DeVries Nature Conservancy

The DeVries Nature Conservancy is a nonprofit organization created through the estate of Jack and Frances DeVries. It was the DeVries' intent that their property endure forever as a place for the community to enjoy; dedicated to preserving the natural history and agricultural heritage of Shiawassee County. Mission Statement: The mission of the DeVries Nature Conservancy is to inspire curiosity and foster learning about Michigan's natural history and rural past by providing engaging, individualized, and unique experiences to the public. Our stated purpose is: To protect and preserve the natural communities that inhabit the Conservancy's grounds in a manner consistent with the region's native flora and fauna; To help people understand their local heritage by cultivating a "sense of place" through an appreciation of the region's human history and natural environment; all the elements that, together, make a place special and unique.

We provide a natural space for our community's enjoyment, educational and outreach programs for their lasting benefit.