Each year, the AmeriCorps members serving with Legacy Land Conservancy are tasked with carrying out a project of their choice at Legacy’s preserves. These projects can range from studying plants to inventorying wildlife to surveying preserve visitors about their experiences.
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Annual appreciation event celebrates volunteers
Legacy staff and volunteers joined again this fall for our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event celebrating the dedication and impact of all those who donate their time to Legacy. Gathered in […]
Beech leaf disease study at Creekshead Preserve contributes to ongoing research
Just months after beech leaf disease (BLD) was identified and confirmed at Legacy’s Creekshead Preserve in June of 2023, a team of scientists and students from the University of Michigan […]
Prescribed grazing: Hungry sheep do more than manage invasive plant species
This year, the Legacy preserve stewardship team said “Welcome Baaaaaaack” to a flock of sheep from the Ypsilanti based organization Project Mow. This is our second year of working with Project Mow on a prescribed grazing project