Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy
@swmlc.bsky.social
We protect nature! Non-profit organization that restores habitat, conserves water quality, supports biodiversity, strengthens our region's climate resiliency, connects people and nature, and helps families protect the land they love in southwest Michigan.
Bow in the Clouds Preserve just got BIGGER, thanks to Phil and Ellen Robertson, who deeply discounted the purchase price of their property. 73 acres of protected land and water in the city of Kalamazoo! Read all about it: swmlc.org/making-good-...
November 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Bow in the Clouds Preserve just got BIGGER, thanks to Phil and Ellen Robertson, who deeply discounted the purchase price of their property. 73 acres of protected land and water in the city of Kalamazoo! Read all about it: swmlc.org/making-good-...
Face winter with a generous heart and you will find good everywhere you look! Please join us for one or both of our upcoming Stewardship Volunteer Weekday Workdays. Details: swmlc.org/weekly-outdo...
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Face winter with a generous heart and you will find good everywhere you look! Please join us for one or both of our upcoming Stewardship Volunteer Weekday Workdays. Details: swmlc.org/weekly-outdo...
Thanks to the amazing support of our members, SWMLC has protected 20,000 acres of land and water right here in our corner of the planet! Learn how you can help protect the next 20,000 for future generations of people and wildlife: swmlc.org/membership/
Quirky video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gK_...
Quirky video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gK_...
November 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Thanks to the amazing support of our members, SWMLC has protected 20,000 acres of land and water right here in our corner of the planet! Learn how you can help protect the next 20,000 for future generations of people and wildlife: swmlc.org/membership/
Quirky video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gK_...
Quirky video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gK_...
Join our team!
SWMLC JOB OPENING: STEWARDSHIP SPECIALIST
To find out more and apply:
swmlc.org/job-stewards...
SWMLC JOB OPENING: STEWARDSHIP SPECIALIST
To find out more and apply:
swmlc.org/job-stewards...
September 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Join our team!
SWMLC JOB OPENING: STEWARDSHIP SPECIALIST
To find out more and apply:
swmlc.org/job-stewards...
SWMLC JOB OPENING: STEWARDSHIP SPECIALIST
To find out more and apply:
swmlc.org/job-stewards...
Join our team!
SWMLC JOB OPENING: OUTREACH AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
To find out more and apply:
swmlc.org/job-outreach...
SWMLC JOB OPENING: OUTREACH AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
To find out more and apply:
swmlc.org/job-outreach...
September 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Join our team!
SWMLC JOB OPENING: OUTREACH AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
To find out more and apply:
swmlc.org/job-outreach...
SWMLC JOB OPENING: OUTREACH AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
To find out more and apply:
swmlc.org/job-outreach...
For the first time ever, most of SWMLC’s staff were able to attend Rally, the Land Trust Alliance's national conference (held in Cleveland this year) – thanks to a generous grant provided by Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. What a fun, fantastic learning opportunity!
September 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
For the first time ever, most of SWMLC’s staff were able to attend Rally, the Land Trust Alliance's national conference (held in Cleveland this year) – thanks to a generous grant provided by Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. What a fun, fantastic learning opportunity!
Put your environmental concerns into action and volunteer with SWMLC! Monday, August 11, Good Fire Woods | Wednesday, August 13, Paw Paw River Preserve. Both days: 9 am - 12 pm. Details on our website: swmlc.org/weekly-outdo... Hope to see you there!
August 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Put your environmental concerns into action and volunteer with SWMLC! Monday, August 11, Good Fire Woods | Wednesday, August 13, Paw Paw River Preserve. Both days: 9 am - 12 pm. Details on our website: swmlc.org/weekly-outdo... Hope to see you there!
The causeway dam repair project at Portman Nature Preserve has resumed! The preserve is closed Thurs. 8/7 until the current work is done . . . late next week? We apologize for the short notice and appreciate your patience and understanding. swmlc.org/portman-caus...
August 7, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The causeway dam repair project at Portman Nature Preserve has resumed! The preserve is closed Thurs. 8/7 until the current work is done . . . late next week? We apologize for the short notice and appreciate your patience and understanding. swmlc.org/portman-caus...
SWMLC Land Protection Director Kaleigh Winkler had the rare opportunity to see a SWMLC preserve from the “outside” when she kayaked the Kalamazoo River past the 3 mile-long shoreline of our Augusta Floodplain Forest Preserve! You can, too: launch from Fort Custer Rec. Area, land in Galesburg.
