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Parade of Preserves & <strong>Land</strong> Protection Projects!<br />
Please join us <strong>for</strong> our fourth annual Parade of Preserves! Enjoy naturalist-0guided tours of beautiful natural areas you have helped protect.<br />
For additional in<strong>for</strong>mation, including maps and directions, visit www.naturenearby.org or contact us at 616-451-9476 or lcwm@naturenearby.org.<br />
Heasley <strong>Family</strong> Conservation Easement (Allegan County)<br />
Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 9 am – 11 am<br />
In 2000 the Heasley family protected 80 acres with a conservation<br />
easement. Thanks to the family’s generosity, we have been granted<br />
special permission to lead a guided hike of this private property.<br />
Highlights will include many grassland species of birds and a visit to<br />
their recent wetland restoration project.<br />
Location: Because this is a private property we request that you contact<br />
the office at lcwm@naturenearby.org or 616-451-9476 <strong>for</strong> directions.<br />
Brad<strong>for</strong>d D. White Nature Preserve (Lowell, Kent County)<br />
Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 9 am – 10 am<br />
The White Preserve harbors 2,000 feet of a cold water stream, steep<br />
hills and ravines covered in mature deciduous <strong>for</strong>est. A diversity of<br />
Photo: Danielle Fogel<br />
In This Issue<br />
<strong>Nerheim</strong> <strong>Family</strong> Protects PM (Page 1)<br />
From the Director (Page 2)<br />
<strong>Family</strong> Legacy Protected in Saugatuck<br />
(Page 3)<br />
Stewardship Update: Wege Natural<br />
Area & Workdays (Pages 4&5)<br />
Thank You Volunteers (Page 7)<br />
Annual Report to Members (Pages 8&9)<br />
2008 Donors (Pages 10&11)<br />
Working in Partnership (Page 12&13)<br />
Memorials & Honorariums (Page 14)<br />
$40,000 Match Offered (Page 15)<br />
Parade of Preserves & Hikes (Page 16)<br />
<strong>Land</strong> Conservancy of West Michigan<br />
1345 Monroe Ave. NW, Ste. 324<br />
Grand Rapids, MI 49505<br />
(616) 451-9476<br />
web site: www.naturenearby.org<br />
email: lcwm@naturenearby.org<br />
native trees and shrubs provides an excellent variety of fruit and seeds<br />
throughout the year <strong>for</strong> wildlife.<br />
Location: 12589 36th St., Lowell, MI 49331 (Parking and the trailhead<br />
are located on 36th St., just ½ mile from Alden Nash St..)<br />
Wege Natural Area <strong>for</strong> the Study of Ecology (Lowell, Kent County)<br />
Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 10:30 am – 12 pm<br />
Enjoy spring wildflowers and picturesque trails during this spring<br />
hike. Learn about <strong>for</strong>est succession and the restoration ef<strong>for</strong>ts that are<br />
currently underway at the preserve (see page 4 <strong>for</strong> details).<br />
Location: 11715 Vergennes Rd., Lowell, MI 49331. Parking is available<br />
at the Wittenbach Agri-Science Center across from Lowell High School<br />
off of Vergennes Rd.<br />
Special Current Project Hike!<br />
Meinert County Park Expansion<br />
June 27, 2009 at 10 am<br />
LCWM is helping Muskegon County expand Meinert Park<br />
(see page 13). Join us <strong>for</strong> a special tour of the proposed<br />
95-acre expansion. Please note, this land is extremely<br />
rugged and the dunes are very steep. Wear sturdy<br />
shoes and be prepared to traverse uneven and steep terrain.<br />
Directions: Meinert County Park is located on Lake<br />
Michigan north of Montague at the end of Meinert Road.<br />
Take U.S. 31 to the Fruitvale Road exit, go right (west) on<br />
Fruitvale Road to Old 31, turn right (north) and follow<br />
Old 31 one mile to Meinert Road, turn left (west). The<br />
park entrance is approximately 5 miles at Lake Michigan.<br />
Please note you will need to purchase a motor vehicle<br />
permit to enter the park ($5 <strong>for</strong> the day).<br />
Non-Profit<br />
Organization<br />
U.S. Postage<br />
PAID<br />
Grand Rapids, MI<br />
Permit No. 906
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