Dahlem Conservancy

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The Dahlem Conservancy is a public, non-profit organization that manages and funds the Dahlem Center. The Dahlem Conservancy strives to provide environmental education and land conservancy services to residents of South Central Michigan.

Protecting South Central Michigan

The Dahlem Conservancy will be proactive in protecting wetlands and other unique lands in South Central Michigan. A main focus of The Dahlem Conservancy today is to protect the lands that are worthy of preservation, initially in the vicinity of the John & Mary Dahlem Environmental Education Center.

Board of Directors

The Dahlem Conservancy Board of Directors is made up of local business leaders and community members who all have a passion for preserving wildlife and educating the public about the natural world.

The Dahlem Conservancy Board of Directors is:

Dahlem Conservancy Staff

  • Brad Whaley, Executive Director
  • Kimberly May, Education Director
  • Denise Bigham, Office Coordinator
  • Linda Danley, Receptionist
  • Carrie Benham, Naturalist
  • Mark Snedeker, Maintenance
  • Gary Siegrist, People for Wildlife Coordinator
  • Rebecca Mehall, Development Coordinator
  • Mitzi Cranmore, Communications Assistant
  • Chris Gancsos, Dahlem Ecology Farm Coordinator
  • Lisa Brown, Dahlem Ecology Farm Educator
  • Linda Crocker, Weekend Manager

    Make a Donation

    We are grateful to those who have helped The Dahlem Conservancy by donating their time, effort, land or a financial contribution to provide environmental education and land conservancy services.

    For more information about The Dahlem Conservancy, or to make a donation, call 517-782-3453.