Saturday, July 18, 2015

Lansing Regional Chamber Monthly Mixer - - Michigan Wildlife Conservancy - - Lansing Civic Events - - July 14, 2015 - - by Chuck Krafft


Lansing Regional Chamber Mixer 
Michigan Wildlife Conservancy 
July 15, 2015 
 
Do you want to learn of an amazing place to have a Board Meeting, Wedding Reception or other gathering?  At the Lansing Regional Chamber Mixer, we had the pleasure of gathering at the Bengel Wildlife Center at the Michigan Wildlife conservancy.   

 
We gathered in the DeVleig Conservation Hall.  This is a large versatile room that connects with a walkout patio (with a roof to keep out the rain) that looks out onto a magnificent natural wetland view.  They roasted a pig and had various other hors d’oeuvres to eat.  I estimate that around 100 local business people were in attendance.
 
 
After the guests spent some time mingling, John Ropp, the director of the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy gave a short talk and treated us to a tour of the building!  The following rooms are in the upstairs area.
 
He led us to the Anderson Great hall which is has a beautiful Fieldstone fireplace, maple floors and plush furniture.  It would be a wonderful place to have drinks or engage in a discussion by the fire! 
 
The Bengel Boardroom is a beautiful Executive conference room with a boardroom table and cushioned chairs.  There is a wonderful view overlooking Priggooris Lake and a marsh.  It also is equipped with a/v and teleconferencing capabilities and a wet bar.   
 
 
Another room is the Hendy Conference Room, which also provides a wet bar.

 
You can lease these rooms individually (including the DeVleig Conservation hall) or various combinations of them.
 
 
The Conservancy leases out these rooms to help to fund its operations.  It is dedicated to the restoration of a variety of wildlife habitats.  The Bengel Wildlife Center is set on 259 acres of nature.  People can hike through the grounds and see the wildflowers, prairie and animals native to the center.  In the winter, you can also ski the trails.
 
 
They have done many projects to restore national habitat.  Through the Conservancy’s efforts, Michigan has actually increased its wetland acreage over the last 30 years.  The Conservancy also provides many educational workshops.
 
 
The Michigan Wildlife Conservancy has a beautiful facility for hosting your gathering!  

 
You can learn all about the facilities for rent and the wonderful programs at their website.
 
 
 
 
You will truly be amazed by the beauty of the center and its available rooms.  You can call at 517-641-7677 to learn more.

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