# Evergreen Philanthropy: The Hartwick Pines

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Podcast: [Michigan History Moment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/michigan-history-moment-4814484)
Published: 2025-10-07T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://michigan-history-moment.captivate.fm
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## Resource

Michigan's white pine forests are thriving today thanks to the life and legacy of Karen Hartwick, whose remarkable donation of forested land, serves as a compelling narrative of love, loss, and conservation. Karen's father, Nels Mickelson, was a Danish immigrant who forged a path in the logging industry upon his arrival in America in 1866. His success provided economic opportunities during a transformative period in American history; however, it came at a significant environmental cost, as vast expanses of forest were sacrificed in the name of progress. With her remarkable act of philanthropy, inspired by her desire to honor the memory of her father and late husband, Edward Hartwick, Michigan's natural heritage was preserved through her donation of over 8,000 acres of forested land, now known as Hartwick Pines State Park. ___________________________ Produced by  Michigan History Magazine

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