SWMLC News
Conservation Partnership in Action!
SWMLC’s recent work with Michigan DNR to create a new State Game Area.
It’s Official!
LaGrange Valley Wetlands is SWMLC’s newest and largest nature preserve!
Fairway to Heaven
More land along the Paw Paw River has been protected forever, thanks to Carol Harris!
Making Conservation Personal with StoryCorps
More SWMLC’s StoryCorps interviews have been added – take a listen!
2023 La Grange Valley Appeal
THANK YOU! LaGrange Valley Wetlands fundraising goal met!
Friend to Birds
Gail Walter has made SWMLC’s office windows safer for birds. You can make yours safer, too!
Outfoxing the Beavers
Does the sound of running water make you crazy?
Birdathon 2023 . . . Highlights!
The SWMLC Land Larks had a great day at Birdathon!
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.
What’s in Your Trunk?
When the Wednesday Warriors pull up to a preserve, we pop open our trunks and amazing things appear.
Camp Hazelhurst
How a group of determined property owners are working together to restore habitat.
A Place to Share
Working with land owners and conservation partners to protect land in Berrien County.
2022 Year End Appeal
THANK YOU! Paw Paw River Watershed fundraising goal met!
Accreditation Renewal
SWMLC is pleased to announce that it is applying for renewal of accreditation and public Input is Invited!
Mussel Heads
A gang of ecologists descends on a creek. Their mission? To find some mussels!
Learning the Land’s Whole Story
Understanding the cultural history of Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve
One Huge Green Hub
Piecing together the conservation puzzle in Barry County.
2021 Portman’s Legacy Wine Has been Released!
Support local farmers and local land conservation by drinking local wine!
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.
Goodbye and Good Luck
SWMLC staff say goodbye to our friend and colleague, Megan Martin.
Life Cycles
SWMLC staff say goodbye to our friend and colleague, Emily Wilke.
Birds Gotta Fly
SWMLC staff say goodbye to our friend and colleague, Hilary Hunt.
Black River Back 40
New forest management strategies at Black River Preserve.
There Are Already Frogs!
Hydrology Restoration at Heath Road Preserve