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.
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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
Celebrating 55 Years of Conservation—and the Community Behind It
By Krista Gjestland, Development and Communications Director How time flies! When I started working at Legacy nearly six years ago, I was brought on primarily to help put together our 50th Anniversary Gala in 2021. When the celebration shifted online during the…
30 Acres of Wetlands Protected in Effort to Improve Lake Erie Water Quality
As harmful algal blooms continue to threaten Lake Erie, a new land protection project in Augusta Township is helping address the problem. In a community northeast of the city of Milan, Legacy Land Conservancy has permanently protected 30 acres of forest and wetlands,…
Legacy welcomes GIS intern
Legacy Land Conservancy is pleased to partner with University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) to host Saniya Akins as a GIS intern this summer! Saniya is a rising junior at University of Michigan on track to graduate early. She is…
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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.