LCWM Seeks New Executive Director

The Land Conservancy is in search of a new Executive Director. Please see the job description for additional information and requirements. Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2008. Interested persons should respond by email to lcwm.posting@yahoo.com attaching an electronic version of a resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria and contains a brief statement about their leadership style.

Keeping Nature Nearby in West Michigan!

Attention Shutterbugs: LCWM Fall & Winter Photo Contest

Grab your camera and take a hike! The Land Conservancy of West Michigan (LCWM) is holding an amateur photography contest that showcases the beauty and splendor of autumn and winter at our nature preserves. Many of the photographs will be used in our newsletters, brochures, and website. For additional information, please contact the office at 616-451-9476 or email danielle@naturenearby.org.

Photography Contest Guideline

Open to all LCWM members (no entry fee)
Enter up to 3 pieces in the following categories:

1. Close-up

2. Landscape

3. Animals

4. People in Nature – LCWM Activities and Events

Entries can be digital or printed. All work must be clearly marked with your name, address and phone number, along with the category and location of photo.
All photographs must be taken on LCWM properties. See our website’s Nature Preserve section for location information (www.naturenearby.org).
All winning photographs may be used for promotional purposes by the Land Conservancy of West Michigan. Photographers retain rights to the photograph.
Winners will be announced at the Land Conservancy of West Michigan’s Annual Nature Nearby Celebration and Membership Meeting in early spring.

Please submit your photo entries by February 1, 2008 to:

Email: lcwm@naturenearby.org

Mail: Land Conservancy of West Michigan, 1345 Monroe Ave. NW, Ste 324, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Fall Newsletter Now Available

Check out the Land Conservancy of West Michigan's fall newsletter and read about recent land protection successes!

Mission

To keep nature nearby, the Land Conservancy of West Michigan permanently protects natural and scenic lands. To date, the Land Conservancy has permanently protected more than 4,500 acres of West Michigan's forests, fields, wetlands and dunes in a service area that includes all or parts of Allegan, Kent, Ottawa, Newaygo, Muskegon, Oceana, Mason and Lake Counties.

Land Conservancy of West Michigan · 1345 Monroe Ave. NW, Ste. 324 · Grand Rapids, MI 49505

ph: 616-451-9476 · fax: 616-451-1874 · email: lcwm@naturenearby.org