Ed Richards, of E & S Construction, is working in the heat to bring CALC a wildlife viewing platform on Waldeck Island. You can see how tall the structure is already and the roof is yet to come. The nice height should allow for good views. The view from the platform overlooks our wonderful/protected wetland and its shrubby/wooded shoreline offering ideal habitat and viewing opportunities for a wide variety … [Read more...]
Oliver Preserve Trail Taking Shape
June 2, 2016 by
OLIVER PRESERVE TRAIL TAKING SHAPE Thanks to board member, Dan Valley, and the Career Tech Class of Mark Johnson at the Wexford Missaukee Intermediate School District, the trail at the Oliver Preserve is starting to take shape. Near the end of May 2016 it looked like this, but was wrapped up shortly thereafter. Look for more to come on the completed project. While you are out at the preserve, look for the three bluebird boxes to see if any have been … [Read more...]
CALC Lost a Friend – (George) William Irvine
June 2, 2016 by
(George) William Irvine It is with sadness that we join the family of Bill Irvine in announcing his passing May 13, 2016. Bill was one of CALC’s earliest board members when CALC was just still getting off the ground. Bill served from 2001 through 2004. He served with co-founders George Rock and Tom Rensberry and also Dick Loughmiller, Jim Peteresen, Fred Sprague and John Grix; to name a few. At that time there were very few board members with the type of skills that Bill brought to the … [Read more...]
Spring Volunteer Day – A Great Success!
April 8, 2016 by
Spring Volunteer Clean Up Day at Oliver Family Preserve Fifteen volunteers planted over 400 wildlife friendly shrubs at the Oliver Family Preserve in Harrietta on April 30, 2016. Thanks to board member Dan Valley's organizational skills and natural resource background, the day went off like clockwork. The line-up of activities … [Read more...]
WINNER – A Tower Tour of the Mackinac Bridge!
April 4, 2016 by
And the winner is… Donny Draws the Winning Ticket #526 was the winning number. The winning ticket holder is Bette Jackson from Traverse City, an adventurous woman who is certainly not afraid of heights - Bette spent four days hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru with lots of breathtakingly high places. Bette also has Mackinac Bridge experience. Her name was drawn to be one of 300 runners to run the Mackinac Bridge prior to the annual Labor Day Bridge Walk a few years ago. Bette w … [Read more...]
Protecting the Places that Matter
October 29, 2015 by
The natural areas at the heart of Michigan — the rivers, lakes,forests and open spaces — are what make our region so special. Whether you own a home, cottage, business, or simply love the beauty of the area, you know how important our environment is to our quality of life. Finding a healthy balance between development and the need to protect the scenic beauty and natural integrity of our area is essential. This is what Cadillac Area Land Conservancy (CALC) is all about. Learn more... … [Read more...]
CALC Annual Meeting September 19, 2015
August 23, 2015 by
A Grand Old Time! More than 60 people gathered at the Harrietta Township Hall for the dedication of the Oliver Family Preserve and the CALC annual meeting on September 19th. Good friends, good food and good programs were the order of the day. Larry Copley, CALC Chairman, gave a warm welcome, introduced the Oliver family and presented Ann and Bud with personalized notecards featuring photographs of the preserve, a small token of our appreciation. Larry then … [Read more...]
CALC at the 2015 Blueberry Festival
August 23, 2015 by
Our booth at the Harrietta Blueberry Festival on August 1st gave us the opportunity to share our mission with the community. There was lots of interest in the new Oliver Preserve located on the outskirts of town. We spoke with several land owners about conservation easements. The blueberry pancakes and home-town parade added to the experience. Rose and her feathered friend caught people’s eye. Our display boards always look go … [Read more...]
A controlled burn uses fire to improve the environment
June 8, 2015 by
The CALC Oliver Family Preserve in Harrietta has the beautiful Slagle Creek running through it and has forests and wetlands for hiking and bird watching. However the entrance to the preserve is in need of invasive species removal and a general enhancement of the grasslands to include more native grasses and wildflowers. To that end, a controlled burn is planned. To understand why a controlled burn is needed, please see Dave Foley's Cadillac News article describing controlled burns. If you drive … [Read more...]
DAVE SMITH: Long Time Supporter of CALC
May 5, 2015 by
It is with great sadness that CALC announces the 5/4/15 passing of Dave Smith, CALC board member from 2006 through 2012. Dave had experience with another MI conservancy that was invaluable as he administered two important grants for CALC. He oversaw the Wildlife Corridor grant that brought awareness to the need for bear travel over private property from the Mitchell Swamp bear nursery. This grant was in conjunction with the Cadillac Area Community Foundation. He also oversaw the Advancing Con … [Read more...]
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