Adopt-A-Game Area Program
Pheasants Forever, Inc., MI DNR, and the Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation are proud to present the MI Adopt-A-Game Area Program - an exciting new model for conservation that allows you to support establishment and maintenance of diverse grasslands on public lands that you use and enjoy.
It's no secret that grasslands are one of the fastest disappearing ecosystems on the planet, and Michigan has been no exception to this rule. Historically, Southern Michigan was dominated by a patchwork of tallgrass prairie, oak savanna, and woodlands. Called the "Prairie/Hardwood Transition Zone", this habitat mosaic was maintained by periodic wildfires and deliberate burns set by Native Americans. It may be hard to believe now, but this landscape once supported such iconic grassland species as Plains Bison, Greater Prairie Chickens, and many other species that are exclusively associated with the American Great Plains today. After settlement of this region by Europeans, the productive soils and relative lack of trees made grasslands prime candidates for conversion to Agriculture. This agricultural conversion, together with suppression of wildfires, has led to a dichotomous landscape of intensive agriculture and mature woodlands in Southern Michigan.
Grasslands
The Adopt-A-Game Area Program is an opportunity for the public - individuals, clubs, foundations, corporations, etc. - to help re-establish native grasslands on select State Game Areas throughout Southern Michigan.
Grasslands established through this program will improve water and air quality in Michigan, and will support a vast array of wildlife species, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, ring-necked pheasant, cottontail rabbit, grassland nesting songbirds, monarch butterflies, and other native pollinators. Additionally, because all habitat work will take place on lands open to public recreation, Michigan residents will benefit from improved opportunities for wildlife viewing, hunting, and other wildlife-based outdoor recreation.
Disappearing grasslands are a threat to us all. You can help by becoming a sponsor today! Earn Gold (over $25,000), Silver (over $5,000) or Bronze (over $500) with your tax-deductible donation*
Sponsors Program
Sponsors will receive their names/logos on the following as recognition for their donations:
- On the kiosk sign at the Game, Wildlife, or Recreation area that you sponsored**
- On this website and the Michigan Pheasants Forever facebook page
- On the MI DNR website
- In the Pheasants Forever Magazine "Michigan Highlights" section
- In an annual press release
- In publicity material developed for your organization's use
Adopt-A-Game Area Program Sponsors
A huge Thank You to all of our Adopt-A-Game Area Program Sponsors
Allegan State Game Area
Silver: DNR Wildlife Habitat Grant Program
Bronze: Allegan County PF, Grand Valley PF
Coldwater Lake State Park
Silver: Branch County PF, Consumers Energy Foundation
Bronze: ITC Holdings Corp
Cornish State Game Area
Silver: DNR Wildlife Habitat Grant Program
Bronze: Anonymous Donor
Dr. Gordon Guyer State Fish & Wildlife Area
Silver: DNR Wildlife Habitat Grant Program
Gratiot-Saginaw State Game Area
Silver: DNR Wildlife Habitat Grant Program
Bronze: Gratiot County PF
Maple River State Game Area
Silver: Consumers Energy Foundation
Bronze: ITC Holdings Corp.
Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area
Gold: Consumers Energy Foundation
Silver: Bay Area Community Foundation – Environmental Endowment Fund
Bronze: Bay Area Community Foundation – Northern Bay County Fund
Petersburg State Game Area
Silver: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – SE Michigan Resilience Fund
Bronze: ITC Holdings Corp., Monroe County PF
Pinconning Township State Game Area
Silver: Bay Area Community Foundation – Environmental Endowment Fund
Bronze: Bay Area Community Foundation – Northern Bay County Fund
Port Huron State Game Area
Silver: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – SE Michigan Resilience Fund, St. Clair County PF
Bronze: Flint SCI
Rose Lake State Wildlife Area
Bronze: Ingham County PF, Michigan PF State Council
Sharonville State Game Area
Gold: DNR Wildlife Habitat Grant Program
Silver: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – SE Michigan Resilience Fund
Bronze: Washtenaw County PF
Shiawassee River State Game Area
Silver: DNR Wildlife Habitat Grant Program
Bronze: Saginaw County PF
St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area
Silver: DTE Energy Foundation
Bronze: Enbridge Inc.
St. Johns Marsh State Game Area
Silver: Consumers Energy Foundation, DTE Energy Foundation, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – SE MI Resilience Fund, St. Clair County PF
Bronze: Enbridge Inc.
Verona State Game Area
Silver: Consumers Energy Foundation, DNR Wildlife Habitat Grant Program
Bronze: ITC Holdings Corp., Macomb County PF
You can support grassland restoration efforts at any of the publicly owned properties show below!
