“A river seems a magic thing.”

“A river seems a magic thing.”

"A river seems a magic thing."Celebrating the completion of the Vogtmann-Leet Conservation Easement. Bob Leet and Donna Vogtmann had been looking for the perfect spot for a long time. When they finally found the 41-acre diamond-in-the-rough with frontage on the Paw...
2022 Year End Appeal

2022 Year End Appeal

The Paw Paw River Watershed You did it! THANK YOU! JANUARY 2023 UPDATE You did it! You knocked our year-end appeal to create critical conservation corridors in the Paw Paw River Watershed out of the park! SWMLC members, donors and supporters donated a total of...
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...
Black River Back 40

Black River Back 40

Nature has our backs. Let’s return the favor. SWMLC’s public preserves remain free and open from dawn to dusk – and your support helps keep them that way! please donate Black River Back 40 New forest management strategies at Black River Preserve “Our...