Preserve Rules
The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy works hard to balance the public uses offered on our preserves with the protection of natural features, unique habitats, and scenic beauty. Preservation of the land and its natural features is our priority.
We welcome educational and recreational use of the preserves, as long as our guests are mindful that they are visiting the homes of the plants and animals whose lives depend on the land’s protection. If you would like to lead a group hike on one of our preserves, please contact us at 231-929-7911 to make sure that the date is open and there are no conflicting uses that might be planned at the site.
Our preserves are designed to handle less intensive uses than the preserves and parks managed by state and local units of government across northern Michigan. Please refer to the rules and regulations of the appropriate jurisdiction when visiting these sites.
At our preserves, please enjoy:
Hiking,
Bird-watching
Snowshoeing
Fishing
Other similar low-impact activities
Many of our properties include water frontage and are accessible by canoe or kayak.
If you choose to bring a dog to a preserve, it must be kept in your control at all times.
Please refrain from:
Camping
Fires
Dumping
Littering
Removing vegetation
Using off-road vehicles
Snowmobiling
Hunting is allowed on designated preserves with written permission from the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. Learn more about hunting permission and to download a form.
For your safety, we recommend that visitors wear bright orange clothing during the fall deer hunting season (October-December).
Please contact the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy at 231-929-7911 if you notice a maintenance need or witness an inappropriate activity taking place on a preserve.
Download a PDF version of our preserve map. This is a large scale map, not suitable for printing from most home computers. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the map, free of charge, please contact the Conservancy at 231-929-7911.
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