The planned auction of 440 acres at the heart of Sibley Prairie has been halted! Fritz Enterprises, Inc. has granted the Michigan Land Conservancy an option to purchase the property for $6 million. Working with a coalition of local conservation partners, the Conservancy is now racing to secure the funds needed to protect this irreplaceable natural treasure for future generations.
Located in heavily-populated Wayne County, Sibley Prairie is the largest and highest-quality lakeplain prairie remaining in the entire state. Once prairies covered thousands of acres in Michigan, but this rare habitat has been almost entirely lost. Sibley Prairie is the last of its kind and harbors a number of threatened and endangered species. The property also contains significant forest and wetland habitats that reduce flooding, filter water, and provide essential refuge for wildlife.
Donations are being accepted both large and small. Please consider providing financial support. This truly is a one-of-one conservation opportunity, and the coalition cannot acquire the prairie without financial support.