THE MALCOLM CENTER

For over five decades, our community’s commitment to protecting the lands and waters of northern Michigan has grown in extraordinary ways. The work of Little Traverse Conservancy is a direct reflection of that support.

In 2005, LTC held and managed nearly 10,000 acres as preserves and reserves, protected 9,400 acres of private land through conservation easements, and operated with a staff of 11. Today, thanks to the dedication of landowners, members, donors, and partners like you, LTC protects and stewards more than 83,000 acres of land. We manage over 27,000 acres as preserves and reserves, maintain more than 125 miles of public trails, and work with a team of more than 23 staff members across conservation, stewardship, and education.

With this growth comes an increasing responsibility to care for these lands and serve the community that makes this work possible. Our current office has supported this mission, but it is time for our capacity to match the scale of our responsibility and the opportunities ahead.

That opportunity is taking root at the Offield Family Viewlands Working Forest Reserve near Harbor Springs.

We are honored and excited to introduce our future home: The Malcolm Center for Little Traverse Conservancy.

Growing from an existing footprint of buildings, The Malcolm Center will create a welcoming conservation hub where people can gather, learn, and connect with the land. It will bring together staff, volunteers, board members, partners, and community members in spaces designed to support collaboration, education, and stewardship.

This will be a place where toddlers can play and grandparents can comfortably wander; where landowners can discover the many tools available to help protect their own land; and where visitors can experience some of the most breathtaking views of Little Traverse Bay from one of the Conservancy’s most beloved properties.

With inviting indoor and outdoor spaces, a welcoming commons area, and room to foster deeper partnerships throughout the region, The Malcolm Center will strengthen our ability to serve this community for generations to come. More than a new office, it will be a lasting home for conservation.

This vision is becoming a reality because of people like you: members, neighbors, and friends who care deeply about this place. Together, alongside the leadership of those who have stepped forward early, we can build something lasting for our entire community.