A trail steward is a dedicated volunteer and the true caretaker of our natural area hiking trails. They are the ones who help us make sure branches are cleared before […]
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Finnegan Family Donation Expands Hatlem Creek Preserve by 82 Acres
Near the edge of Glen Lake is Hatlem Creek Preserve. Spongy wetlands and an unofficial trail in the form of an old two-track make the preserve one of our less […]
Board Chair’s Message
”I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”— Mother Teresa Given the gracious opportunity to put words to a […]
Earth Week 2023
The snow is melting, migratory birds are returning, and soon, we’ll see cherry trees bloom. Spring is here! Celebrate the seasonal shift, Leelanau, and all who call it home, with […]
Longtime Volunteers Make $1 Million Gift
Bart and Gail Ingraham have made a gift of more than $1 million to the Leelanau Conservancy through their estate plans. This generous gift will protect more than 880 acres […]
From Your Director
Goodness is the only investment that never fails.– Henry David Thoreau As we head into our 35th year, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Your support […]
Water Quality Questions with Conservation Easement Monitor Chase Heise
Back in the 1990s, Dr. Tim Keilty started a water quality program when he realized that credible strategies with a strong scientific foundation were needed to protect these important resources. […]
Call for New Docents
The Leelanau Conservancy is recruiting local nature enthusiasts for a new class of Docents who will lead hikes in our natural areas. This is a volunteer role. The docent program […]
Forever Forestland
Is there a bigger star of Autumn than the trees? With their vibrant seasonal color change, the trees of Leelanau put on a crimson, orange, and gold show that is […]
Sustainers Circle Spotlight
Over the last 11 years of living in the county, life has been good to Tom Balazs and Liz Ketterer. Their connection to Leelanau and the community grows deeper with […]
