In Leelanau, our forests are more than beautiful places to recreate. Trees provide habitat, clean air and water, and help combat the effects of climate change. As we celebrate Earth […]

In Leelanau, our forests are more than beautiful places to recreate. Trees provide habitat, clean air and water, and help combat the effects of climate change. As we celebrate Earth […]
The LC Stream Samplers program collects data on water quality for 19 different streams in Leelanau. Volunteers work in teams of 2, and take samples and data for their assigned […]
Jim and Toddy spent their careers immersed in the local farming community. Now, their cherished orchards will be farmland forever. Photos by Mark Smith Jim Nugent and Toddy Rieger are […]
Dive into the captivating world of herpetology as a team of experts explore the Cedar River Preserve, revealing the important role of wetland habitat for reptiles and amphibians. Director of […]
The Gallagher family have a vision for the future as they secure a Conservation Easement on their beloved vineyard. With roots stretching back generations, they are not just cultivating grapes […]
Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. — Ralph Waldo […]
From Christmas trees to cherries, the Kiessel brothers’ journey has created a farming legacy passed on to the next generation. Bill and Don Kiessel bought what is now Kiessel Farms […]
For 25 years, volunteers have helped rescue wildflowers and native plants, cultivating community and nurturing biodiversity in Leelanau’s woodlands. Every spring in Leelanau County, a group of dedicated volunteers quietly […]
Biodiversity is important for all natural landscapes. Plant and animal wildlife impact each other in various ways, with deer having a particularly powerful effect on plant life. Within Palmer Woods […]
At the tip of the peninsula, Gene and Kathy Garthe’s commitment to land conservation paves the way for continued sustainable agriculture and environmental preservation. Photos by Mark Smith Many of […]