Give to SMLC

SMLC's vision statement expresses how we feel about this special place we call home. Preserving natural areas and farmlands is good for all of us. SMLC is doing our part: more than 3,400 acres have been protected in this region through our efforts. You too can do your part by giving to SMLC.

To make a safe and secure online donation to SMLC, click here

To download a printable form you can mail to our office along with your personal check made payable to "Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy" click here 

You can continue the momentum and help SMLC become even stronger:

Click here to read SMLC's latest appeal letter (PDF)

Click here to read our Spring 2025 Landmarks newsletter (PDF)

Lost Lake Nature Preserve—Photo by Charles Scott

“The Land Trust Commission’s accreditation certifies and elevates SMLC’s ongoing work to conserve local woods, wetlands, prairies, and open spaces”, says Jill A. Lewis, SMLC’s Executive Director. “SMLC is helping the planet where we live, work, and recreate, here in Southeast Michigan, and the Commission has recognized our adherence to land trust standards and best practices as part of what we do.”

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After undergoing a rigorous application and submitting extensive documentation, SMLC was awarded accreditation by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission in February 2024. SMLC has demonstrated that it meets the highest standards for land trusts.

To learn more about land trust accreditation, visit landtrustaccreditation.org.

Michigan's Forest-to-MiFaucet Initiative

SMLC is one of 20 grant recipients of the Forest to Mi Faucet Initiative administered by the Michigan DNR’s Forest Stewardship Program and funded by the USDA Forest Service / National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

What can YOU do to protect Michigan’s forests and drinking water?

Here are a just a few examples: plant trees, grow a garden, advocate for better policy, build a rain garden, buy certified lumber, shop at local farmers markets, and maintain your septic system.

Does your drinking water come from a well, river or lake? Find out at MiDrinkingWater.org

Learn more at Michigan.gov/ForestToMiFaucet

See the event calendar below for upcoming tree planting events and other opportunities to help protect the sources of your drinking water!

Forest to Mi Faucet is a Michigan Department of Natural Resources program supported by the USDA Forest Service and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. All partners are equal opportunity providers.