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.
WE WAIT ALL YEAR FOR THIS!
Enjoy the summery weather at all of SWMLC’s 17 public nature preserves, open to everyone all year round, from dawn to dusk with no admission!
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We’re inspired by the large numbers of people who are turning to nature to find balance during the coronavirus outbreak.
Learn more about SWMLC’s response to COVID-19. >
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What’s going on at SWMLC?
SWMLC Receives Grant from Entergy-Palisades for Creation of Dune Trails
Creation of hiking trails at Porter Legacy Dunes have taken a step forward.
Birdathon Wrap ’22
We were 114 bird species richer and earned $3,330 for Kesling . . . thanks to YOU!
The Missing Piece
Adding grazing animals to habitat management.
Birdathon 2022
Please support SWMLC’s Land Larks at Team Birdathon 2022!
Goodbye and Good Luck
SWMLC staff say goodbye to our friend and colleague, Megan Martin.
Social Hike at Pilgrim Haven Natural Area
Thursday, July 28, 2022
5:30 pm
2021 Annual Members’ Meeting
ONGOING
Watch a recording of the August 28, 2021 business meeting and speakers.
You Can Make the World a Better Place for Birds
ONGOING
We need YOUR help in counting birds at SWMLC preserves!
Nature in the City Video
ONGOING
SWMLC’s video honoring Bow in the Clouds Preserve, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day – because every day is Earth Day!
Soundwalking in the Time of COVID-19
ONGOING
“On this walk, I’ll ask you to change your focus, to concentrate on what you hear when in nature.” – Sharon Gill
Saturday Volunteer Workday at Portman Nature Preserve
Saturday, June 25, 2022
9 am – 12 pm
Saturday Volunteer Workday at Wolf Tree Nature Trails
Saturday, July 23, 2022
9 am – 12 pm
Saturday Volunteer Workday at Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve
Saturday, August 13, 2022
9 am – 12 pm
Saturday Volunteer Workday at Spirit Springs Sanctuary
Saturday, September 10, 2022
9 am – 12 pm
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!