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People Making a Difference MNA relies on people from across the state to accomplish our goals, and your support leaves a lasting legacy on Michigan’s landscape. Support through the years has also helped MNA become an enduring institution, one that will remain effective for many years to come. Pat Andring, a member and volunteer, enjoys a picnic at the Barvicks Sand Dunes Nature Sanctuary in southwest Michigan. Photo by Matt Hund A blue-eyed Mary, photographed at the Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary in southwestern Michigan. Photo by Barbara Burke In the fall, MNA supporters came together to celebrate the accomplishments and commitment of those who have made MNA what it is today, and to recognize those who are making outstanding contributions to our future success. Many shared inspiring stories about early involvement with MNA. Like Ted Soldan, who told the audience about how he and his wife, Alice, have been members of MNA 2011 Volunteer Awards since 1989 and have dedicated their time and efforts to protecting the magnificent species and land at Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary in Keweenaw County. And Dave Wanty, who gets in his car and drives for more than an hour each way in order to help MNA with legal files and preparing for accreditation. These are just a few of the hundreds of extraordinary people who give so generously to make the organization what it is today. A collection of photos from our 2011 volunteer days, including work days to manage invasive species, improve trails, survey species, and restore natural processes such as burn regime. Photos by stewardship staff Volunteer of the Year Awards Matt Gorentz Paul and Sue McEwen Sharon McIlnay Tom Miller Ted and Alice Soldan Dave Wanty Mason and Melvin Schafer Distinguished Service Awards Ann Biek and Carl Biek Mason (posthumously) and Melvin Schafer Richard W. Holzman Awards Edna S. Newnan (posthumously) James Buschmann Mary Ann Czechowski
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Page 3 and 4: Meeting the Challenge Steve Kelley
Page 5 and 6: From Bold Beginnings Under the visi
Page 7 and 8: Saving Our Natural Treasures Michig
Page 9 and 10: Being Good Stewards of the Land At
Page 11: Engaging Local Partners A sense of
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Page 17 and 18: Thank You to Our Supporters Doris S
Page 19 and 20: Thank You to Our Supporters Melvill
Page 21 and 22: Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2010-
Page 23 and 24: MNA’s Network of Nature Sanctuari

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