Newsletter Archive

2012

Winter 2012-2013 newsletter

Protecting Pere Marquette River frontage and a family’s legacy
From the Executive Director: What is your favorite place outdoors in West Michigan?
Stewardship at the Land Conservancy
Responding to invasive species and unintended consequences
The many faces of stewardship at the Land Conservancy
Calvin College students perform research at our nature preserves
Homes for the Holidays series kicks off
New bridge reduces pollution and improves fish habitat
Two new Newaygo County land protection projects
Grant provides opportunities for Muskegon River watershed landowners
Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve opening in Muskegon County
In memoriam: Anne Copps
A new way to donate: consider an automatic recurring credit card donation
Bequest completes Flower Creek Dunes project
Matching gift challenge
35th anniversary donors
Calendar of events
Healthy you. Healthy environment. Join our Fifth Third River Bank Run team.
We’re moving!

Fall 2012 newsletter

Flower Creek Dunes: Our newest nature preserve along the lakeshore
From the Executive Director: What land should we protect and why?
Beach association preserves dunes
Celebration and dedication at Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area
Meet our new Communications Coordinator
Fifth Third River Bank Run: A success for LCWM!
Annual meeting
Volunteer of the year
Volunteers help keep nature nearby!
Lamberton restoration: new culverts improve water flow
Eagle Scout projects at LCWM’s preserves
Summer fun at Saul Lake Bog
Perseid meteor shower
Welcome new Land Conservancy supporters
Help us build our email database
35th anniversary donors
Memorials and honorariums
Thanks to our year-end matching gift donors!
Nocturnal animals and their unique senses
Upcoming events
Land Conservancy earns national recognition

Spring 2012 newsletter

Riverfront protection continues along the Grand River
From the Executive Director
Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area: Project complete!
Meet our new Executive Director
Land Conservancy team gears up for 2012 Fifth Third River Bank Run
35th anniversary donors
Lamberton Lake Fen hydrology restoration project
2011 annual report to supporters and friends
Welcome new Land Conservancy supporters
Volunteers help keep nature nearby
Double your impact with a matching grant
Thank you Land Conservancy supporters!
Members to vote on incoming Board of Directors
Memorials and honorariums
Spring volunteer events
A natural history of black bears — an evening with Dr. Gary Alt

2011

Winter 2011-2012 newsletter

Celebrating keeping nature nearby for 35 years!
From the Interim Executive Director
Protecting freshwater resources by protecting land
Application for accreditation: your comments are welcome
Conservation Easement Specialist welcomes first son
Grassland restoration efforts in West Michigan
Service learning with the Land Conservancy
Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area update
35 years keeping nature nearby
Volunteers recognized at fall celebration
Eight years and counting: Belke family continues Land Conservancy streak by protecting Pere Marquette River property
Sustain Our Great Lakes project successfully completes its second year
Donors renew matching gift challenge
Welcome new Land Conservancy members
Get fit with the Land Conservancy and Fifth Third River Bank Run
Memorials and honorariums
Volunteers help keep nature nearby!
35th anniversary presentations: we couldn’t have done it without you!

Fall 2011 Newsletter

Donated easement a first for the Lincoln River Watershed
From the Board of Directors
Collaboration at its finest: Brower Lake Nature Preserve erosion project
Welcome new Board of Directors
Minnie Skwarek Nature Preserve in Ottawa County grows
Application for accreditation: your comments welcome
Meet our new Stewardship Coordinator — Welcome, Jacqueline!
Land Conservancy named 2012 Fifth Third River Bank Run charity partner
Best wishes, Peter!
Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area update
Volunteers help keep nature nearby
Osprey spotted at Lamberton Lake Nature Preserve in Grand Rapids
We appreciate our preserve stewards
Fun at Newaygo Nationals
Welcome new Land Conservancy members
Lincoln River property protected with a conservation easement
Upcoming events

Spring 2011 newsletter

Over 1,700 acres now protected in the Pere Marquette River Watershed
From the Executive Director
Osprey populations: Eagle Scout does his part to help.
Meet our new Accountant & Office Manager and Conservation Specialist
Protection of important Muskegon River corridor grows
Best wishes, Melanie!
Member profile: Jerry & Linda Bakke
Volunteers help keep nature nearby
Saugatuck Harbor Natural Areas: project to finish early!
2010 annual report to members and friends
Thank you Land Conservancy members!
Welcome new Land Conservancy members
Memorials and honorariums
Upcoming events

2010

Winter 2010-2011 newsletter

Meinert Park expansion: “Good things come to those who wait”
From the Executive Director
West Michigan Parks and Recreation inventory up and running!
Meet our new Development Officer: Welcome, Brian!
Stewardship updates
Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area project update
Land protection tops 7,000 acres
Volunteer of the year
Thank you, Gazelle Sports and Patagonia Footwear!
Volunteers help keep nature nearby
Community groups learn and serve at LCWM nature preserves
Memorials and honorariums
Welcome new Land Conservancy members
Upcoming events

Fall 2010 newsletter

Cok family protects water quality and habitat of Rogue River Watershed
From the Executive Director
ArtPrize entry to educate on invasives and natives
Welcome, new board members!
$651,740 White River grant secured
A realtor’s perspective: Maximizing values with a conservation easement
2010 Mary Jane Dockeray Award
Best wishes, Danielle!
Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area: project update
Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area: hiker’s guide
Volunteers help keep nature nearby
Thank you, preserve stewards!
Help us nix the next invasives!
Memorials and honorariums
Welcome new staff members!
Upcoming events

Spring 2010 newsletter

Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area: One step closer to permanent protection
From the Executive Director
Google grant will help our advertising “go digital”
2009: A record year for conservation
Park vs. natural area (preserve)
Federal grant contributes to Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area acquisition
Signs of spring! What to look for at Land Conservancy nature preserves
2009 annual report to members and friends
Thank you Land Conservancy members!
Memorials and honorariums
Volunteers help keep nature nearby
2010 Parade of Preserves
Upcoming events