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Asylum Lake Preservation Association

About
Mission & Org History
ALPA at Work
Planting Inventory
Minutes & Newsletters
Partner Organizations
Nearby Nature
The Preserve
Plan your visit
Preserve Ecology
Preserve History
Preserve Photos
Current Issues
Management Transfer to County
Green Zoning
Development at Stadium and Drake
Water Flow
Stormwater Remediation
Events
News
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Volunteer/donate
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ALPA
April 3, 2021

New Shadow Boxes at Entrance Focus on Seasons

ALPA
April 3, 2021

ALPA has redesigned the shadow boxes at each entrance to the Preserve. We plan to update these seasonally and would love to hear your thoughts and comments on how they enhance your experience. Make sure to stop and take a look, learn and enjoy this natural space. Happy Spring!

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Newer PostPrescribed Burn Encourages New Growth
Older PostBeavers Take Up Residence

NEWS ARCHIVE

  • 2026 8
    • Sep 17, 2026 Public Comment on Conservation and Green Space Zoning at Environmental Concerns Committee Meeting Sep 17, 2026
    • Sep 8, 2026 Public Comment on Conservation and Green Space Zoning at City Commission Meeting Sep 8, 2026
    • Sep 3, 2026 ALPA-Designed Conservation and Green Zoning Districts Introduced at City Planning Commission Meeting Sep 3, 2026
    • Aug 20, 2026 Environmental Concerns Committee Votes to Recommend Two New Green Zoning Districts to the City Commission Aug 20, 2026
    • Apr 11, 2026 ALPMC Adopts Recommended Provisions for the Asylum Lake Preserve Interlocal Agreement Apr 11, 2026
    • Mar 25, 2026 Proposed Transfer of Asylum Lake Preserve from Western Michigan University (WMU) to Kalamazoo County Parks Mar 25, 2026
    • Jan 27, 2026 Denied: Commercial Rezone Request for 4301 Stadium Dr. Jan 27, 2026
    • Jan 10, 2026 ALPA Continues Work to Stop Rezoning of 4301 Stadium Dr. Jan 10, 2026
  • 2025 10
    • Oct 28, 2025 ALPA Hosts Informational Meeting Regarding Rezoning Request Oct 28, 2025
    • Oct 21, 2025 Volunteers Continue Important Work in Preserve Oct 21, 2025
    • Sep 9, 2025 Summer Work Day Volunteers Tag Trees for Future Protection Sep 9, 2025
    • Jun 3, 2025 History Walk Attracts Over 70 Participants Jun 3, 2025
    • Jun 3, 2025 Lake Levels Continue to Fluctuate Jun 3, 2025
    • Jun 3, 2025 WMU Targets Areas for New Growth In Prescribed Burn Jun 3, 2025
    • Jun 3, 2025 Vounteers Tackled Garlic Mustard Jun 3, 2025
    • Mar 24, 2025 Stewardship Progam Is Off to a Great Start. Mar 24, 2025
    • Mar 13, 2025 Asylum Lake Stewardship Program Is Underway. Mar 13, 2025
    • Mar 1, 2025 ALPA Joins Groups to Plan Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 Mar 1, 2025
  • 2024 1
    • Nov 18, 2024 November 2024 - Updates from a busy year at ALPA Nov 18, 2024
  • 2023 9
    • Oct 28, 2023 Community Shows Support at Special Informational Meeting Oct 28, 2023
    • Oct 16, 2023 ALPA Is Working to Keep Citizens up to Date on Issues Regarding Asylum Lake. Oct 16, 2023
    • Oct 3, 2023 New Residents Include River Otters Oct 3, 2023
    • Jul 25, 2023 Efforts Continue to Stay Ahead of the Beavers Jul 25, 2023
    • May 30, 2023 Gathering Celebrates the Preserve as a Community Treasure May 30, 2023
    • May 25, 2023 Zoning Ordinance Remains a Concern May 25, 2023
    • Apr 5, 2023 Zoning Change Proposals Would Allow Car Wash Apr 5, 2023
    • Apr 5, 2023 Join Us for a Special Gathering! Apr 5, 2023
    • Apr 5, 2023 Neighborhood Seeks to Have Parking Restored at Winchell Entrance Apr 5, 2023
  • 2022 6
    • Jun 27, 2022 Support is Still Needed to Oppose Parking Ban Jun 27, 2022
    • Jun 15, 2022 Parking on Winchell is Now Banned; Asylum Lake Needs Your Help. Jun 15, 2022
    • Apr 6, 2022 ALPA Hosting Garlic Mustard Pull as Annual Gathering Apr 6, 2022
    • Feb 20, 2022 ALPA Meets with Local News Reporter Feb 20, 2022
    • Feb 20, 2022 ALPA Helps to Save Oak Trees Feb 20, 2022
    • Feb 20, 2022 Red Trail Rerouting Completed Feb 20, 2022
  • 2021 16
    • Nov 2, 2021 Volunteers Clear Debris at Beaver Deceiver Nov 2, 2021
    • Nov 2, 2021 Car Wash Still Possible; ALPA Takes New Position Nov 2, 2021
    • Nov 2, 2021 NFP PHASE 2 Passes City Commision Nov 2, 2021
    • Jul 20, 2021 Tributes to ALPA Supporters Jul 20, 2021
    • May 21, 2021 ALPA Issues Statement of Support for NFP Phase 2 May 21, 2021
    • May 19, 2021 ALPA and Volunteers Spend Two Saturdays Pulling Garlic Gustard May 19, 2021
    • May 19, 2021 Natural Features Protection (NFP): Phase 2 Voices Needed. May 19, 2021
    • Apr 24, 2021 New Ideas for Places to Walk and Enjoy Nature Apr 24, 2021
    • Apr 23, 2021 ALPA Joins in Earth Day 2021 Celebration Apr 23, 2021
    • Apr 11, 2021 Prescribed Burn Encourages New Growth Apr 11, 2021
    • Apr 3, 2021 New Shadow Boxes at Entrance Focus on Seasons Apr 3, 2021
    • Mar 20, 2021 Beavers Take Up Residence Mar 20, 2021
    • Mar 20, 2021 New Brochure and Trail Markers Mar 20, 2021
    • Mar 20, 2021 Vandals Destroy Bike Racks Mar 20, 2021
    • Mar 20, 2021 ALPA Board Members Spruce up Parkview Entrance Mar 20, 2021
    • Mar 20, 2021 August, 2020 ALPA Board Approves Statement Supporting Keep Kalamazoo Wild Mar 20, 2021
  • 2020 10
    • Feb 29, 2020 Garlic Mustard Has Got to Go Feb 29, 2020
    • Feb 29, 2020 Where Youngsters Learn to Love the Land Feb 29, 2020
    • Feb 29, 2020 What Do These Two Creatures Have In Common? Feb 29, 2020
    • Feb 29, 2020 The History of Asylum Lake and the Surrounding Land Feb 29, 2020
    • Feb 29, 2020 Water Quality in the Preserve Feb 29, 2020
    • Feb 29, 2020 Looking Ahead for Asylum Lake Feb 29, 2020
    • Feb 29, 2020 Controlled Burns Really Are 'Rocket Science' Feb 29, 2020
    • Feb 29, 2020 What's Going On Under Ground? Hydrogeology of Asylum Lake Preserve Feb 29, 2020
    • Feb 29, 2020 Poetry Inspired by Asylum Lake Preserve Feb 29, 2020
    • Feb 5, 2020 The History of Asylum Lake Preservation Association Feb 5, 2020
 
 

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