McLean Nature Preserve

08/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out Sunday and got to visit a seldom seen part of the preserve. The green trail has tree covered trails that look like they came right out of a painting!

We braved surprise rain showers, but the weather did turn around by the end. Hopefully we will see you this Saturday for our photography event at 1pm.

08/25/2026

Show us your favorite nature photo you took this summer! 👇

Think you could benefit from some photography tips? Or maybe you need some outdoors time with some like-minded folks? Join us for a free event, Nature Photography 101, this Saturday at 1pm.

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*photo by Emily Steffen*

08/23/2026

It's not as straightforward as you might think!

Stop by our Man Vs. Nature program today at 3pm to learn how Mother Nature has worked her magic at the preserve over the decades.

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08/21/2026

Happy Friday!

If you are looking to get some nature time in this weekend, come check us out on Sunday. Owner Jim will be hosting a Man Vs. Nature walk on a seldom explored part of the preserve. Learn first hand how farmland transitions back to wildlife habitat. Event starts at 3pm and is free to the public.

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08/20/2026

This could be you! Spend the afternoon outside, connecting with nature and capturing your special moments ❤️

Professional photographer Emily specializes in film photography, so feel free to bring your camera. Her guidance also applies to digital, so phone cameras are welcome! We just want to encourage you to come and have fun. Take advantage of this free program.

Saturday, August 29th at 1pm
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Also, this Sunday, August 23rd at 3pm we will be offering a Man Vs. Nature walk with owner Jim. Learn how the preserve has been transformed from farmland to the landscape we see now.

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08/18/2026

Thank you Midland Daily News for the share!

On this guided walk, guests will have access to an area of the preserve that is seldom visited to see how nature can reclaim an area cleared by man.
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08/14/2026

If you've been on our property lately, did you test out our new bridge? Thanks to the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy and their hard work, we have a wonderful new bridge on the Western part of our trail system 👣

Thank you for all you do!

08/10/2026

Have you ever wanted tips on how to capture the beauty of nature?

Coming up on Saturday, August 29th, we have a new program at the preserve! 📷

Published photographer Emily Steffen will be teaching a Nature 101 photography clinic to our guests. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer. We are excited to have her and we hope you are too!

This will be a FREE program.