Tucked quietly into the landscape of Arenac County, a narrow tree line opens to reveal something unexpected. Beyond it lies Hygieia Homestead, a 55-acre working farm shaped not by convenience
Author: HWLC Office
A NEW PROJECT FOR HEADWATERS LANDCONSERVANCY — THE OGEMAW WETLAND PARCELA NEW PROJECT FOR HEADWATERS LANDCONSERVANCY — THE OGEMAW WETLAND PARCEL
Not every conservation opportunity comes wrapped in a bow. Some arrive through a public land auction, willing buyers, and a phone call that sets everything in motion. That is exactly
Nature’s SoundtrackNature’s Soundtrack
BY SCOT EGLESTON-BOARD CHAIR THE LYRICAL SINGING OF A WOOD THRUSH. WIND RUSTLINGTHROUGH SUMMER LEAVES, LATE SEASON CORNFIELDS, OR BAREWINTER BRANCHES. WATER LAPPING ALONG A LAKESHORE. A DEERBLOWING. A STREAM
Fostering Appreciation for the Environment in Northeast Michigan.Fostering Appreciation for the Environment in Northeast Michigan.
-Dianne Farner, Deputy Director Community engagement this year has been a true mix of land protection, environmental discovery, and fun. Each year, we ask ourselves: What events do our members
Stewardship Update from the 2025 Field SeasonStewardship Update from the 2025 Field Season
-Dianne Farner – Deputy Director In a busy organization like HeadWaters, we love lists. They keep us on track, act as a rough work plan, and remind us to tackle
Preserving a Legacy: Our 100th Conservation Easement Protects 300+ Acres of Natural Beauty and Wildlife HabitatPreserving a Legacy: Our 100th Conservation Easement Protects 300+ Acres of Natural Beauty and Wildlife Habitat
-By Susanna Glass, Land Protection Specialist HeadWaters is thrilled to announce we have closed on our 100th Conservation Easement that will permanently protect 328 acres of forest, wetland, and lakefront
HeadWaters Land Conservancy Completes 2024–2025 Landowner Workshop SeriesHeadWaters Land Conservancy Completes 2024–2025 Landowner Workshop Series
Workshops Connect Northeast Michigan Landowners with Practical Tools for Long-Term Stewardship HeadWaters Land Conservancy recently completed its Landowner Workshop Series, a year-long initiative designed to help private landowners better understand
A Lasting LegacyA Lasting Legacy
At the edge of Pigeon River Country, on Sparr Road in Gaylord, lies a small homestead that has been owned by the same family for over 100 years. Passed down
HeadWaters Land Conservancy Completes First Organizationally Led Acquisition to Expand Hess Nature PreserveHeadWaters Land Conservancy Completes First Organizationally Led Acquisition to Expand Hess Nature Preserve
HeadWaters Land Conservancy is proud to announce a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to land conservation in northeast Michigan — the successful completion of the first acquisition of their
Thunder Bay Audubon Society Donates Fletcher Pond Bottomlands to HeadWaters Land ConservancyThunder Bay Audubon Society Donates Fletcher Pond Bottomlands to HeadWaters Land Conservancy
The Thunder Bay Audubon Society (TBAS) has officially transferred ownership of the Fletcher Pond bottomlands to HeadWaters Land Conservancy (HWLC). This historic transfer marks a significant milestone in the ongoing