Tri Community Trail Master Plan of Saugatuck and Douglas

01/19/2025

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05/25/2024

Years of effort! Check out page two summary!

07/11/2022

On June 8 two pairs of Saugatuck Township land owners – both with holdings that are key to implementing the Beach To Bridge vision – sat down with ODC Network’s Greenway Manager, Dan Callum, and RiverWood Council’s Jon Vanderbeek to discuss plans and review draft maps showing prospective tra...

05/16/2022

The RiverWood Council is still developing the trail master plan as a way to build natural corridors and connect our existing natural resources together for the public to enjoy. Here’s the latest map update on the Beach to Bridge vision. Go to the new page for RiverWood Council to like it and support new conservations in and around Saugatuck.

05/03/2022

This “Trail Master Plan” plan was developed by a group of people now called “RiverWood Council”. Please go to RiverWood Council and like the page now to follow the expanded effort to conserve, protect and connect more in the greater Saugatuck and Douglas area. Here is our first quarterly newsletter. Please enjoy the reading and some of the first fruits of our labors.

As part of its Tri-Community Trail Master Plan – RiverWood Council has worked closely with the Township Parks Commission to design and build new trails in the dog park. New walking trail loops will, over time, be augmented with an integrated 5K cross country course, and there will be a through-rou...

02/11/2022

Please take a few minutes to get up to speed on the immense amount of progress we are making in our area. Look at updates, subscribe, see our new plans on 4 new maps!

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https://www.trailmasterplan.com/

We aim to preserve and expand the ability of visitors and residents to enjoy the natural beauty of the greater Saugatuck/Douglas area Learn More Subscribe for updates on the Trail Master Plan Sign up to be the first to know about our plans and the progress that we are making Email Address Sign Up W....

01/12/2022

I’m presenting the Beach to Bridge vision and acquisition roadmaps to the township board today at 6pm at township hall. Please come hear what I have to say.

12/09/2021

Shout out!!

https://www.nature.org/en-us/newsroom/10000-acres-acquired-michigan-upper-peninsula/?en_txn1=s_fbo.ch_mi.x.x.&sf156341983=1&fbclid=IwAR0W5AU2tW7WMS1od2wGGa3JxnZQXQmJ9U0lenpBzaXMP-2XYBJh-56eSZ4

The Nature Conservancy is thrilled to announce the acquisition of more than 10,000 acres, known as the Slate River Timberlands, in the Upper Peninsula’s spectacular Michigamme Highlands area.

12/04/2021

We made some great progress cleaning up and mulching the trail that connects Dog Park to the airport property today! Thanks to all volunteers and donors for helping with special thanks to Heavener Landscape Services (Glen +1 (269) 857-3980) and A Cut Above Tree Services (1 (616) 396-1151).

11/30/2021

On November 30, 2021, people unite for a worldwide celebration of generosity. GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together through generosity in all its forms by sharing acts of kindness and giving their voice, time, money, goods, and advocacy to support communities and causes. Please consider adding more conservation and preservation to the Saugatuck and Kalamazoo waterway area by giving a tax deductible donation here.

Donation LinksThere will be several links to donate to as we establish several GoFundMe links with different municipalities and organizations. Please stay tuned for updates on these. We setup a pledge button for landowners or financial donors who want to support a particular project that isn't linke...

11/28/2021

Jon Vanderbeek is on with Greg Muncy and Betsy York at 8-8:30 am. Sunday. Tune in or listen to the podcast.

Each Sunday morning 7-9am on 92.7 The Van Gregory Muncey talks with the movers & shakers in the Saugatuck/...

11/19/2021

Saturday at 1:30 we meet at the tails and trails dog park at 134th and Gleason. Call or text Jon at 201 224-7722 to sign up. We are working on trailblazing the 40 acre parcel to the North of this land. Use a hunter orange vest for safety and I have extras if you don’t have one. Bring a rake or your own tools like a rake.

Exciting upcoming news. We will be looking for trail blazing volunteers in November to create new wooded trails in the township. Please write me if you are interested in helping. Donate here to support new trails and conservation in the Tri community. https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/kalamazoo-river-greenway-trails1