Related Organizations

Adapt: Community-Supported Ecology

We believe that each of us, and each plot of land, is vital to a healthy future. Through crowdfunding, education, and volunteer effort, we aim to build a community network that supports the restoration of native plant and perennial food landscapes on small parcels of privately- and publicly-owned land where there might otherwise not be the resources to do so. Adapt Community Supported Ecology is a tax-exempt, 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Free Services

• Plant Kit Giveaway: One flat of 38 plants to fill approximately 50 square feet of space. Available for spaces from sun to shade and moist to dry.
• Native Plant Kit Installation: A Community Leader and volunteers will come to your site and help you install your garden kit.
• Consultations: Meet with a Community Leader to assess your landscape and explore the best options for your site.

Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers

Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers Club (A2B2) is dedicated to beekeeping education, mentoring, networking, and advocacy within the Ann Arbor area. We provide an informational and social venue for beekeepers of all levels to cooperate and share experiences. We are a non-profit organization that is open to all individuals interested in honeybees and beekeeping.

Michigan Botanical Society – Huron Valley Chapter

The Michigan Botanical Society is the native plant society for the State of Michigan, and the home of the Michigan Big Tree Program. The society was founded in 1941 with a focus on:

• Cooperation in programs concerned with the use and conservation of all natural resources and scenic features.
• Conservation of all native plants and their home places.
• Education of the public to appreciate and preserve plant life adn their home places.
• Sponsorship of research and publication on plant life and their home places.
• Sponsorship of legislation to promote preservation of Michigan native flora and their home places.
• Establishment of suitable sanctuaries and natural areas.

Superior Township Chapter of the Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy

Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy’s (SMLC) Superior Township Chapter (STC) is active in “Preserving the rural character and natural habitats of Superior Township.” Members of this local chapter gather to enjoy hikes on SMLC’s Superior Township preserves, organize work days for projects such as the Native Plant & Insect Garden at Jack R. Smiley Nature Preserve, and promote SMLC at local fairs and festivals by staffing booths and interacting with the community.

Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance

The Washtenaw Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance is an active chapter of Michigan Audubon formed in the early 1950s. While our membership is concentrated in Washtenaw County, we have many members in surrounding counties in southeast Michigan. Our mission is to promote the conservation of wildlife and natural beauty in all possible ways, with a particular focus on birds; to cooperate with other organizations whose aims correspond to those of this corporation; and to develop and maintain a conservation program for the youth and adults of the community.

Washtenaw County Rain Garden Program 

Washtenaw County’s Rain Garden Program began in 2005 with Michigan Department of Environmental Quality grant funding. We worked with homeowners to plan, design, and install rain gardens. Since then, homeowners have learned how to install rain gardens through our Rain Garden Assistance visits and the Master Rain Gardener program. Today, the program continues to assist homeowners in creating and installing rain gardens on their property.

Wildflower Association of Michigan (WAM) 

WAM is a not-for-profit, member-based organization. We are committed to being a resource for residents in Michigan (homeowners, corporations, land managers, educators, naturalists, and others) who wish to learn more about native plants and their associated habitats. We advocate for and provide education on native plants and native landscaping through our conference, our website and other social media, our grant program, and our newsletter. We are best known for our annual Michigan Native Plant Conference, a two-day educational seminar that attracts hundreds of people from the Great Lakes area.

Ecology Center

We believe that the central question of our time is how human beings are going to thrive in the world without destroying the earth’s ability to sustain us. In the face of enormous environmental challenges, virtually all sectors of our society are now scrambling to create solutions, and the Ecology Center plays a critical role in advancing the best models, which we accomplish by doing the following:

• We educate consumers to help keep their families healthy and safe.
• We push corporations to use clean energy, make safe products, and provide healthy food.
• We provide people with innovative services that promote healthy people and a healthy planet.

We work with policymakers to establish laws that protect communities and the environment.

Huron River Watershed Council

HRWC is a nonprofit coalition of residents, businesses, and local governments. HRWC bridges political boundaries by building partnerships between and among communities, community leaders, residents, and commercial enterprises. HRWC monitors the Huron River, its tributaries, lakes, and groundwater, and leads programs on pollution prevention and abatement, wetland and floodplain protection, public education, and natural resource and land-use planning.

Since we were formed, the HRWC has served as a place where local units of government and citizens have discussed problems and sought solutions to critical issues affecting the River. Even though the HRWC has no enforcement powers, we have accomplished our goals through the use of technical data, factual information, and citizen stewardship to influence decisions made by various local and state agencies.

Legacy Land Conservancy

In 2024, Legacy adopted a strategic vision, which included an updated mission and core values. This vision is supported by a strategic plan, updated regularly, that drives the organization’s 1, 5, and 10-year goals.

Our mission is to safeguard southern Michigan’s land and water to support diverse, resilient, and thriving communities—forever. We are passionate about safeguarding water quality and biodiversity, providing meaningful outdoor experiences, and mitigating the effects of climate change through expert and equitable use of land protection tools such as conservation easements and public nature preserves.

The Nature Conservancy in Michigan

For decades, TNC in Michigan has worked with the people of this Great Lakes state to protect the rivers, lakes and lands that are its natural heritage. We continue to pursue strategies that will help ensure the vitality of Michigan’s people, places and wildlife for generations to come. Science matters, especially at this critical turning point for nature. Our work is grounded in science. We’re supporting innovation, leadership, and communication for conservation success.

Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy

Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy (SMLC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and qualified conservation organization dedicated to conserving and managing wildlife habitat in order to foster healthy ecosystems, protect air and water quality, and provide scenic enjoyment. We also work to promote appreciation of the natural world; educate the public about conservation options; and engage communities throughout southeast Michigan in land protection and stewardship activities.

The Stewardship Network (TSN)

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, The Stewardship Network (TSN) is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a 20-year history of caring for our natural world. With deep roots across the Great Lakes and emerging presences across the country, we continue to build an ever larger and more impactful network of place-based collectives doing the most important work of our lifetimes. Though every TSN Member Community we serve varies in size, shape, and focus, each is a vibrant alliance of diverse stakeholders, working tirelessly and working together.