Trail Updates at Chipman Preserve

Trail Updates at Chipman Preserve

News

Nature has our backs. Let’s return the favor. Do something good for nature and donate to SWMLC today! please donate Trail Updates at Chipman Preserve  A confusing labyrinth untangled! We have untangled Chipman Preserve’s confusing labyrinth of...
Boot-sucking Muck, Primal Diversity

Boot-sucking Muck, Primal Diversity

News

To all those who turned out for the recent Roam Among the Giants Hike, thank you for spending your Saturday with us as we waded and walked through the Emmons Augusta Floodplain Forest. We truly enjoyed having you along for the discovery as we gazed up into the canopy...
Portman Nature Preserve is Now Open!

Portman Nature Preserve is Now Open!

News

The community’s newest preserve has finally opened its gates! After years of planning and preparation, and a frenzied last few weeks filled with fine-tuning, Portman Nature Preserve finally opened its gates to the public last Saturday, October 21. And after all...
It’s a Hoppin’ Summer So Far

It’s a Hoppin’ Summer So Far

Featured news, News

At the time of this writing, SWMLC’s Hike Our Preserves (HOP!) program has been up and running for just four weeks, and we have already received more than 100 selfies from 37 families! We are so excited by the response this program has received — and extremely...
HOP!

HOP!

Family Friendly

Hike Our Preserves (HOP!) is SWMLC’s hiking program that encourages kids to be active while having fun outdoors. Explore the woods, fields, and water at 10 different Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy preserves.Get healthy while exploring nature with your kids!...