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What You Can Do
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Volunteer
Volunteers are essential to the success of Chikaming Open Lands. We are always looking for help with river clean-up and property maintenance which includes pulling of invasive plants and planting of native plants. Other volunteer activities include office and workshop support, the talents of botanists and fundraisers always welcome!
To view upcoming and past events, click here
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Camaraderie abounds among the volunteers who join Chikaming Open Lands and The Conservation Fund for the annual Galien River Cleanup Day. Thanks to their hard work the Galien River and its tributaries are now a little cleaner.
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Giving Made Easier
There are many attractive ways to support Chikaming Open Lands and, at the same time, provide yourself with financial benefits through reduced taxes. Please feel free to contact our office at 269-469-2830 for a list a current projects and campaigns underway. Donations may be earmarked toward a specific area of need.
• Gift of Membership -- Honorariums & Memorials: Need the perfect wedding, birthday, or anniversary gift? A membership or donation is a lasting reminder of your thoughtfulness. Your gift recipient(s) will be notified of your generosity, and receive a Chikaming Open Lands quarterly newsletter, invitations to special events and field trips. Any gifts to the land protection and general funds may be designated in memory of or in honor of individuals, or organizations of your choice.
• Berrien County Community Foundation A donation made to Chikaming Open Lands through the Berrien County Community Foundation may be worth almost three times its actual out-of-pocket cost! For more information, print BCF Brochure (PDF) or contact the office.
• Matching Gifts If your employer matches gifts, you can increase the benefit to land trusts and conservation. Check with your employer for details.
• Gifts of Securities: Donors may give contributions to us in the form of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. When you make a gift of securities directly to COL, you may avoid certain kinds of taxes, such as capital gains. Print Gift Giving Made Easier (PDF) or contact the office for more information on the transfer of stock gifts.
• Gifts Through Bequests: COL encourages estate gifts, large and small, from donors in their wills and personal trusts. If you are interested in exploring ways to include COL in your will please contact our office.
How can I become a member of Chikaming Open Lands?
Proceed to the Membership Page
How Can I Protect my land?
You can get more information about how a conservation easement fits into your management plans by contacting Jean Brokish at 269-469-2330.
Chikaming Open Lands
is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization
All gifts to COL are tax deductible.
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