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.

Rooted in Love, Growing with Purpose

Planting native isn’t just gardening—it’s an act of love and conservation. In Michigan, native plants support wildlife, protect water, and restore biodiversity. In a time of environmental change, every grower plays a vital role. Learn why planting native matters and how you can make a difference—starting in your own backyard.

Forest Bathing

"Step into the woods, slow down, and breathe deeply—discover the peace of forest bathing in Michigan’s wild places. #ForestBathing"

Now Accepting

Volunteer Interns

Build Your Future While Protecting the Land You Love
Are you looking to launch your career in conservation, nonprofit work, communications, or environmental science? At Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy, we’re offering volunteer internships that go far beyond a one-size-fits-all experience. We’re inviting passionate individuals to join us as interns—where you won’t just be helping a cause, you’ll be actively shaping your future.

💡 Why Intern With Us?
Every intern at Blue Heron has the opportunity to work one-on-one with our team to build a customized experience plan tailored to your interests, strengths, and career goals. Whether you're looking to gain hands-on field experience, contribute to communications and outreach, assist with events, or explore nonprofit operations, we’ll help you carve out a meaningful path.

✨ What You'll Gain:

A personalized internship plan designed around your goals
Mentorship from experienced professionals in conservation and nonprofit leadership
A portfolio of real-world projects to show future employers
Flexible hours and meaningful work that fits your schedule
A chance to contribute directly to the protection of the natural lands and waterways of our region

🔎 Ideal for:

Students or recent grads exploring careers in environmental science, communications, education, nonprofit management, or related fields
Career changers looking to build experience in conservation
Anyone passionate about nature, community, and making a difference

👉 Ready to grow with us?
Email your letter of interest to office@blueheronheadwaters.org to learn more and apply. Let’s build something great—together.

Events

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Thank You for Making our Event a Success!

🌿 Native Roots – Plant Sale & Community Market

With nearly 700 attendees, we placed 2,233 native plants into local gardens—each one a step toward healthier ecosystems and more support for pollinators and wildlife.

Your participation also raised vital funds to help Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy protect and steward the natural lands that make our region special.

Thank you for showing up, digging in, and planting the future with us.

— The BHHC Team

Protect What You Love

Adopt a Turtle —

Symbolically adopt a turtle and join a growing effort to protect the wild places that native turtles—and so many other species—depend on. Your donation supports real, local conservation: restoring wetlands, educating the community, and caring for the land and water that sustain life in our region.

This campaign isn’t just about turtles—it’s about protecting what you love, right in your own backyard.

🔗 Click to learn more and donate

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