We had a great time at Kehl Lake Natural Area showing off the new boardwalk there to 31 of our supporters who attended our Director’s hike on January 2, 2020. […]
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Remembering Rich Hoover
Our board and staff mourn the loss of our beloved board member, Rich Hoover. Rich died shortly before Christmas after a battle with cancer. Our thoughts go out to Rich’s […]
Joy Riders: Palmer Woods’ Popularity Grows Thanks to Mountain Bike Trails
(From our Fall, 2019 Newsletter). On a Monday morning in early July, a steady stream of cars circulates through the parking lot at Palmer Woods Forest Reserve. It had only […]
Gallagher Family Protects Beloved Farmland
John Gallagher Jr. says that he and his family “have been blessed” to own more than 400 acres of breathtakingly gorgeous farmland in Leelanau’s Elmwood Township. Panoramic views from the […]
Clay Cliffs Autumn Video and Poem
Visit Clay Cliffs with Jen Reid, who captures Autumn’s glory on video. Then, walk a loop with poet Carolyn Zaleon who finds respite here on a summer hike. Thanks to […]
From the Director: Climate Change and the Leelanau Conservancy
I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the […]
Essay: The Healing Power of Nature
While waiting for a hike to begin during Earth Week last spring at Kehl Lake, I felt my phone buzzing in my pocket. Glancing at the screen, I saw it […]
New Boardwalk at Kehl Lake Natural Area Creates Opportunity for Hikers and YouthWork
A new 400-foot boardwalk for hikers is in the works at Kehl Lake Natural Area, which winds through lush ferns, cardinal flowers and towering hemlocks along the lake. The boardwalk […]
DeYoung Natural Area: Restoring the Historic Farmhouse to its Former Glory
Our journey into historic restoration of the 164-year-old DeYoung farmhouse reached a satisfying place this summer. The 191-acre DeYoung Natural Area contains the only remaining buildings of any of our […]
From the Director: Peninsula’s Progress
Progress might have been alright once, but it has gone on too long. —Ogden Nash, American Poet Picture a boy. He’s ten years old. Brown hair, brown eyes, and ears […]
