When we protect our forests, farmland, and wetlands, we protect our future.
We need nature. Vibrant ecosystems contribute to cleaner air, water, and soil and a better quality of life.
Legacy Land Conservancy helps people connect with and care for Southern Michigan’s land and water for everyone’s benefit—now and always.
Discover Your Path
Conserve Your Land
Learn how you can preserve your property’s unique natural and agricultural values. Learn more.
Visit a Preserve
Plan a trip to one of Legacy’s public nature preserves for hiking, birdwatching, and more. Find a preserve.
Volunteer with Us
View opportunities for hands-on help, from photographing the land to removing invasive species. Become a volunteer.
Michigan’s First Local Land Trust
Legacy Land Conservancy has proudly led the local conservation movement for more than 55 years. Legacy has helped to conserve 11,000 acres through conservation agreements, public preserves, partnerships with other conservation groups, and more.
News
Legacy Land Conservancy Annual Report 2024-2025
As the year began, Legacy was moving forward with momentum and board and staff were excited about the prospects of a new year. Iron Creek Preserve restoration projects and opening day preparations were well underway. We celebrated the protection of a 198-acre farm…
A New Digital Chapter in Legacy’s 55-Year Story
By Pam Bierzynski, Communications Manager – When I began working at Legacy in 2013, we were a staff of six–sometimes joined by an intern or two–sharing a little over 600 square feet inside the NEW Center. The team had just wrapped up two art exhibitions and was…
A Milestone Years in the Making
Co-authored by Allene Smith, Senior Land Protection Specialist and Pam Bierzynski, Communications Manager – After five years of careful effort, collaboration, and trust-building, Legacy Land Conservancy is celebrating a major land protection milestone. In December, we…
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With your support, we can continue to ensure that Southern Michigan’s irreplaceable landscapes remain diverse, resilient, thriving, and accessible for all.