When you enter a healthy forest, you see a landscape dominated by trees standing strong and hardy, thriving in four seasons. You see these trees are made of many parts: ...
ACRES launched the Ecological Reflections project in 2017 at Wing Haven with the goal of compiling a body of work to better understand how a particular place changes through time. ...
Hello, ACRES family! I’m thrilled to join ACRES as its new Communications Manager! For the past ten years, I have been the Communication Director for a non-profit in my hometown ...
History Beechwood’s record reaches back into ACRES history. In 1964, Garnette and Mildred Foster gifted the majority of the preserved land. Garnette was a Detroit teacher and early member of ...
Because protecting land is its mission, ACRES periodically receives calls that require immediate action. Such was the case in April when Freya Berntson, Stewardship Chair of the Northeast Chapter of ...
By Heather Barth June 3, 2023, marked the 10th anniversary of my time with ACRES. As I reflect back over the last decade, I am honored to have played a ...
A midday sun flashing through the canopy catches the steady ripples of Fawn River. At first glance, it’s a calm sparkling picture. But if you pause to watch and listen, ...
Welcome, Janelle Windsor! ACRES advancement specialist, Janelle will support ACRES development, outreach and communication efforts. Janelle has been connected to ACRES Land Trust since 2006. She enjoys nature for various ...
By Chris Fairfield, ACRES Volunteer Two years ago, we shared the story of two volunteers spearheading the effort to digitally archive the records for all ACRES properties. Much has changed ...
ACRES commitment to protecting land goes beyond ensuring it remains undeveloped. We take a hands-on approach to make sure these places continue to improve under our care. Our stewardship team ...