HOST YOUR NEXT
MEETING, Team Builder, Party, OR Event
​@ THE Michigan Wildlife Conservancy

ACTIVITIES On the Grounds

Unique opprotunites
> 259 Acres to Play With
> Bonfire Pit
> 4 Miles of Trails
> 3 Private Ponds
> Disc Golf Course On Site
> Wildlife Around Every Turn

​** 3D Archery Coming Soon...
> In House Liquor License
> 10,000 Sq. Ft. Cedar Lodge
> Indoor & Outdoor Venue Options
> Wildlife Pub On Site
> Indoor Fire Place
> Plenty of Parking

** We can accommodate most sizes

Planning a flawless event begins with choosing the right location. The Michigan Wildlife Conservancy offers first-class accommodations to suit every event. From banquets and wedding ceremonies and receptions to seminars and conferences, our facilities offer a quiet woodland retreat perfect for all occasions. Only minutes from downtown Lansing, our Wildlife Center lets you get away from it all, without traveling far away. ​
Treat your guests to an "Up North" feeling without the drive!  

​OUR UNIQUE SPACES

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Anderson Great Hall

Features a field stone fireplace, maple floors, cedar log interior, cathedral ceiling, and comfortable furnishings, making this room an excellent choice for informal meetings, retreats, dinner parties, or planning. 

Seating for up to 60 around table side. Upper balcony available for additional space or seating as well. 
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Waterfront Patio Venue

The beautiful venue makes the perfect place for any retreat, event, party, etc. The glass roof makes it easy for uncooperative weather, rain or shine everybody remains dry. 

 ​3600 Sq. Ft. of outdoor venue space entirely covered under glass roof, with an incredible view. Seating arrangements can seat up to 300 around table side, or 1000 people in concert format (columns and rows). 
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DeVlieg Conservation Hall

A bright, airy and flexible room that can be set up to accommodate 100. Features ground floor, walkout access to a covered patio and an adjacent prep kitchen. Perfect for workshops, seminars, classes and receptions.

Can also be rented for a more relaxed rustic setting, with handmade whiskey barrel, pallet tables, that blend right into your surroundings. 
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Hendy Conference Room

Adjacent to the Anderson Great Hall and Bengel Board Room, this comfortable conference room features a wet-bar with a table that seats 10 (the room can accommodate up to 15.)

Can be rented separately or in conjunction with the Great Hall.

Many parties will use this room when renting the the Great Hall, for catering, and beverage set up. Discounted pricing when renting both this room and the Great Hall.
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Bengel Board Room

Features executive-level furnishings including a mahogany conference table that accommodates 12, a wet-bar, mini-fridge, walkout deck and view of Priggooris Lake. 

Also contains an enclosed white board with the option for a pull-down AV Screen.
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Beverage Service & Audio/Visual Equipment Rental Available: 
projector | screen | easels
Reviews
4.9* out of 5* According to 57 Reviews

"Beautiful grounds, great management, lots of meeting space! We loved the covered deck! Had our staff In-Service here and it was amazing. Endless possibilities at the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy:) Thank you for everything!
        - Consumers Professional Credit Union

"WOW... WHAT A WONDERFUL FACILITY AND ENVIRONMENT CREATING A GREAT ATMOSPHERE TO HOST A MEETING. AWAY FROM IT ALL - YET SO CLOSE. THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE WE RECEIVED WAS OUTSTANDING. WE WILL RETURN." 
          - SCOTT DZURKA PRESIDENT/CEO, MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF UNITED WAYS

"THANK YOU FOR THE USE OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL FACILITY! EVERYONE SPOKE WELL OF BOTH THE SPACE THAT WAS MADE AVAILABLE, AND THE PEACE AND QUIET WE WERE PRIVILEGED TO SHARE. THANKS AGAIN!"
           - EDUGUIDE

"WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO HOLD A MEMORIAL. VERY HAPPY WITH THE ACCOMMODATIONS AND EVERYONE WAS WONDERFUL TO WORK WITH."
          -TAMI FORSYTH, DEWITT
Questions?
Call us at 517.641.7677
or stop by and check us out!
Laughlin Building Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon - Fri
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