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

Opportunities to protect land of this scale and character near Harbor Springs are exceedingly rare. This 160-acre expanse of rolling upland hardwood forest offers a quiet, scenic landscape shaped by decades of respectful use – from hiking to cross-country skiing. This property, to forever be known as The Hundred Acre Wood: Ford Family and Friends Reserve, sits alongside 80 acres of West Traverse Township public trails to the west and 20 acres that will be protected and donated by the Ford family to the east.

Together, these connections create a larger, more resilient natural corridor for wildlife and people alike. Preserving this forest as a public reserve will safeguard its beauty, habitat, and recreational value at a moment when land like this is increasingly scarce. Your gift provides a unique chance to help forever protect this remarkable place, ensuring your generosity is permanently tied to the conservation of a true gem for the Harbor Springs community and for generations yet to come.