A ONCE-IN-A-GENERATION CONSERVATION PROJECT TO PROTECT A BELOVED HARBOR SPRINGS LANDSCAPE

Little Traverse Conservancy has officially acquired The Hundred Acre Wood: Ford Family and Friends Reserve, completing a $3 million community fundraising campaign to protect this Harbor Springs gem and ensure it remains a place for people and nature for generations to come.

The acquisition marks the culmination of an extraordinary community effort that came together around a landscape already well known and loved by generations of area residents. For years, people have enjoyed the rolling hills, forest, and trail network for walking, cross-country skiing, and time outdoors.

The newly protected reserve is adjacent to approximately 80 acres owned by West Traverse Township, creating an even larger block of connected natural land. An existing trail links the properties, offering possibilities for a network of publicly accessible trails just minutes from downtown.

LTC plans to improve the trail system and develop a parking area. The forest and varied terrain provide important wildlife habitat while also offering opportunities for hiking, skiing, exploration, and quiet enjoyment of the outdoors.