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A Brief History

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1996
The Little Forks Conservancy is a 501c3 nonprofit that has been protecting Mid-Michigan's natural environments since 1996. Founded by an all-volunteer board of directors who hoped to protect the area’s key land features for future generations.
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2007
Record year: 9 conservation easements protected and passed the 2,000 conserved acre mark!
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2013
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Little Forks became a host site for Huron Pines AmeriCorps to assist in creating the next generation of leaders in conservation.
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2017
The access for all project was completed at Averill Preserve. The George and Sue Lane Preserve was donated, marking the first Little Forks preserve in Gladwin County.
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2019
Over 400 feet of boardwalk was constructed within Riverview. OUTdoors Together Hikes launched in the summer.
1999
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A remarkable man, by the name of Don Blades, signed on to be our first easement -- protecting 1.5 miles of riverbank, 200 acres of woodland, and 70 acres of farmland.  
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2008
The 419-acre Riverview Natural Area was protected and a $1.5 million project to improve trails and develop a stairway commenced.

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2014
The 8-acre Albert & Virginia Szok Preserve was donated by their children and Little Forks purchased and protected the 70-acre Forestview Natural Area.
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2017 
Little Forks launched the Nature/Nurture program working with alternative high schools in Midland County and Stewardship Series a workshop series with a focus on land management!
2003
Once the largest log banking grounds in the world, the 72-acre Averill Preserve became our first publicly-accessible nature preserve.
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2010
Little Forks Conservancy became an accredited land trust through Land Trust Alliance meaning our work meets the national standards for excellence.
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2015
Conservation@Home launched and 30 homeowners earned recognition. Conservation@Work followed the same year.
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2018
Largest conservation easement donation in LFC history! 411-acres!
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  • Home
    • About
    • Board & Staff
    • Partners
    • Contact Us
  • Land Protection
    • Conservation Options
    • Protected Lands
    • Natural Areas >
      • Hunting
      • Report A Hazard
      • Recent Projects >
        • Access For All
        • Lane Preserve
  • Programs
    • Nature/Nurture
    • OUTdoors Together
    • Stewardship Series
    • Stream Sampling
    • Conservation@Home
  • News
    • COVID-19 Response
    • Blog
    • Events
    • Newsletter
    • Flood Impact
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer