Sam Kapp is an independent historian with a passion for the environment. Sam graduated from Northern Michigan University in 2021. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy since 2018. New to Southwest Michigan, Sam is eager to immerse himself in his new community and its natural wonders.
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Embark on an awe-inspiring journey to unveil the lesser-known properties under Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy’s stewardship, as the remarkable biodiversity and natural beauty of these places are revealed close to your own backyard.
Marking its 25th Anniversary, the Lillian Anderson Arboretum near Oshtemo Park off of West Main, owned and cared for by Kalamazoo College, has quietly become a trail treasure, with its 140 acres (plus and addition 150-plus surrounding acres) that includes winding paths through woods and around water. As with most nature preserves, The Arb (as it is known) has a story. Read on to find out more.