Land Conservancy of West Michigan

10/13/2026

LCWM Executive Director Kim Karn will step down from her position on October 23, 2026 to pursue a new career opportunity.

“It has been a great honor to serve the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and its mission for the last seven years, through our milestone celebration of 50 years of keeping nature nearby,” Kim said. “As I prepare for an exciting new role, I take heart knowing that LCWM is in a strong position to build upon our successes as the organization turns its focus to the next 50 years of conservation.”

We will miss Kim and are deeply grateful for her service! A search committee has been formed to conduct a search for Kim’s successor. An interim executive director will be named later this month. Read more:

Land Conservancy of West Michigan (LCWM) Executive Director Kim Karn will step down from her position on October 23, 2026 to pursue a new career opportunity. “It has been a great honor to serve the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and its mission for the...

10/09/2026

Join the Land Conservancy and the Muskegon Area District Library for a phone-free hike and art journaling session at Anderson Woods Nature Preserve later this month! "Offline in Anderson Woods" is free to attend and is part of MADL's Big Read Lakeshore Initiative. 📚

Space is limited! Register to attend on MADL's website: https://muskegonadl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a591d0df4e5db3d00c23835

10/07/2026

Join us this Saturday to collect seeds in the prairie! 🌾 This month's Second Saturday Workday kicks off at 9 a.m. at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve in Rockford. The seeds we collect will be used to expand native habitat on preserves throughout West Michigan.

Learn more and register to attend on our website: https://naturenearby.org/events/ssw-at-saul-lake-bog-101026/

09/29/2026

Preserved! begins this Friday at LaFontsee Galleries! 🎨 15 artists will debut artworks inspired by the places we've worked together to protect over the last 50 years.

Preserved! is presented by Bloom Credit Union. Sustainability is a top value for Bloom Credit Union, and their support of the Land Conservancy of West Michigan reflects one of the ways they take action to embody that value.

"The Land Conservancy of West Michigan’s mission of conserving ecologically critical land closely aligns with our commitment to building a more sustainable future. Environmental sustainability is one of our core values, and we are proud to support organizations that help preserve and protect the natural spaces that make West Michigan such a great place to live, work, and play."

Learn more about Bloom Credit Union on our website:
https://naturenearby.org/preserved-presenting-sponsor-spotlight-bloom-credit-union/

Thank you, Bloom Credit Union, for your generous support of Preserved!

Join us this Friday and Saturday for this celebration of art and nature. Learn more about Preserved! here: https://naturenearby.org/events/preserved-2026/

09/25/2026

This year’s stewardship interns Emma Wolak and Megan Kamper captured their experiences in the field this summer on disposable cameras, and we just got the film back. 🥲📸🌱

09/23/2026

The countdown to Preserved! continues! Be sure to secure your tickets for this celebration at the intersection of art & nature on October 2-3, 2026. Visit naturenearby.org/events to register.

Today we are shining a spotlight on Well Design Studio, who has kindly sponsored Preserved! For them, the act of preservation can be integral to the act of creation:

"As a creative studio, our work is to create, which is seen as a visionary act, but to preserve takes the longer vision. When we preserve a place, we get to keep watching what it generates and have a hand in that creativity. We're proud to support the Land Conservancy of West Michigan in preserving the places that inspire us." —Well Design Studio

Thank you, Well Design Studio, for your support!

We hope you will join us for Preserved on Friday, October 2-Saturday, October 3! 🎨 🌱

09/22/2026

Have you tried Aldea Coffee's new Asters & Goldenrod drink? Or purchased a bag of the "Nature Nearby" blend? Don't miss your chance! Your purchases help support the preservation of West Michigan's ecologically critical land. Plus, there's a really cool coloring sheet you can work on while you sip.

Visit Aldea Coffee in Muskegon or Grand Haven to check it out! 🌼

09/17/2026

Thank you to The GHM Group - Baird Private Wealth Management for sponsoring Preserved!

“West Michigan's natural spaces are part of what makes our community special. We're proud to support the Land Conservancy's 50 years of protecting the places that connect us, inspire us, and enrich our quality of life."

Preserved! is just over 2 weeks away. Join us to celebrate 50 years of keeping nature nearby as we explore the intersection of art and nature! View artworks inspired by the places we've protected together over the last five decades, and support continued conservation for decades to come.

Learn more and purchase your tickets on our website: https://naturenearby.org/events/preserved-2026/

Learn more about Baird - The GHM Group: https://ghmgroup.bairdwealth.com/

09/15/2026

The Michigan Legislature has approved and appropriated a $2.5 million Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant supporting Saugatuck Township’s acquisition of Riverside Park. Now, our community has an opportunity to help bring this remarkable project across the finish line.

Thanks to generous donors, we have already raised approximately $122,000 toward our $200,000 goal. Just $78,000 remains to help create a tremendous new community asset: a place where people can explore, connect with nature, and enjoy the Kalamazoo River while protecting important natural habitat for generations to come.

We’re more than 60% of the way there. Help us finish the job and make Riverside Park a reality!

Learn more and support Saugatuck Township Riverside Park on our website: https://donate.naturenearby.org/campaign/760522/donate