The Bow in the Clouds property got its name from the donors—the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph—who reference the rainbow after the Great Flood, as a promise to care for the Earth.

The Sisters turned it over to Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) because they were getting older and were concerned for its long-term stewardship. SWMLC has been working with them and diverse partners on habitat management and improving access for the Sisters and many others in the community.