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We're Hiring!

Are you interested in working at COL? We're hiring two seasonal stewardship field technicians. Click to read the full position description.

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Native Plant Sales

The Berrien County Conservation District is currently accepting orders for their Tree & Shrub sale and their Wildflowers and Grasses Sale. Read more..

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April Stewardship Workday

Join COL as we work to tame invasive crown gap shrubs at the Younger Family Preserve.

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StoryWalk on the Preserves is back!

Now through June 20, take the kiddos out to a StoryWalk Preserve to take a walk and read a book.

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Chikaming Open Lands is the local land conservancy dedicated to preserving the open spaces and natural rural character of southwest Berrien County.

We protect and restore native plant and animal habitat in the area, improve water quality in our rivers, streams and in Lake Michigan, and permanently preserve ecologically significant forests, prairies and wetlands, as well as prime farmland and other open spaces in this community