Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy
Southwest Michigan land Conservancy is a local nonprofit conservation organization that works with people in the community to improve habitat, protect water quality, support biodiversity, connect people with nature, and help families conserve the land they love.
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy
Southwest Michigan land Conservancy is a local nonprofit conservation organization that works with people in the community to improve habitat, protect water quality, support biodiversity, connect people with nature, and help families conserve the land they love.
SWMLC JOB OPENING: Land Protection Specialist
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is excited to announce that we are working with the Edward Lowe Foundation and other community and conservation partners to conserve the former Lake LaGrange, an amazing 425-acre wetland property in Cass County, which will become our largest nature preserve to date.
Fundraising begins July 2023 . . . please check back for updates!
protecting nature
counties
properties protected
public nature preserves
refuge preserves
acres protected thru conservation easements
total acres protected!
What’s going on at SWMLC?
Farewell
Thank you for helping us celebrate the work and legacy of Peter Ter Louw!
“A river seems a magic thing.”
Celebrating the completion of the Vogtmann-Leet Conservation Easement.
Introducing SWMLC’s New Executive Director
Please join us in welcoming SWMLC’s new Executive Director, Michael Larson.
Birdathon 2023
Have you made a pledge? It’s almost time for Birdathon 2023!
What’s in Your Trunk?
When the Wednesday Warriors pull up to a preserve, we pop open our trunks and amazing things appear.Â
Social Hike at Hidden Marsh Sanctuary
Thursday, June 15
5:30 pm
Social Hike at Pilgrim Haven Natural Area
Thursday, July 13
5:30 pm
Sorry, we currently do not have any weekend Volunteer Workdays scheduled.
Please consider joining one of our week-day morning volunteer groups instead, the Monday Privateers or Wednesday Warriors.
Take a hike!
Our public preserves are free and open to the public from dawn to dusk.
YOU are SWMLC
Become a member and join the community of passionate nature-lovers who are working with us to save the places we all love and connect everyone with nature.
Volunteers make it happen!
Make a difference for nature!
