About Us

Pier Cove Ravine Trust

The Pier Cove Ravine Trust was formed May 26, 1973 as a Michigan Trust Corporation to maintain and preserve the property (approximately 70 acres) as defined in the trust document and is managed through the trustees. The trust came about through the efforts of several property owners including the heirs of Mr. O. C. Simonds.

The Trust is now a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt Michigan non-profit corporation. The volunteer Board of Directors is elected biannually. Advisory and Working Committee Members may be appointed as deemed necessary. The purpose of the Trust is to maintain the Ravine in its natural and undeveloped beauty. Volunteers and donors play an important role in preserving the Ravine.

Board of Directors

  • Tim McKeown - President & Director

  • Paul zur Nieden - Vice President & Director

  • Lori Nutter - Treasurer & Director

  • Bill Diedrich - Secretary & Director

  • Betsy Foster - Director

  • Eve Simonds McKeown - Director

  • Jay Gooch - Director

“Happiness comes in largest measure to those who live in closest harmony with nature”

— O.C. Simonds
(1855-1931)

Dedicated to Mr. O. C. Simonds whose foresight and effort created The Pier Cove Ravine.