Upcoming Events

2025 #10Trail Challenge
July 1, 2025 from 12:00am to 12:00am
This July: #10Trail is Back!
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July Stewardship Day
July 12, 2025 from 10:00am to Noon
Help us control invasive shrubs at Flynn Woods Preserve - a 35 acre preserve located in Three Oaks, MI.
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July 14, 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Join Mari Maloney of Capture Studios on a wildflower photography walk at Burns Prairie Preserve.
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Kayak & Brews - July
July 21, 2025 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Kayak & Brews July 21, 2pm - 5pm Join COL & Ghost Isle Brewery as we explore the Galien River Marsh in this fun 3-part summer series. Registration for this event opens on July 6th at 10 am.
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Monarch Festival
August 2, 2025 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
COL is proud to partner with Love Creek Nature Center for the 3rd Annual Monarch Festival​!
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2025 Annual Benefit
August 9, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Support conservation in our community! Join us for a fun and relaxed evening with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and good company in a gorgeous setting. Proceeds benefit Chikaming Open Lands.
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August Stewardship Day
August 16, 2025 from 10:00am to Noon
Want a sneak peek at one of our new properties? Join COL in controlling invasive shrubs and be one of the first people to see Chapman Nature Preserve!
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Kayak & Brews - September
September 11, 2025 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Kayak & Brews September 11, 2pm - 5pm Join COL & Ghost Isle Brewery as we explore the Galien River Marsh in the last of our fun 3-part summer series. Registration for this event opens on August 11th at 10 am.
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September Stewardship Day
September 13, 2025 from 10:00am to Noon
Help us collect & distribute seeds at Burns Prairie Preserve. This is an especially kid-friendly workday!
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