2021 Portman’s Legacy Wine Has been Released!

2021 Portman’s Legacy Wine Has been Released!

This delicious wine was made exclusively for Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy by Cody Kresta Vineyard & Winery in support of Portman Nature Preserve, which is located just around the corner from them. We’re honored to be associated with this small family...
A Shy Smile

A Shy Smile

Nature has our backs. Let’s return the favor. Do something good for nature and donate to SWMLC today! please donate A Shy SmileHabitat Management Strategies at Portman Nature Preserve Habitat management can be a bit like coaxing a smile from a shy kid. You can...
The Past is Our Lesson

The Past is Our Lesson

Nature has our backs. Let’s return the favor. Do something good for nature and donate to SWMLC today! please donate The Past is Our LessonHabitat Management Strategies at Portman Nature Preserve No matter where they come from, everyone is here in large part to...
Better Birding on the Way for Sora Meadows

Better Birding on the Way for Sora Meadows

Sora Meadows Better birding coming soon! We are pleased to announce that Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has been awarded a grant from Entergy-Palisades’ Environmental Initiatives Fund to create public access amenities at Sora Meadows Preserve in Paw Paw Township....
Portman Nature Preserve is Now Open!

Portman Nature Preserve is Now Open!

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...