Little Forks Conservancy
  • Home
    • About
    • Board & Staff
    • Partners
    • Contact Us
  • Land Protection
    • Conservation Easements
    • Protected Lands
    • Cedar River Watershed
  • Natural Areas
    • Nelson Woods Project
    • Hunting
    • Recreate Responsibly
    • Report A Hazard
  • Programs
    • Stewardship Series
    • Stream Sampling
    • Conservation@Home
    • OUTdoors Together
    • Nature/Nurture
  • News
    • Blog
    • Newsletter
    • Events
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Volunteer

Little Forks Conservancy acquires new preserve

11/20/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
Not too far from the Chippewa River is a seven-acre property that was once part of a small family farm in Homer Township. This past summer, the Little Forks Conservancy accepted the donation of this property in honor of the family that owned it for generations.

​The decision to donate the property was an easy one for John Anderson, as he and his late wife, Ursula, had discussed wanting to see it preserved for the education and enjoyment for the people of the Midland area. Ursula’s family had owned and lived near the property for years and to commemorate that legacy, John contacted Little Forks to preserve the family’s legacy.
Picture
“Being able to help John protect the land Ursula grew up on really brings out the strong connection people have with the land and how its importance goes beyond the natural features. Despite being far away (John resides in California), we were able to work together with a common interest of preserving this piece of land,” explained Elan Lipschitz, director of Land Conservation at Little Forks.

The newly protected Anderson property will become the conservancy’s seventh nature preserve. Management objectives are being developed, but options include an outdoor learning space for Little Forks’ Nature/Nurture program as well as a small park area for the community. The property has been routinely mowed for hay, keeping invasive species just to the edges.

“This allows us to have a blank slate to work from and create something truly enjoyable for the community,” commented Sara Huetteman, preserve and volunteer manager.
​​
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Archives

    November 2022
    August 2022
    June 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    November 2021
    October 2021
    May 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    August 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    September 2019
    March 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    October 2018

    Categories

    All
    AmeriCorps
    Events
    Exploring Nearby
    Hiking
    Invasive Species
    Job Opportunities
    Land
    Nature/Nurture
    News
    Recent Projects
    Students
    Volunteer

    RSS Feed

E-Mail Sign Up
Get Involved

Report a Hazard​
Hunting Information
125 McDonald
Midland, MI  48640
989.835.4886

Email
Donate
©  2022 LITTLE FORKS CONSERVANCY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Home
    • About
    • Board & Staff
    • Partners
    • Contact Us
  • Land Protection
    • Conservation Easements
    • Protected Lands
    • Cedar River Watershed
  • Natural Areas
    • Nelson Woods Project
    • Hunting
    • Recreate Responsibly
    • Report A Hazard
  • Programs
    • Stewardship Series
    • Stream Sampling
    • Conservation@Home
    • OUTdoors Together
    • Nature/Nurture
  • News
    • Blog
    • Newsletter
    • Events
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Volunteer