Princess Point Nature Area
Although small in size, the Princess Point Nature Area packs a powerful punch in enhancing recreational opportunities in the Sturgeon River Sloughs region.
More detailsSally M. Ollila Memorial Woodland
This is a sweet little parcel that abuts Houghton Keweenaw Conservation District land on one side and the Hovel Legacy Forest on the other to protect continuous riverbank and floodplain habitats on the precious Pilgrim River. A high bank offers a serene viewscape.
More detailsSimi Conservation Easement
This scenic family farm is managed for the sustainable production of sawtimber, to protect water quality, and for enhancement of wildlife. It is not open to public visitation.
More detailsSouth Branch of the Ontonagon Conservation Easement
This easement protects the scenic and ecological integrity of a half-mile forested stretch along the eastern bank of the South Branch of the Ontonagon River, a cold water trout stream.
More detailsSteve Farm Nature Area at Lovell Creek
This nature area was once home to the Steve family farm to grow food and in the 1930's a commercial gladiolus industry. It now is home to a beaver pond, old fields and upland forests available for public enjoyment year round! The property is broken into three distinct thirds, each with its own unique habitat types. The northern third is primarily made up of mixed hard and softwoods and has reportedly not been logged for decades. Large maples and aspen dot the landscape, as well as occasional stands of white pine and hemlock. The northeastern part of the property has small hillocks and is well drained. Moving westward, the northern third becomes both wetter and flatter, featuring many vernal pools, swampy portions, and other evidence of standing water.
More detailsTraverse Island Conservation Easement
Traverse Island (also known as Rabbit Island), located off the eastern shore of the Keweenaw hosts an artist-in-residence program.
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