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 in St. Clair County
Edna S. Newnan Nature Sanctuary
Land Owner:
 Michigan Nature Association
Conservation Partner:
 Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy - Conservation Easement Holder
Location:
 Wales Township, near Emmett
Acquisition Year:
2011
Size:
 88 acres
Access:
 Public access is allowed to this MNA-owned nature sanctuary on which SMLC holds a conservation easement.
Directions:
 Approximate Location
Description:
 In October 2011, Mr. Henry Newnan donated a conservation easement over 88 acres in St. Clair County. This former farm contains a forested wetland area and fallow farm fields that belonged to his mother, Mrs. Edna S. Newnan, a long-time supporter of the Michigan Nature Association. MNA received a land donation from the estate at the same time. SMLC and MNA will work in partnership on this new nature preserve, a wonderful legacy to all the work that Mrs. Newnan did through the years for Michigan land conservation.

We are very greateful to the Newnan Family for protecting this land.