If there’s a race to reconnect river miles, there’s one slow and steady neighbor watching the progress unfold. As part of the construction at Milligan Creek, Huron Pines had the opportunity to work alongside the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, who have been following wood turtles, monitoring their behavior in the area and relocating especially at-risk turtles. … More Monitoring Wood Turtles at Milligan Creek
Place-based stewardship education involves learning through hands-on experiences that support the environment and community where a student lives. These efforts provide students with the knowledge and skills to become active stewards who can engage in natural resource protection and restoration. … More Huron Pines Receives $20k Grant from Consumers Energy Foundation to Support Student Stewardship
In 2018 alone, Huron Pines AmeriCorps members restored or improved 1,315 public river miles, 376 public trail miles and 30,909 public acres of land, and engaged 3,140 volunteers in almost 25,000 hours of service. Over more than a decade, the Huron Pines AmeriCorps program has helped cultivate the next generation of leaders in conservation. There’s nothing we enjoy more than hearing about where our alums have landed, so we thought we’d share a few stories with you. … More Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
In 2019, Sarah Tule found a new way for her art to support the natural resources that inspire her. Tule came to this decision, which she calls Art for Conservation, because she wanted a new way to use her art to give back. Each month 25% of the proceeds from the purchase of her artwork … More Michigan Artist Shares a Portion of February Sales to Support Huron Pines
Cozy up with nature for a chance to win this winter! It may be too cold to dive in to the Great Lakes, but it’s never too cold to dive in to a great read. Read books and win prizes with our Bring the Outside in Reading Challenge. … More Bring the Outside in Reading Challenge
Small dams are found on private and public lands throughout Michigan. Though some still serve a useful purpose, many were installed decades ago and may be in disrepair and at risk of failing. Heavy rains or extreme weather, can lead to complete blow out. Removing obsolete dams can eliminate a liability for landowners and enhance our rivers and streams for people and wildlife. … More Options and Opportunities for Michigan’s Small Dams
The success of healthy water projects built on community input and collaboration in Rose City and West Branch laid the foundation for the future of coastal stormwater work at Huron Pines. Community partnerships support clean water stewardship. … More Committed to Clean Water
Nestled between the City of Cheboygan and Cheboygan State Park sits the Duncan Bay Nature Preserve. Thanks to the efforts of the City of Cheboygan, Little Traverse Conservancy and Huron Pines, this ecological treasure will be protected from development and preserved for community use forever. … More Protecting Wild Places
The Hubbard Lake Preserve will provide a peaceful escape into the forest just up the road from Hubbard Lake. The 80-acre property has two miles of trails for year-round recreation. The preserve will be a place for residents, visitors, local organizations and schools to enjoy. … More Huron Pines Welcomes You to the Hubbard Lake Nature Preserve
Construction will begin on a project to reconnect 14 miles of upstream habitat on Milligan Creek, a large tributary of the Upper Black River. The health of Milligan Creek is important for supporting quality habitat and stream health in the region. … More Reconnecting 14 Miles of Upstream Habitat on Milligan Creek