Michigan Nature Association

Estivant Pines 45th Anniversary Challenge

Help MNA raise funds to purchase 60 acres to add to our 510-acre Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary in the Keweenaw Peninsula.

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Protecting Michigan's Natural Treasures

Founded in 1952, our mission is to protect Michigan’s rare, threatened and endangered species and imperiled natural communities for future generations.

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Building a Geography of Hope

MNA protects an unparalleled statewide network of more than 175 nature sanctuaries, from the Indiana/Ohio border to the Keweenaw Peninsula in the U.P.
Connecting Children with Nature

We are working with schools and teachers across the state to inspire children to become Michigan’s next generation of conservation leaders.
"The work MNA has done is simply irreplaceable"

Dave Dempsey, award-winning author of "Ruin and Recovery: Michigan's Rise as a Conservation Leader"

Saving Michigan's Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species

The Michigan Nature Association is a nonprofit conservation organization working to protect Michigan's rare, threatened and endangered species by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

Established in 1952, MNA's members, donors, and volunteers have built a remarkable network of more than 170 nature sanctuaries across the state – the largest network of natural areas established and maintained by a nonprofit conservation organization in Michigan.

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Nov

Recognizing Outstanding Volunteers in 2018

Thank you to our volunteers, donors, and supporters!

Nov

Estivant Pines 45th Anniversary Challenge

Help Save the Pines!

Dec

The Importance of Environmental Stewardship in Fighting Phragmites

Stewardship intern reflects on her experience at MNA

Estivant Pines 45th Anniversary Challenge

Help MNA raise funds to purchase 60 acres to add to our 510-acre Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary in the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Protecting Michigan's Natural Treasures

Founded in 1952, our mission is to protect Michigan’s rare, threatened and endangered species and imperiled natural communities for future generations.

Building a Geography of Hope

MNA protects an unparalleled statewide network of more than 175 nature sanctuaries, from the Indiana/Ohio border to the Keweenaw Peninsula in the U.P.

Connecting Children with Nature

We are working with schools and teachers across the state to inspire children to become Michigan’s next generation of conservation leaders.

"The work MNA has done is simply irreplaceable"

Dave Dempsey, award-winning author of "Ruin and Recovery: Michigan's Rise as a Conservation Leader"

Saving Michigan's Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species

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Michigan Nature Magazine and Year In Review

Recognition