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 […]
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 […]
Lighthouse West: An Essay by Kathleen Stocking
The wind never seems to stops blowing at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula. Walk across this small promontory, which stretches north into the dark, early-winter waters of Lake Michigan, […]
Assisted Tree Range Expansion: How You Can Help
By Jeannie Williams, Conservation Easement Monitor This article originally appeared in our 2019 Conservation Easement Landowner Newsletter. I’ve walked nearly 100 conservation easements in Leelanau County this year. These walks […]
Click Here: One-Minute Video of Kehl Lake in Winter, New Boardwalk!
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. […]
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 […]
New Fern Garden at Palmer Woods Takes Shape
Dr. Dan Palmer has a passion for ferns. The retired physician is the author of two books on the ferns of Michigan and Hawaii. And long before the Leelanau Conservancy […]
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 […]
In the Works: New Lime Lake Preserve
Mark Fisher has made his living selling real estate in Leelanau. Years ago, he purchased seven acres along the shores of Lime Lake and thought he might build a home […]
