What we do

Science, education and stewardship

Conserving the natural state of land, protecting wildlife, and allowing for education and study of nature in its pristine state.

RESEARCH PARTNERS

Science & Research Collaborations

COMMUNITY LEARNING

Community Field Trips & Workshops

YOUTH EDUCATION

Environmental Education with N. Michigan Schools

LAND STEWARDSHIP

Preserving Land & the Protection of Wildlife

RESEARCH PARTNERS

Science & Research Collaborations

At Greenwood, we value our partnerships with other environmentally driven nonprofits, colleges and universities. Our combined efforts provide field study and research opportunities on site at Greenwood Foundation.

These collaborations enhance our shared knowledge of species and habitats - providing Greenwood with important and useful information used to improve our land and wildlife management decisions.

Our Windswept or Holy Smoke Cabins are available for qualifying research partners and nonprofits. For more information:
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Areas of past and future research:

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    Wetland delineation
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    Avian surveys
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    Herpetofauna and Mammalogy Inventories
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    Water quality surveys

Community Outings and Workshops

Community Field Trips & Workshops

We love getting people of all ages outdoors!
Greenwood’s community outings are fun and engaging with something for hikers, snowshoers, skiers, birding enthusiasts and more.
We host seasonal workshops as well

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    Public seasonal outings across the trail network
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    Naturalist-led birding and tracking workshops
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    Small groups, quiet trails, minimal impact

YOUTH EDUCATION

Environmental Education with N. Michigan Schools

Greenwood specializes in building impactful and relevant outdoor learning experiences for Northern Michigan students.

We work with educators to meet their curricular needs in a way that can only be fully met outdoors.

Whether aligning with NGSS or other required curriculums, we offer teacher support throughout the process.

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    Greenwood has plenty of room for hiking, snowshoeing, learning stations, and a place for lunch and restrooms.
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    Bussing costs assisted by Greenwood

CABIN GUESTS

Windswept Cabin for Schools, Non-profits & groups

Windswept and Holy Smoke Cabins for Qualified Research Partners and approved Nonprofit Environmental Groups.

Windswept cabin hosts qualified schools, nonprofits and research groups for overnight stays, allowing for increased immersion learning at Greenwood.

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    Sleeps 20 guests
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    Modern and fully equipped
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    More rustic options available at the adjacent bunkhouse (sleeps 16)

PRESERVING LAND, PROTECTING WILDLIFE

Preserving Land & the Protection of Wildlife

Every acre is protected in its natural state through conservation easements with the Little Traverse Conservancy.

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    Forests
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    Native flora
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    Native wildlife species
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    Wetlands
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    Rivers and streams
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    Lakes
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    Hundreds of species protected, including part of Michigan’s largest elk herd

Let's connect

Reach out to us.
Let's protect it together.

Have a question, want to partner, or care about keeping wild land pristine? We'd love to hear from you — reach out and start the conversation.

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