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LCWM staff lead a hike at Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area. Photo: DJ Glisson

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The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that works to keep nature nearby and help people protect, enjoy, and care for natural land in West Michigan. We conserve land by creating public nature preserves, providing support to communities and local governments creating natural areas, and helping private landowners protect their own land.

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Clematis virginiana has some intriguing common names, including devil's darning needles, devil's hair, love vine, traveller's joy, virgin's bower, and Virginia virgin's bower. This native vine produces showy white flowers--and the seed heads make a statement, too.

The clematis clearwing moth (Alcathoe caudata) uses Clematis virginiana as one of its larval host plants. Its caterpillars bore into the roots of the plant.

These seed heads were captured at Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve. Learn more about the preserve: https://buff.ly/4bll2AN

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We recently had the pleasure of joining staff from @johnballzoogr and @ottawacountyparks to mount kestrel nest boxes at Upper Macatawa Natural Area. These nest boxes are part of the zoo's Kestrel Nest Box Monitoring program, where volunteers can help collect data on American kestrel population trends and biology.

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan helped Ottawa County Parks acquire 314 acres of Upper Macatawa Natural Area, a 612-acre park, in 2005 and 2007 through the purchase of conservation easements.

You can learn more about the zoo's efforts to better understand kestrels and sign up to participate on John Ball Zoo's website.

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Due to forecasted severe cold weather, we have made the decision to postpone the Nighttime Hoot & Hike event scheduled for Tuesday, January 21. The event will now take place on Thursday, January 30, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

If you have already reserved a ticket, your registration will carry over to the new date. If you need to cancel your registration or have any questions or concerns, please email Kendra at kendra@naturenearby.org. Thank you!

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If you have wanted to join the LCWM Prescribed Burn Crew, now is your chance! Sign up for this year's Prescribed Burn Crew Training to become a part of the team of volunteers caring for our fire-dependent ecosystems. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required to attend. Learn more and sign up on our website! Link in our bio.

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