August 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
SWMLC Land Protection Director Kaleigh Winkler had the rare opportunity to see a SWMLC preserve from the “outside” when she kayaked the Kalamazoo River past the 3 mile-long shoreline of our Augusta Floodplain Forest Preserve! You can, too: launch from Fort Custer Rec. Area, land in Galesburg.
Come enjoy a summer stroll in nature – Wolf Tree Nature Trails in Oshtemo has reopened!
#habitatrestoration #savannarestoration #nativeplants #foodcycle #ecosystems
#habitatrestoration #savannarestoration #nativeplants #foodcycle #ecosystems
August 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Come enjoy a summer stroll in nature – Wolf Tree Nature Trails in Oshtemo has reopened!
#habitatrestoration #savannarestoration #nativeplants #foodcycle #ecosystems
#habitatrestoration #savannarestoration #nativeplants #foodcycle #ecosystems
Wolf Tree Nature Trails (Oshtemo) will be closed for contractors to prepare an area for a habitat restoration project on Wednesday, August 6. We expect the preserve will re-open on Thursday morning and apologize for any troubles this may cause. Eco-friendly native plants coming soon!
August 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Wolf Tree Nature Trails (Oshtemo) will be closed for contractors to prepare an area for a habitat restoration project on Wednesday, August 6. We expect the preserve will re-open on Thursday morning and apologize for any troubles this may cause. Eco-friendly native plants coming soon!
Moth admirers gathered at Chipman Preserve last Friday to delight in furry, fluttery micro-beasts and share a gentle sense of togetherness with other nature-lovers. Paonias myops came late to the party! Thank you Jessica Hagen, @loganmrowe.bsky.social, Mitch Lettow, and @elhammond.bsky.social!
August 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Moth admirers gathered at Chipman Preserve last Friday to delight in furry, fluttery micro-beasts and share a gentle sense of togetherness with other nature-lovers. Paonias myops came late to the party! Thank you Jessica Hagen, @loganmrowe.bsky.social, Mitch Lettow, and @elhammond.bsky.social!
Put your environmental concerns into action and volunteer with SWMLC! Monday, April 14, 9 am - 12 pm, Wolf Tree Nature Trails | Wednesday, April 16, 9 am - 12 pm, Chipman Preserve. Details on our website: swmlc.org/weekly-outdo... It's satisfying outdoor work . . . hope to see you there
April 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Put your environmental concerns into action and volunteer with SWMLC! Monday, April 14, 9 am - 12 pm, Wolf Tree Nature Trails | Wednesday, April 16, 9 am - 12 pm, Chipman Preserve. Details on our website: swmlc.org/weekly-outdo... It's satisfying outdoor work . . . hope to see you there
We look forward to sharing this magical experience with you!
Woodcock Walk
Friday, April 11
8 - 9:30 pm
Chipman Preserve
8400 East Main St., Kalamazoo, MI 49053
This event is free, but limited to 15 participants. Please register: swmlc.org/woodcock-walk/
Woodcock Walk
Friday, April 11
8 - 9:30 pm
Chipman Preserve
8400 East Main St., Kalamazoo, MI 49053
This event is free, but limited to 15 participants. Please register: swmlc.org/woodcock-walk/
April 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We look forward to sharing this magical experience with you!
Woodcock Walk
Friday, April 11
8 - 9:30 pm
Chipman Preserve
8400 East Main St., Kalamazoo, MI 49053
This event is free, but limited to 15 participants. Please register: swmlc.org/woodcock-walk/
Woodcock Walk
Friday, April 11
8 - 9:30 pm
Chipman Preserve
8400 East Main St., Kalamazoo, MI 49053
This event is free, but limited to 15 participants. Please register: swmlc.org/woodcock-walk/
We look forward to sharing this magical experience with you!
Frog Walk
Thursday, April 17
7 - 9:30 pm
Portman Nature Preserve
28700 block of 49th Ave., Paw Paw, MI
This event is free, but limited to 15 participants. Please register: swmlc.org/frog-walk/
Frog Walk
Thursday, April 17
7 - 9:30 pm
Portman Nature Preserve
28700 block of 49th Ave., Paw Paw, MI
This event is free, but limited to 15 participants. Please register: swmlc.org/frog-walk/
April 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We look forward to sharing this magical experience with you!
