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Growing Expertise to Protect Land Forever
By Cara Green, Easement Stewardship Associate Legacy’s commitment to continuous professional development helps ensure our staff has the knowledge and skills needed to steward protected lands today and for generations to come. Earlier this month, I had the opportunity…
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…
Legacy Board Welcomes Two New Trustees in 2026
We are delighted to announce and welcome two new members to the Legacy Land Conservancy Board of Trustees. The Legacy Board elected Jennifer Fike and Brandan Freeman at the June 17, 2026 meeting. They will each serve a three-year term, which officially began on July…
Don’t Let Ticks Keep You Inside: Simple Ways to Enjoy Nature More Safely
With increasing news coverage about ticks and tick-borne illnesses, it’s understandable that some people are wondering whether it’s still safe to spend time outdoors. While avoiding nature is one option, it’s not a practical or necessary choice for most people. With a…
A Tradition Begins: Application Period Now Open for 2026 Iron Creek Preserve Hunting Program
The application period for the 2026 Iron Creek Preserve Hunting Program is open! Interested hunters may now apply for the opportunity to help keep the local deer population in check as part of the program launched last fall. Applications will be accepted until July…
From Tree Planting to Lasting Partnership
By Kyler Moran, Preserve Stewardship Manager Since 2023, Legacy has partnered with Stockbridge Community Schools’ Future Farmers of America (FFA) program at Beckwith Preserve. Located next to the school and connected by trail, the preserve gives students direct access…
Meet Our Seasonal Staff
Every spring, Legacy’s preserves awaken with bustling activity. Vegetation blooms, wildlife emerge, and visitors wander. And for our team, new priorities arise, restoration projects ramp up, and events and volunteer workdays fill the calendar. And none of it happens…
Legacy Land Conservancy Earns National Accreditation Recognition for Protecting Land Long-Term
For residents across southern Michigan, the trails they walk, the farms that grow food, and the natural areas that protect clean water just received an added layer of protection. Legacy Land Conservancy has once again earned national accreditation–and independent…