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LCWM Prescribed Burn Crew Training

Ever wanted to take part in a prescribed burn? Now's your chance to complete the required training to join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan's Burn Crew! Fire is an important part of maintaining many West Michigan ecosystems. Prescribed burning encourages native vegetation, reduces invasive species

a prescribed burn progresses along the forest floor at B.D. White Nature Preserve

Where Once were Oaks

This post is excerpted from an article originally published in the Grand Valley State University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences e-newsletter, CLAS Acts, and is republished here with permission. Anyone fighting a battle in a Michigan backyard with volunteer maple trees could be forgiven for

LCWM Prescribed Burn Crew Training

Ever wanted to take part in a prescribed burn? Now's your chance to complete the required training to join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan's Burn Crew! Fire is an important part of maintaining many West Michigan ecosystems. Prescribed burning encourages native vegetation, reduces invasive species

Burn Crew Training

Details Ever wanted to take part in a prescribed burn? Now's your chance to complete the required training to join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan's Burn Crew! Fire is an important part of maintaining many West Michigan ecosystems. Prescribed burning encourages native vegetation, reduces invasive species

A look back on 2019

With the help of our supporters and volunteers, 2019 was a great year at the Land Conservancy of West Michigan. As we embark on the new year, we want to reflect on last year’s achievements. Join us in looking back on what we have accomplished