Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy

Public education and outreach - the organization offers hikes, tours, campfires, and other family-friendly events that are free and open to the public. These events are a great way to connect with nature and learn more about the importance of Land conservation. In addition, local businesses, clubs, schools, and community groups participate in their own work days and help with special stewardship projects. The organization also runs a community organic garden project.

Stewardship activities include property monitoring and the production of baseline reports, trail creation and maintenance, property cleanup, and the removal of exotic species. The organization also has ongoing projects that seek to restore wetlands, forests, and prairie habitats.

Conservation initiatives - activities that increase the organization's ability to preserve and steward Land and conservation easements including conservation planning, networking and collaboration with potential and current partner groups, and general Land protection education and outreach.

Regional initiatives - the organization currently has one local steering committee comprised of volunteers from the specific community who work with the smlc staff on local stewardship and community engagement endeavors.land acquisition - the organization acquires real estate and holds natural Land and open space in trust for the public. Land held in trust is open to the community free of charge. The organization also holds conservation easements on private and public lands that protect valuable natural features.