Spring 2012 Newsletter - Land Conservancy of West Michigan
Spring 2012 Newsletter - Land Conservancy of West Michigan
Spring 2012 Newsletter - Land Conservancy of West Michigan
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In This Issue<br />
Grand River property protected (p. 1, 6)<br />
From the Executive Director (p. 2)<br />
Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area (p. 3)<br />
Meet our new director (p. 4)<br />
Ready for the River Bank Run (p. 5)<br />
35th anniversary donors (p. 6)<br />
Lamberton Lake hydrology plan (p. 7)<br />
2011 Annual report (p. 8-9)<br />
Supporters and volunteers (p. 10)<br />
Matching challenge grant (p. 11)<br />
Wetland conservation grant (p. 11)<br />
2011 supporters (p. 12)<br />
Board candidates (p. 14)<br />
Volunteer opportunities (p. 15)<br />
Outdoor educational events (p. 15)<br />
photo courtesy <strong>of</strong> Dr. Gary Alt<br />
Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsors<br />
Silver Sponsors<br />
<strong>Land</strong> <strong>Conservancy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Michigan</strong><br />
1345 Monroe Ave. NW, Ste. 324<br />
Grand Rapids, MI 49505<br />
616-451-9476<br />
35 years<br />
Keeping Nature Nearby<br />
www.naturenearby.org<br />
lcwm@naturenearby.org<br />
A Natural History <strong>of</strong> Black Bears<br />
An evening with Dr. Gary Alt<br />
Thursday, April 26, <strong>2012</strong><br />
7:00 p.m. program<br />
Aquinas College Circle Theater, Grand Rapids<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Annual membership meeting to follow<br />
Non-Pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
Organization<br />
U.S. Postage<br />
PAID<br />
Grand Rapids, MI<br />
Permit No. 906<br />
About the event<br />
The natural history, general ecology, and behavior <strong>of</strong> American black<br />
bears are beautifully illustrated in this educational and entertaining<br />
presentation. Dr. Alt shares many <strong>of</strong> his personal experiences<br />
and encounters with over 3,000 bears which he has captured and<br />
followed in the past three decades.<br />
You will see rare photographs <strong>of</strong> cubs on their first day <strong>of</strong> life<br />
and learn the answers to many commonly asked questions: How<br />
dangerous are bears? How long do they live? Where do they den?<br />
What do they eat? Do bears really hibernate? What should I do if I<br />
encounter a bear in the wild?<br />
Seating is limited. To register for the event please visit www.<br />
naturenearby.org or call 616-451-9476.<br />
Aquinas College Center for<br />
Sustainability<br />
Calvin College Biology Department<br />
& Plaster Creek Stewards<br />
Catalyst Partners<br />
CompuCraft<br />
DMH Architecture<br />
Fifth Third Bank<br />
Bronze Sponsors<br />
Grand Valley State University<br />
Biology Department<br />
MK & Associates<br />
Reusch Design Services<br />
Rooks <strong>Land</strong>scaping<br />
Striders<br />
Williams & Works
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