Sibley Prairie is not just land—it is one of Michigan’s most irreplaceable natural treasures. Located in Brownstown Township, Wayne County, it is the largest and highest-quality lakeplain prairie remaining in the entire state. Prairies like this once covered vast areas, but today almost all are gone. Sibley Prairie is the last of its kind.

Recently, 440 acres—the very heart of the Sibley Prairie—were put up for auction. Had the sale gone through, this globally rare ecosystem would have been lost forever to development. In a dramatic turn, the owner has granted the Michigan Land Conservancy an option to purchase the land—but only if we can raise $6 million by the end of 2026.

THE CLOCK IS TICKING! Fortunately, several organizations have banded together to Save Sibley Prairie. Our goal is to raise $500,000 by Dec. 2025 to keep our fundraising efforts on track. To learn more and donate to the preservation of this rare natural area visit the Sibley Prairie Coalition website here.

Save Sibley Prairie!

By MICHIGAN LAND CONSERVANCY

Save Sibley Prairie!

A once in a lifetime opportunity!