The 2026 SWMLC Annual Members’ Meeting was graciously hosted by Larry & Noel Hayward on August 12 at their beautiful Blue Ridge Farm Conservation Easement in Delton, Michigan.

We were joined by nearly 180 friends and couldn’t be more grateful. It was so good to reconnect with old friends and welcome new ones into the group, knowing we all instantly have something in common: our shared passion for protecting nature in this corner of the planet.

Watch a video recap of the evening here!

Many thanks to our generous hosts, Larry and Noel Hayward, and to our wonderful event sponsors who helped make the evening possible.

Cody Kresta Vineyard & Winery
Doerschler & Associates Wealth Management
First National Bank of Michigan
Generation III Excavating
Heritage Chevrolet & the West Michigan Chevy Dealers
Native Connections
Nulty Insurance Agency
Rose Place Properties
Zhang Financial

We say it every year and we mean it with all our hearts: we’re very grateful to walk this conservation path with so many like-minded people. Your financial support is crucial to our work, and your trust and enthusiasm keeps our fires lit. Thank you, we could not do what we do without you!

If you joined us for the meeting, we’d be grateful if you would take a few minutes to share your feedback. Your responses help us improve future events and better serve our members!