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New Preserve Guides Available
Spring is firmly underway and with it brings the arrival of new things to explore at our preserves! Spring wildflowers are blooming at Riverview Natural Area and the Averill Preserve. Swallows and other migratory birds have returned. On warmer days, you … Continue reading
On the Land: Reflections on an Easter Walk
This is the third in a series of stories about Riverview Natural Area by Greg Dardas, a Conservancy board member. As part of my celebration of Easter this year I decided to visit Riverview Natural Area. Though it was the mildest … Continue reading
Green Tie Gala
Our thanks to: Platinum Sponsors Dave and Patti Kepler Silver Sponsors Andrews Hooper Pavlik, PLC Cline Close Dyer PLC Shelley Koop of Coldwell Banker Alliance Group Ieuter Insurance Group Members First Credit Union Morley Company Kathy Brooks of Re/Max Midland … Continue reading
Help us WIN stewardship supplies!
A nasty invasive has been taking over our preserves and we need your help to WINthe battle. Vote for our Autumn Olive Attack in the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network’s “Think it. Share it. WIN it. Making Ideas Count” Facebook … Continue reading
Tickets Available Now for Green Tie Gala
Guests will be wearing green ties and green dresses, but they aren’t celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. It’s The Little Forks Conservancy’s Green Tie Gala, a light-hearted twist on a formal black tie affair. The semiformal fundraiser will be held at … Continue reading
Challenge Grant Awarded for 15th Anniversary
Over fifteen years ago, a group of dedicated community leaders saw an increasing need for conservation along the rivers that flow throughout Midland County. Those volunteers donated their time and energy to found The Little Forks Conservancy. Today, The Little … Continue reading
On the Land: For a New Way to Look at Nature, Take a Kid Outdoors
This is the second in a series of stories about Riverview Natural Area by Greg Dardas, a Conservancy board member. Last month I explored Riverview Natural Area alone and was nurtured by the silence and took the opportunity to linger … Continue reading
We Want to Hear From You! Take Our Survey
The Little Forks Conservancy is preparing for a new Strategic Plan, and we need your help! In order to make sure that we are serving you, we are conducting an online survey. Your responses will help us plan our activities for the next … Continue reading
See You at the Farm Show!
The Little Forks Conservancy hopes to see you at the Mid-Michigan Farm Show, Thursday, March 29. The Farm Show will be held at the Gladwin Community Arena from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The trade show consists of agricultural commodity … Continue reading
Conservancy seeks land partners
The Little Forks Conservancy is still looking for partners for a great new program. The Conservancy recently announced the start of its new Sustainable Lands Partner program and is seeking landowners who have important natural resources on their property. Through … Continue reading
