We are a coalition of community members with a mission to preserve Michigan’s Black Eden and honor its cultural significance. We steward the land, tell important stories, and share resources to help each other thrive. 

Shawn Coffey’s haunted trail was a ton of fun, and the whole town came out!! Thank you for having us in your home, you really did it up 🎉
This weekend we are headed up to check out Shawn Coffey Sr.’s haunted trail! Mr. Coffey has been leading this fall favorite for years, and the coalition was thrilled to make a donation to support this year’s festivities. See you up north
Acknowledging the incredible work of our coalition members to acquire, steward, and make space on this important piece of land. Tell us, what do YOU want to see here? We’ll be sharing more and sourcing feedback through several avenues, but on t
Big congrats to these two young landowners who recently invested in a new oasis for themselves and their families!! Fall is alive and well in Idlewild — stay tuned for October events, a new website launch from our team, and regular updates on
Ribs fest on Paradise Lake tomorrow 9/4! Also, Paradise Membership Club is open tonight — pull up to Lindsey’s Bar for a Guest DJ 🎉
Idlewild Week has come to an end, but our summer isn’t over yet. We have some fun planned for your Labor Day weekend at Lindsey Park! Stay tuned ✨🎉

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