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We are HIRING!

Come work for Chikaming Open Lands! We are hiring an Outreach Naturalist and two Stewardship Field Technicians.

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Accessibility Initiative - Feedback Wanted!

COL has launched an accessibility initiative to improve access across preserves, Please provide your feedback through this short public survey!

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Winter Tree ID Hike - RESCHEDULED

NEW DATE: FEBRUARY 8th! Walk the wintery forest and learn how to identify trees using characteristics like bark, branches, and buds.

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XC Ski with COL!

Join us next Saturday, February 7, for a casual morning of cross-country skiing and a potluck lunch at Love Creek County Park!

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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