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

Nature Preserves & Protected Properties

Since 1988, Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy has protected approximately 3,410 acres in southeast Michigan through 43 land protection projects. SMLC currently manages 18 nature preserves and 15 conservation easements throughout the region. SMLC nature preserves are open to the public between sunrise and sunset (some have limited access). We encourage you to visit a preserve near you. Click on the map below to see where land is protected around the region.

SMLC Nature Preserves by County:


For more information about SMLC protected properties, please contact:
Oakland County Livingston County Washtenaw County Wayne County Macomb County St. Clair County Monroe County