Prairie Fens and the Fight to Protect a Vanishing Butterfly

Once widespread, the Poweshiek skipperling is now one of the rarest butterflies, with fewer than 70 left in the wild. Its survival depends on Michigan’s disappearing prairie fens. At our Butterfly Preserve in Davisburg, BHHC works with partners to protect this rare habitat and bring the Poweshiek back from the brink—safeguarding an entire ecosystem along the way.

Local Couple Partners with Area Land Conservancy to Preserve the Land They Love

Kirk and Sheri Falvay have permanently protected five scenic acres along Duck Creek in Groveland Township through a conservation easement with Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy. Their gift preserves vital wetland habitat, supports clean water, and ensures this land remains undeveloped for future generations. Learn more about their inspiring act of stewardship and what it means for the Flint River watershed.

A painted turtle basking in the sun on the surface of a pond.

Shelled Survivors: Protecting Michigan's Native Turtles

Learn about the place of turtles in their ecosystems, the native species found in Michigan, and what you can do to help protect these fascinating animals.

Events

Ice Cream Social

It’s almost that time again! Join us the last weekend in July for a local history blowout! There’ll be fun for the whole family, local history presenters, mansion tours (with some brand new displays), silent auctions, flea markets, food trucks and of course, ice cream! Attendance is free, but the fun is guaranteed.

Your friends at Blue Heron Headwaters will have a booth, please stop by and say hi!

Tails & Trails 5k/1k

August 17th

12am - 1pm @ Independence Oaks, Clarkston

Stop by and say hi at Tails and Trails 2025!
Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy will have a booth at this year’s Tails and Trails, a day of fitness, fun, and support for rescue dogs. Join us Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Independence Oaks for the 1K Cat Run/Walk and 5K Dog Run/Walk, and discover how we’re protecting Michigan’s wild places. While you’re there, stop by our booth to meet the team and learn more about our conservation work!

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