duties. Welcome to the team, Jill!

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