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, strengthen our region’s climate resiliency, 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, strengthen our region’s climate resiliency, connect people with nature, and help families conserve the land they love.
protecting nature
acres protected!
public nature preserves
refuge preserves
private conservation easements
preserve acres protected
conservation easement acres protected
acres protected thru partnerships
Take a hike, buddy!
SWMLC has 18 public nature preserves that are open to the public every day from dawn to dusk.
Got a question? Check our FAQ page for answers!
What’s going on at SWMLC?
Events & Activities
Pleasant Lake Bog
A new addition to Orchard Road Bog expands protection to nearly 146 acres of rare habitat!
Annual Members’ Meeting 2026
Celebrate all the good green work you’ve done this year!
Porter Legacy Dunes is Now Open!
Learn more!
Birdathon 2026 Highlights
Our best Birdathon yet – thanks to your support!
Waldeinsamkeit
A new refuge preserve protects forest solitude.
Birdathon 2026
Team Birdathon is just around the corner!
SWMLC members are a Force for Nature – and with your support, the possibilities are endless!
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy proudly partners with
