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.
We partner with colleges, universities and agencies whose researchers use Greenwood as a living laboratory — from elk and bird surveys to herpetology, water quality and forest ecology studies.
- Long-term wildlife survey plots open to visiting researchers
- Access to river, wetland, lake and upland study sites
- Data sharing with conservation partners and agencies
COMMUNITY LEARNING
Community Field Trips & Workshops.
Guided outings for the wider community — snowshoers, cross-country skiers, hikers and birding enthusiasts — plus seasonal workshops led by naturalists on the land itself.
- Public seasonal outings across the trail network
- Naturalist-led birding and tracking workshops
- Small groups, quiet trails, minimal impact
YOUTH EDUCATION
Environmental Education with N. Michigan Schools.
Programs built with Northern Michigan teachers so time outdoors counts. Elementary through high school field experiences are mapped to NGSS and other curricular goals.
- Field trips aligned with NGSS and district curriculum
- Hands-on stations: water, soils, forests, wildlife signs
- Teacher planning support before every visit
GROUP RETREATS
Windswept Cabin for Schools, Non-profits & groups.
Windswept Cabin and the Bunkhouse host qualified school, non-profit and research groups for overnight stays — so learning can carry on from dawn chorus to night sky.
- Windswept Cabin sleeps up to 20 guests
- Available to schools, non-profits and qualified groups
- Multi-day residencies for research and education
LAND STEWARDSHIP
Preserving Land & the Protection of Wildlife.
Every acre is held in its natural state through conservation easements with the Little Traverse Conservancy, and managed under forestry plans written for habitat rather than harvest.
- Permanent protection via conservation easements
- Forestry plans that prioritise wildlife habitat
- 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.