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Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy
The Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy conserves natural land and open space -- including forests, wetlands, meadows, agricultural land, and places of scenic beauty -- to provide habitat for wildlife and to enrich the lives of people.

 
 

There are more than 40 private nonprofit land trusts operating in Michigan.

Outbuilding at Conservancy Farm - photo by Peter Leix

Photo Contest
PHOTO CONTEST   "Our Backyard" : SMLC Nature Preserves

Attention all digital photographers - SMLC wants you! Any photograph taken on an SMLC preserve between January 1, 2007 and July 15, 2008 is eligible.
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2008 Calendar of Events
Full Moon Campfire
08/16/08
Saturday, August 16 at dusk
LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve, 2252 N Prospect Road, Superior Township, MI 48198 (entrance to campfire site is on Prospect Road half way between Geddes and Vreeland Roads)
All welcome to join SMLC friends for a summertime campfire at the LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve just north of Ypsilanti. The campfire will be lit at dusk but the gate will open at 4:00, so feel free to show up early to walk the trails. Bring friends, family, blankets, chairs, and campfire refreshments -- please, no pets. Contributing locally cut firewood is helpful and appreciated. Contact Scott Tyrrell (styrrell@SMLCland.org / 734.484.6565)

Conservancy Annual Picnic
09/07/08
Sunday, September 7 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Conservancy Farm, 8383 Vreeland Road, Superior Township, MI 48198
All are welcome to join SMLC friends as we celebrate 20 years of land protection accomplishments at our annual picnic. Children's activities, farm tour, insect scavenger hunt, and more. Please bring a dish to share. Hot dogs, brats, and soft drinks will be provided. RSVP to Wendy Pellerito (wpellerito@SMLCland.org / 734.484.6565)

Full Moon Campfire
09/13/08
Saturday, September 13 at dusk
LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve, 2252 N Prospect Road, Superior Township, MI 48198 (entrance to campfire site is on Prospect Road half way between Geddes and Vreeland Roads)
All welcome to join SMLC friends for a summertime campfire at the LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve just north of Ypsilanti. The campfire will be lit at dusk but the gate will open at 4:00, so feel free to show up early to walk the trails. Bring friends, family, blankets, chairs, and campfire refreshments -- please, no pets. Contributing locally cut firewood is helpful and appreciated. Contact Scott Tyrrell (styrrell@SMLCland.org / 734.484.6565)

2008 Conservancy Events are now scheduled . New events are added to the calendar all the time. If you would like e-mail notification of upcoming hikes, tours, campfires, and volunteer events, contact: Scott Tyrrell styrrell@SMLCland.org / 734.484.6565

Map to Conservancy Farm (8383 Vreeland Rd., Superior Twp., MI 48198) click here

 
 
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