Frog Walk
Thursday, April 17
7 - 9:30 pm
Portman Nature Preserve
28700 block of 49th Ave., Paw Paw, MI
This event is free, but limited to 15 participants. Please register: swmlc.org/frog-walk/
Frog Walk
Thursday, April 17
7 - 9:30 pm
Portman Nature Preserve
28700 block of 49th Ave., Paw Paw, MI
This event is free, but limited to 15 participants. Please register: swmlc.org/frog-walk/
Come make a difference, one seed at a time!
Seed Sorting Workday
Thursday, April 24
1 - 3 pm
Chipman House (SWMLC's office location)
8395 East Main St., Galesburg, MI 49053.
Register: swmlc.org/special-outd...
Seed Sorting Workday
Thursday, April 24
1 - 3 pm
Chipman House (SWMLC's office location)
8395 East Main St., Galesburg, MI 49053.
Register: swmlc.org/special-outd...
April 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Come make a difference, one seed at a time!
Seed Sorting Workday
Thursday, April 24
1 - 3 pm
Chipman House (SWMLC's office location)
8395 East Main St., Galesburg, MI 49053.
Register: swmlc.org/special-outd...
Seed Sorting Workday
Thursday, April 24
1 - 3 pm
Chipman House (SWMLC's office location)
8395 East Main St., Galesburg, MI 49053.
Register: swmlc.org/special-outd...
SWMLC is honored to share that we recently received a grant from the Carls Foundation that gives us a fantastic boost toward meeting important goals outlined in our new Strategic Plan. THANK YOU to them AND to our member/donors! Together, we’re making an even bigger conservation impact in SW MI.
March 31, 2025 at 8:55 PM
SWMLC is honored to share that we recently received a grant from the Carls Foundation that gives us a fantastic boost toward meeting important goals outlined in our new Strategic Plan. THANK YOU to them AND to our member/donors! Together, we’re making an even bigger conservation impact in SW MI.
Put your environmental concerns into action and volunteer with SWMLC! Monday, March 31, 1-4 pm, Good Fire Woods, Van Buren Co. Wednesday, April 2, 1-4 pm, Myers Nature Preserve, Kzoo Co. Details on our website: swmlc.org/weekly-outdo... It's satisfying outdoor work . . . hope to see you there!
March 28, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Put your environmental concerns into action and volunteer with SWMLC! Monday, March 31, 1-4 pm, Good Fire Woods, Van Buren Co. Wednesday, April 2, 1-4 pm, Myers Nature Preserve, Kzoo Co. Details on our website: swmlc.org/weekly-outdo... It's satisfying outdoor work . . . hope to see you there!
They don’t call them “spring ephemerals” for nothing! Please join us for a fun and casual exploration to see what’s blooming. Thursday, April 24, 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Black River Preserve, South Haven, MI. Registration is free but limited to 20: swmlc.org/spring-wildf...
Black River Preserve, South Haven, MI. Registration is free but limited to 20: swmlc.org/spring-wildf...
March 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
They don’t call them “spring ephemerals” for nothing! Please join us for a fun and casual exploration to see what’s blooming. Thursday, April 24, 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Black River Preserve, South Haven, MI. Registration is free but limited to 20: swmlc.org/spring-wildf...
Black River Preserve, South Haven, MI. Registration is free but limited to 20: swmlc.org/spring-wildf...
Give back to the planet that’s given everything to us with a bit of Earth Day volunteer stewardship at beautiful Bow in the Clouds Preserve in Kalamazoo! Saturday, April 19, 9am - 12 pm. Details on our website: swmlc.org/special-outd... Hope to see you there!
March 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Give back to the planet that’s given everything to us with a bit of Earth Day volunteer stewardship at beautiful Bow in the Clouds Preserve in Kalamazoo! Saturday, April 19, 9am - 12 pm. Details on our website: swmlc.org/special-outd... Hope to see you there!
Moss Lovers of all ages showed up this past Saturday for the Wild Wanderers Marvelous Moss hike! They had fun finding and learning about moss, pitched in to pull garlic mustard, and set free some milkweed seeds. Thanks for coming and for helping out!
March 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Moss Lovers of all ages showed up this past Saturday for the Wild Wanderers Marvelous Moss hike! They had fun finding and learning about moss, pitched in to pull garlic mustard, and set free some milkweed seeds. Thanks for coming and for helping out!