the Nature Spot
News flash: Spring blooms at Creekshead Nature Preserve!
If you love spring wildflowers, this is the weekend you’ll want to visit Creekshead Nature Preserve (the last week of April).
In Their Own Words
Brigid Sullivan
“We all grew up on that land. We did not want to see it developed, so a conservation agreement was the right thing to do.”
Calendar of Events
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Event: Cranes, Colors, and Cabernet: October 16-18
Posted: 10.16.2009
Every year, hundreds of Sandhill Cranes converge in Jackson County. Come celebrate their arrival, as well as the beautiful fall colors and wonderful locally produced wines!
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Event: Conservancy Benefit Concert with the Billy King Band, June 26
Posted: 06.26.2010
Great music in a great location, for a great cause! Award-winning singer-songwriter Billy King and his Billy King Band will bring their mix of pop, folk-rock, and country swing to this all-ages show…
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Event: Johnson Preserve Trail Opening June 5
Posted: 06.05.2010
Join us in celebrating the completion of the new trail! We’ll enjoy light snacks & the first-ever guided walk on this newly finished trail. MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT
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Event: World Environment Day Workday at the Johnson Preserve
Posted: 06.05.2010
Let’s celebrate by working together to get Johnson looking great for the trail opening. We will be sprucing up the trail and installing our new sign. Volunteers are encouraged to stick around for the…
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Event: Garlic Mustard Pull at Sharon Hills Nature Preserve
Posted: 05.08.2010
Join us on Saturday, May 8 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. to help us rid the Sharon Hills preserve of this pesky invasive species! MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT
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Event: Stewardship Network Event - Identifying Woodland Wildflowers at Creekshead Preserve
Posted: 05.02.2010
On Sunday, May 2 Join the Stewardship Network at Legacy Land Conservancy’s Creekshead Preserve for a workshop on identifying woodland wildflowers. MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT
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Event: Ann Arbor area Earth Day Festival
Posted: 04.25.2010
Free and open to the public! Local nonprofit environmental groups provide entertainment, information, and hands-on activities geared toward kids.
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Event: Celebrate Earth Day - Outdoor Festival
Posted: 04.25.2010
FREE! Hands-on fun for the whole family at Sparks (Cascades) Foundation Park in Jackson:
* Kids crafts & prizes
* Canoe & kayak rides
* Educational displays & materials
* and more!
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Event: National Youth Service Day at Beckwith Conservancy
Posted: 04.24.2010
Celebrate National Youth Service Day at Beckwith Conservancy! We’ll be cleaning up the preserve April 24 from 1:00-4:00 pm. All are welcome!
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Event: Local Foods, Local Lands Dinner
Posted: 04.19.2010
Come taste how delicious spring can be! In honor of Earth Day, join us at Grange Kitchen & Bar for a scrumptious local-foods fundraiser for local lands. MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT
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Event: Spring Workday at Johnson Preserve
Posted: 04.07.2010
Join us for the first volunteer stewardship workday of spring. Help us get this new preserve in shape for the season!
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Event: Shop to Save Local Lands!
Posted: 03.25.2010
This Thursday March 25, Whole Foods Market on Washtenaw will donate 5% of the day’s net sales to Legacy Land Conservancy to support local land protection. Your shopping can help! MORE ABOUT THIS…
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Event: Signs of Spring Hike, March 20
Posted: 03.20.2010
Been cooped up inside too much lately? Join Legacy Land Conservancy for a Signs of Spring Hike at Creekshead Nature Preserve. More about this event
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Event: Volunteer Ambassador Kick-Off
Posted: 02.24.2010
Learn how you can help spread the word about land protection by bringing the Conservancy’s display to local community events. It’s an easy and fun way you can help! At this event, taking place on…
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Event: Photo-monitoring Squad Kick-Off
Posted: 02.13.2010
Join the squad! This kick-off event will provide interested volunteers with the necessary training to be a part of the Photo-monitoring squad. More about this event
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Event: Groundhog Day Hike
Posted: 02.02.2010
Join the Conservancy, hosted by Michigan Friends Center on February 2, from 4-6 p.m. for a wintery hike at the Michigan Friends Center
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Event: Volunteer Fair
Posted: 01.31.2010
Learn how you may be able to help! Volunteer Fair, Sunday January 31, 1-3 p.m. More about the Volunteer Fair
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Event: New Years Nature Walk at Beckwith Conservancy
Posted: 01.02.2010
Ring in the New Year with the Conservancy! Reflect and recharge with a nature walk along Portage Creek, Saturday January 2, 10am-noon. More information
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Event: Volunteer Thank You Potluck - Nov. 22
Posted: 11.22.2009
You’re invited to a thank you party for everyone who helps with the work of protecting local lands! Details for this event
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Event: Now showing: HYDROLOGY art exhibit
Posted: 11.12.2009
Chelsea Center for the Arts’ HYDROLOGY exhibit is open November 12 - December 18, 2009, with a reception Friday December 4, 6pm-9pm. This exhibit is co-sponsored by Legacy Land Conservancy and Huron…
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Event: The 100-Mile Holiday Dinner with Susan Lackey
Posted: 11.09.2009
As a part of the Local Table series of classes and workshops presented by Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, Legacy Land Conservancy’s own Executive Director Susan Lackey will present…
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Event: Stewardship Workday at Johnson Preserve, Nov. 7
Posted: 11.07.2009
Your help is needed! You can help finish the final remaining section of the buttonbush-swamp-loop trail at the new Johnson Preserve. Join us Saturday Nov. 7, noon-3pm - more hands make light work! …
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Event: Stewardship Workday at Johnson Preserve, Oct. 31
