Michigan Protects
What We Do
Michigan Protects is seeking to develop relationships with individuals and organizations across Michigan in an effort to protect native medicinal species for future generations.
Park & Forest Districts
Local and State organizations who landscape and maintain public land and nature zones such as parks and recreational areas.
Land Owners
Individuals and Private Businesses embracing landscaping with native flora.
Preservation Areas
Organizations and Groups of all sizes who are working to preserve and revitalize native ecosystems with the addition of native plants.
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If you’d like to know more about the Michigan Protects initiative, how you can get involved, what we’re doing, and where we’re going, feel free to reach out!
What We Protect
Medicinal Plants Native to Michigan and North Eastern US
Michigan Protects focuses on medicinal plants native to the North Eastern US region woodlands with a long history of medicinal use in our heritage.
Our focus species include:
Goldenseal
Hydrastis canadensis
American Ginseng
Black Cohosh
Actaea racemosa
Blue Cohosh
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Trillium
Trillium grandiflorum
True Unicorn
Aletris farinosa
False Unicorn
Chamaelirium luteum
Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis
Greater Yellow Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium pubescens
Lesser Yellow Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium parviflorum
Michigan Protects
Protecting the Future of Herbal Medicine
Create a Botanical Sanctuary on your land.
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How to Get Involved
If you’re passionate about preserving Michigan’s native woodland plant species you can get involved with Michigan Protects today!
Connect!
If you're interested in joining the initiative, let's chat about becoming a member today!
Volunteer!
Michigan Protects is accepting 'plants on the ground'! See how you can give your time!
Donate!
You can also make a secure monetary donation here on michiganprotects.org!