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SMLC is a participating member of SEMIWILD as a Protector.
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SMLC is in need of a new tractor and needs your help! We've been getting by with borrowed and used equipment for too long and are looking to raise $4000 for a new machine by end of September 2017. This new tractor will help us maintain our many nature preserves for native wildlife and you to enjoy. If we succeed, a generous donor will match any amount we raise up to $5K, meaning your dollar is doubled!
Without your help, we'll be stuck with horses and pulleys (ok, maybe it's not that bad), so PLEASE consider giving to this special campaign to help us care for the land we all love. You can give securely on our crowdfunding site through Generosity (click here) or click "donate now" below and put "Tractor" in your donation notes. THANK YOU! |
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Rare Grassland Birds at Conservancy Farm
SMLC is thrilled to report a number of rare grassland bird species have taken up residence in the grassland at the Conservancy Farm. Bobolinks, Dickcissel, Sedge Wrens, and the state-endangered Henslow's Sparrow have been seen and heard throughout the breeding season this year. Less than 1% of Michigan's native prairie remains in the state, so we're thrilled to see our management efforts provide them with suitable habitat. Historically, the grassland has been maintained as a hay field harvested by local farmers. With the arrival of these special birds, however, we have postponed mowing of the fields until September to give them a safe haven to finish breeding and increase their populations.
The Conservancy Farm is open for all to enjoy dawn to dusk, so please come out to see these special birds... but hurry, they'll be headed south for the winter soon! Stop in the SMLC office to say hi and get some birding tips from staff. |
 Henslow's Sparrow at the Conservancy Farm. Photo by Andy Dettling. |
"Southeast Michigan: a beautiful place where people and nature
coexist in healthy, sustainable balance."
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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 the SMLC "We Care" Campaign.
To make a safe and
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Springhill Nature Preserve, Superior Greenway, Washtenaw County. Photo by Charles Scott |
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 2017 Landmarks newsletter (PDF)
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Dixboro United Methodist Volunteers did an AWESOME job removing invasive buckthorn at LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve. Summer is a great time to combat invasive species.
Ask SMLC how you can help. Photo by T. Myatt
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Volunteers help SMLC in many important ways. You can continue the progress of natural community care and restoration! Individuals or groups are welcome to pitch in - please let us know how you would like to help.
If you would like to volunteer with SMLC
call 734.484.6565
or email us: tmyatt@smlcland.org to find out how you can help.
Be sure your email address is on the SMLC Events email list to get event notification of upcoming conservancy news, events, and volunteer opportunities. It's easy, just send an email to: info@smlcland.org.
(Note that SMLC never gives or sells personal info to anyone).
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The Superior Township Chapter is dedicated to supporting SMLC's conservation efforts in Superior Township.
Click here to read the 2017 Superior Township Chapter Update Newsletter (color PDF).
See the Calendar of Events below for Superior Township Chapter and SMLC events, posted as they are scheduled.
For more information about the Superior Township Chapter, click here or contact Brenda Baker at bakerpartin@aol.com or Bill Secrest at (734) 482-5957
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 Lots of Downy Woodpeckers make Superior Township their home. Photo by Charles Scott
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Sign up for SMLC Events, keep up with the latest SMLC news, and hear stories about the benefit of SMLC's work at our new Facebook page. If you are new to Facebook, signup is free. If you are already on Facebook, you know what to do - "like" us and see what's new at SMLC.
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