Posted: 10.31.2009
Volunteers are needed to help build the new trail—Join us 10:00am-1:00pm this Saturday - you know it’ll be fun! More details
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Event: Stewardship Network’s Fall Photo Tour at Sharon Hills Nature Preserve
Posted: 10.25.2009
Join the Stewardship Network at Legacy Land Conservancy’s Sharon Hills Nature Preserve on October 25th for their Fall Photo Tour. The event, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is perfect for…
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Event: Stewardship Workday at Johnson Preserve, Oct. 24
Posted: 10.24.2009
We’re starting the new trail at the Johnson Preserve! We’re very excited to see how far we get. If you would like to join the fun, we’ll be working on the trail every weekend for the next three…
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Event: Pioneer Day at Waterloo Farm Museum
Posted: 10.11.2009
Celebrate late 19th century farm life at the Waterloo Farm Museum’s annual Pioneer Day. Festivities include guided tours of the Farm Museum and Dewey School, live music, and demonstrations of…
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Event: Stewardship Network Event - Identifying Trees in All Seasons
Posted: 10.10.2009
On Saturday, October 10th, Mike Penskar of the Michigan Natural Features Inventory and University of Michigan Herbarium will lead a workshop on differentiating between tree species. During the…
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Event: Conservancy Benefit Concert with Billy King & the Idylls, Sep.12
Posted: 09.12.2009
Great music in a great location, for a great cause! Award-winning band Billy King and the Idylls will bring their mix of pop, folk-rock, and country swing to this all-ages show in the countryside. …
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Event: New nature preserve! Opening Celebration August 2
Posted: 08.02.2009
You can be among the first to see the Legacy Land Conservancy’s newest nature preserve at the Opening Celebration on Sunday August 2. Learn more about this event
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Event: Protecting Your Land: Now is the Time, Information session July 28
Posted: 07.28.2009
Even with recent economic conditions, there are still opportunities available right now for landowners to protect their land while also receiving financial benefits.
Join us for FREE Q&A about tax…
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Event: How to Get Kids Involved in Nature, July 18
Posted: 07.18.2009
Looking for ways to foster a connection with nature? At this Stewardship Network workshop, Andy Brush & Mark Charles lead a discussion on how to involve children in nature. You’ll see kids’ work in…
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Event: Townie Street Party July 13
Posted: 07.13.2009
Come join the party to kick off art fair week at the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair’s Townie Street Party. It’s a family event, and admission is free. Everyone’s invited! More information
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Event: Huron River Day July 12
Posted: 07.12.2009
Come celebrate the river. The City of Ann Arbor’s Huron River Day includes lots of activities at Gallup Park and other locations along the Huron River. Check out the Huron River Day website for the…
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Event: Landowners Information Session, June 29
Posted: 06.29.2009
At this free information session, you’ll have a chance to learn about:
- Current work being done to protect and restore portions of the Huron River watershed, especially Mill Creek and neighboring…
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Event: Photomonitoring Squad Volunteer Training June 24
Posted: 06.24.2009
New session added!
You’re invited to be a part of our new Photomonitoring Squad! These volunteers will be a group of dedicated and hardy individuals interested in bush-whacking, compass use, and…
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Event: Rancho Tranquilico Concert and Bonfire, June 20
Posted: 06.20.2009
Great music in a great location, for a great cause! Award-winning band Billy King and the Idylls will bring their mix of folk, pop, bluegrass, swing, and rock to this all-ages show in the…
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Event: Ella Sharp Art & Wine Festival, June 13
Posted: 06.13.2009
Come enjoy the incredible art while sipping local wines, tasting amazing food, and listening to local musicians, at the lovely Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson.
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Event: Photomonitoring Squad Volunteer Training June 6
Posted: 06.06.2009
You’re invited to be a part of our new Photomonitoring Squad! These volunteers will be a group of dedicated and hardy individuals interested in bush-whacking, compass use, and digital camera use. …
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Event: Seeking volunteers! Mailing party May 27
Posted: 05.27.2009
It’s time for the spring mailing, and we could use your help! Membership mailings are vitally important to keeping the Conservancy protecting local lands. We could use your help folding and stuffing…
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Event: Volunteer workday at Creekshead Preserve May 17
Posted: 05.17.2009
You’re invited - come get outdoors! We’re leading a workday at Creekshead Nature Preserve to search out & remove invasive garlic mustard, and clear the trails of fallen branches. We’d love you…
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Event: Kitty Donohoe concert to benefit the Conservancy, May 10
Posted: 05.10.2009
Ann Arbor songwriter Kitty Donohoe will be performing at The Ark on Sunday May 10th at 7:30 p.m. with her friend “uber musician” multi-instrumentalist David Mosher. Since the 10th is Mother’s…
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Event: Identifying Spring Wildflowers, April 26
Posted: 04.26.2009
Spring wildflowers are here for only a short time, and now is the time to see them. At this workshop, you’ll learn about plant identification, ‘indicator species’ that can help you determine…
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Event: Open House - April 1, 2009, 5-7pm
Posted: 04.01.2009
All are invited to an Open House to learn about protected lands, hear about volunteer opportunities, and talk with staff and volunteers. Hope you can join us! Location: 1100 N. Main Street, Ann…
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Event: Legacy of Trust - A Washtenaw Land Trust Gala
Posted: 03.19.2009
A Washtenaw Land Trust Gala
Celebrating Land Conservation in Southern Michigan
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