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The Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy has protected over 2,400 acres in southeast Michigan through 39 land protection projects. Approximately 1,055 acres have been protected through voluntary conservation easements, and the Conservancy has acquired title to 1,356 acres, establishing 17 nature preserves throughout the region. Private properties protected with conservation easements are not open to the public, however, our nature preserves are open to the public between sunrise and sunset (some have limited access). Make sure to visit a preserve near you.
Here is a map of nature preserves owned by SMLC throughout southeast Michigan (PDF).
SMLC staff work with volunteers to watch over all Conservancy-owned lands. Staff schedule stewardship projects at various preserves throughout the year. Projects include: invasive species removal, trash cleanup, trail establishment and maintenance, placement of signs, and more. You are encourged to get in touch with SMLC to find out how you can assist. Volunteer watchers and assistance with stewardship activities ensure that the land we worked so hard to protect will continue to provide habitat for wildlife and enrich the lives of people in southeast Michigan.
For more information about SMLC Protected Properties or to learn about becoming a volunteer land steward, please contact:
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