October 20th, 2024 @ 2:00 PM Carl T. Johnson Hunt and Fish Center 6087 M-115, Cadillac, MI 49601 Please join us for CALC's Annual Meeting and hear what is new and exciting in land preservation. This year's guest speaker is Joan Young. Please register for this free event by emailing calc@calc-landtrust.org or call 231-775-3631. Let us know your email and how many will be attending. … [Read more...]
Cadillac Area Land Conservancy installs raptor nesting platform to conserve species
February 3, 2022 by
To help conserve ospreys and eagles, volunteers with the nonprofit Cadillac Area Land Conservancy erected a raptor nesting platform in the marsh behind their Waldeck Island Nature Preserve on Stone Ledge Lake. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources provided the platform and guided volunteers with the installation. The idea for the platform came from lake residents who have been seeing bald eagles and ospreys. Ospreys, a fish-eating bird of prey, readily accept artificial nesting … [Read more...]
Oliver Preserve Snowshoe Hike
January 8, 2022 by
Please join us at the Oliver Preserve on January 15th at 6:30 for the annual snowshoe hike. Please call 815.871.8705 with any questions. … [Read more...]
2020 Annual Meeting Date
September 21, 2020 by
You are invited to attend CALC's Annual Meeting & Special Program: Wild Fall Mushrooms in Michigan. Sunday, October 4th, 2020 3:00 PM at the Caberfae Ski Club 1 Caberfae Lane, Cadillac, MI 49601 Guest Speaker: Brad West Learn how to identify mushrooms Find where mushrooms grow and what trees are best to investigate Learn how to clean and cook mushrooms After a brief meeting, Brad West will present and discuss fall mushroom hunting. Brad has been hunting mushrooms most of his … [Read more...]
CALC 2019 Annual Meeting Attracted Age-Diverse Crowd
October 18, 2019 by
Debra-Ann Brabazon from the United States Forest Service gave an inspiring presentation entitled “Engaging Community in Sustainability.” The community Debra-Ann has been inspiring is the CHS Ecology Club & Junior Rangers, a group of young adults who have participated in many environmental improvement projects. The presentation also gave the audience information on bats and what can be done to support these useful mammals. CALC introduced their new Executive Committee and hosted the e … [Read more...]
2019 Annual Meeting Date Announced
September 2, 2019 by
The public is invited to an informative and fun annual meeting on October 10, 2019, at 6:00 PM. We will be visiting bat houses on the CALC Johnson Nature Preserve because of our chance of seeing bats increases by viewing them at dusk. Before that guided excursion there will be a short business meeting and a presentation by Debra-Ann Brabazon “Engaging Community in Sustainability” with emphasis on bluebirds and bats at the Cherry Grove Township Hall at 4830 East M-55 i … [Read more...]
New Trail Well on it’s Way at CALC’s Johnson Preserve
August 7, 2018 by
Many thanks to CALC board member, Steve Cunningham, for organizing youth volunteers from around the midwest to make great progress on a new trail at our preserve. The Cadillac News said it as well as we could, so please follow this link. … [Read more...]
Earth Day Celebration in the Park 2018
April 18, 2018 by
The weather outside has been frightful, but Sunday promises to be warmer. Please come join the Cadillac Area Land Conservancy‘s booth in the Cadillac city park this Sunday, April 22, 2018. Chat with our knowledgeable volunteers regarding what the Conservancy offers you. Please click the links below to find out more fun aspects of this event. https://www.cadillacmichigan.com/ http://www.cadillacearthday.org/ … [Read more...]
Volunteers Needed for Planting at the Johnson Preserve
April 3, 2018 by
May 5th, CALC needs volunteers to plant shrub seedlings, along with placing tree tubes and weed barrier mats. There will be dense planting coverage for over 1.1 acres. Many hands will make light work. We will start in the morning and work until all the shrubs are planted. Any drop-in effort would be appreciated. No special skills are needed and everyone is welcome. Wear your grubby clothes and gardening gloves and if you have one: bring a hammer, shovel, or scalping tool. Please call CALC … [Read more...]
Winter Walk Event Was Fun for All
February 21, 2018 by
The community of Harrietta came together for a candlelight snowshoe walk through the snowy trail at the Cadillac Area Land Conservancy Oliver Family Preserve. The weather was clear and brisk with perfect snow conditions. Twenty people of all ages snowshoed the trail and then enjoyed warm and tasty refreshments back at the village hall. Thank you to Patti and Bob Dunning for organizing this invigorating evening. Paper sack luminaries weighted with cat litter guided the adventurous … [Read more...]
124 ½ N Mitchell Suite 115
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 775-3631