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Your support allows us to continue to strengthen the efforts of Michigan's conservation community. Together, we can protect Michigan for the benefit of generations to come.

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If you would like more information about our programs, please email us at  info@heartofthelakes.org 
In times like these, community matters most. Our hearts go out to the outdoor community during all of this uncertainty and confusion. And, we'd like to remind you that just because we're all keeping distance doesn't mean we can't stay connected. We're here with you, on tap, on-call, and online. We're in this together and we'll get through this together.​

Now more than ever, the outdoors is where we will find solace, happiness, clarity, and adventure. Heart of the Lakes scoured the internet to provide up-to-date resources on federal, state and local policy, business tools, inspiration to keep you active in or outdoors, COVID-19 statistics and responsible and safe outdoor activities during the epidemic.
 
Take care of yourself, your family and friends and your community, and don’t forget, social distancing is way easier in the outdoors!

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Outdoor adventures
  • Find locally protected land to explore
  • You can still go for a run outside while social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak
Responsible recreation
  • How to adventure responsibly in the time of Covid-19
  • Social Distancing in the Great Outdoors​

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  • Chikaming Open Lands - #OutdoorDetective Scavenger Hunt
  • Chippewa Watershed Conservancy - Hiking for Health's Sake
  • Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy - Virtual Hikes
  • Huron Pines - Connecting to Nature
  • Little Forks Conservancy - Foster's Field Studies
  • Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy - Social Distant Science & Adventure Video Series
  • Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy - Exploring the Nature Near You Video Series
  • mParks - Parks & Recreation Resources

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Virtual adventures
  • Heart of the Lakes - Virtual outdoor adventures​
  • Michigan Live Stream Webcams
  • ​Virtual exploration of our National Parks
Watch//read//listen
  • Books, movies, and podcasts to bring the outdoors into your home
  • Woosah Outfitters Spotify Playlist - Wavelength
  • 11 best outdoor documentaries to stream on Netflix​
  • The ROAM Podcast with Chris Jerard & Cory Richards ​​
free indoor activities
  • Color your adventure
  • Coloring, crosswords & puzzles 
  • Print & send snail mail - Courteous of Compass Paper Co.
  • Detroit Parks Coloring Books
  • Quarantine activities that don't cost money
  • Free Coloring Pages
  • The Stormy Kromer Podcast
  • Patagonia Film - Mountain of Storms
Backyard camping recipes
  • ​Cedar Wrapped Campfire Banana Boats
  • Mushroom Jerky
  • The Perfect Cast Iron Spud
  • Turmeric Tofu Scramble
  • Spicy Garlic Cashew Dip
  • Burnt Honey Cocktail Recipe

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Mental health
  • A podcast for coping
  • Meditation & Mindfulness for Michiganders - HeadSpace
  • 7 apps to help you stay calm and de-stress
  • Nature Rx: The Outdoors Can Be an Antidote to Quarantine Anxiety
  • Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
Physical health
  • 25 free at-home workouts
  • Beginner's walk-to-run program​
  • 6 ways to mix up your at-home workout

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  • How to protect yourself
  • Stay Home. Stay Safe. Executive Order
  • Live tracker: How many coronavirus cases have been reported in each U.S. state?
  • Understanding the Coronavirus Pandemic in 5 charts
  • COVID-19 and beach water quality

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Nonprofits
  • COVID-19 Resources for land trusts
  • How Nonprofits Can Accelerate Out of the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • How Nonprofits Can Utilize the New Federal Laws Dealing with COVID-19
  • Coronavirus & Nonprofits: Resources for Responding to COVID-19
  • Understanding the Videoconferencing Tools Available to Your Nonprofit
  • TechSoup - Nonprofit Resources
Business//Employer Tips
  • Employer tips for telework
  • Connection, compassion and COVID-19
  • ​​10 Steps to effective Coronavirus crisis leadership
  • Resources for Michigan businesses
working remotely
  • How to work from home if you've never done it before.
  • What to do if you can't work remotely.
  • 40 remote work stats to know
Virtual events
  • ​Virtual events the new normal?
  • How to Run a Successful Virtual Event​​

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The Kiddos
  • Virtual nature lessons - Michigan DNR
  • Gardening Activities
  • How to keep them entertained while you're socially isolated.
  • Keeping Our Kids Curious and Engaged at Home
  • How to talk to your kids about the coronavirus.
  • The Ultimate Road Trip - US National Parks!
The Parents
  • What Michigan's coronavirus school closures mean for you


Heart of the Lakes strengthens the collective efforts of organizations dedicated to the conservation of Michigan’s environmentally and economically significant land and water. We provide leadership, innovative ideas, and advocate for smart public policy for the benefit of our communities and for generations to come.
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Heart of the Lakes
PO Box 1128
Bay City, MI  48706
Heart of the Lakes is a statewide organization that concentrates and strengthens the efforts of Michigan’s land conservation community. Founded by Michigan’s land conservancies, Heart of the Lakes does what no individual organization can do on its own-- unites them under the common goal of protecting Michigan’s land. 

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Heart of the Lakes
P.O. Box 1128 Bay City, MI  48706
989-292-3582

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