Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy

Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy is a charitable, non-profit land protection organization.

Spent the day out in a stunning beech maple forest with gentle rolling hills, documenting a property we’re working to pr...
04/30/2026

Spent the day out in a stunning beech maple forest with gentle rolling hills, documenting a property we’re working to protect.

It was one of those perfect spring days to be outside, with wild turkeys gobbling in the distance, deer moving through the woods, and the forest floor coming alive with spring ephemerals. Grateful for the chance to experience places like this and do the work to keep them intact.

04/28/2026

Do you have questions about native plants and pollinators in your yard? We've got the people who can answer them.

Join us from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at ELPL - East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, for a free community event featuring a panel of local experts:

• Carolyn Miller, Arboretum and Invasive Species Programs Coordinator, MSU Beal Botanical Garden
• Maria Salem, Pollinator Task Force Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Chad Machinski, Conservation Manager, Michigan Audubon
• Angel Swaynie, ADAPT: Community Supported Ecology

City staff will present on recently adopted native landscape ordinance changes, followed by a conversation with the panel about the resources and community networks available to help you actually make it happen in your yard.

We spent the day at Iosco Natural Area rerouting sections of the trail due to storm damage, making it more walkable, and...
04/25/2026

We spent the day at Iosco Natural Area rerouting sections of the trail due to storm damage, making it more walkable, and clearing fallen limbs. The difference is noticeable and will make it easier for visitors to enjoy the property safely.

We are very thankful for a volunteer who came out and put in the work alongside us. It made a big impact.

We will be back soon to install a preserve sign and continue maintaining the trail. It is a beautiful place, and we encourage anyone to take a hike, spend some time in the woods, and enjoy the views of Doan Creek and the large trees throughout the property.

Today is Earth Day. At Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy, we’re grateful for the natural habitats that form the foundation o...
04/22/2026

Today is Earth Day.

At Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy, we’re grateful for the natural habitats that form the foundation of our communities. When communities care for nearby land, we’re also supporting cleaner water, healthier wildlife, and a more resilient planet for everyone. That connection between local action and global well-being is at the heart of conservation.

On this Earth Day, we’re thankful for everyone who has been part of that work, whether through volunteering, supporting conservation, or simply valuing the natural spaces around them.

Together, we’re building something that lasts.

Photo Credit: James Leary-Bunker Nature Preserve

Today, we spent some time out at the managed urban forest with support from a MidMichigan Environmental Action Council i...
04/16/2026

Today, we spent some time out at the managed urban forest with support from a MidMichigan Environmental Action Council intern, taking a closer look at spring stewardship priorities by checking in on invasive species, noting areas for debris cleanup, and getting a feel for the season ahead.

What stood out most? The forest floor is absolutely alive right now. It’s carpeted with spring ephemerals like trout lily and mayapple. These plants take advantage of this brief window of sunlight before the canopy fills in. These species are a sign of a healthy woodland and play an important role in early-season pollinators and nutrient cycling.

We also found the site holding a significant amount of water from recent rains. While it might look messy or flooded at first glance, this is exactly what a functioning forest should do. These low-lying areas act like natural sponges by slowing down runoff, reducing downstream flooding, recharging groundwater, and improving water quality.

Moments like this are a reminder: protecting forests isn’t just about trees. It’s about clean water, habitat, and resilient communities.

More to come as we move into the stewardship season

Today, we spent some time out at our urban forest with support from a MidMichigan Environmental Action Council intern, t...
04/16/2026

Today, we spent some time out at our urban forest with support from a MidMichigan Environmental Action Council intern, taking a closer look at spring stewardship priorities by checking in on invasive species, noting areas for debris cleanup, and getting a feel for the season ahead.

What stood out most? The forest floor is absolutely alive right now. It’s carpeted with spring ephemerals like trout lily and mayapple. These plants take advantage of this brief window of sunlight before the canopy fills in. These species are a sign of a healthy woodland and play an important role in early-season pollinators and nutrient cycling.

We also found the site holding a significant amount of water from recent rains. While it might look messy or flooded at first glance, this is exactly what a functioning forest should do. These low-lying areas act like natural sponges by slowing down runoff, reducing downstream flooding, recharging groundwater, and improving water quality.

Moments like this are a reminder: protecting forests isn’t just about trees. It’s about clean water, habitat, and resilient communities.

More to come as we move into the stewardship season

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