Did you know that many of the beautiful fall views you see while driving around Leelanau are other corridors of natural and agricultural land in our County that have been protected through private conservation easements with the […]
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From Our President
Ten years ago I walked into the offices of the Leelanau Conservancy, offering to volunteer. Having just retired and moved with my husband to Traverse City, we needed to establish […]
2 New Beginner-Level Mountain Bike Loops Open at Palmer Woods Forest Reserve
Four miles of new mountain bike trails are now officially open to the public at Palmer Woods Forest Reserve. Palmer Woods is the Leelanau Conservancy’s largest property, weighing in at […]
Sustainer Spotlight – Mimi Mullin
Every summer, Mimi Mullin makes the journey from her home in Columbus, Ohio, to a small brown cabin in Leland. Though Ohio is her home by location, Leland is her […]
A Legacy of Farming
When the Leelanau Conservancy protects family farms, we often talk about the land as a globally rare resource that is perfect for growing stonefruit. We identify streams and towering hardwood […]
Stewarding a Beloved Preserve
By Carolyn Faught, who retired from our communications staff in April, 2021. During the 41 years that Gretchen and Tom Dunfee owned their home on Little Traverse Lake, Gretchen had […]
Five Can’t-Miss Natural Areas This Summer
Michigan summers are the long-awaited reward at the end of a harsh winter and cool spring. We trade in our heavy layers and early nights for sunshine-soaked strolls that linger […]
Palmer Woods 2.0
The summer of the trail Welcome to the summer of the trail. Eight miles of new mountain bike trails are slated to be built at Palmer Woods Forest Reserve this […]
Volunteer Spotlight: The Palmer Woods Mountain Bike Trail Crew
One group that was able to eventually meet up and work in a socially distant fashion was the “Palmer Woods Mountain Bike Trail Crew.” Every Tuesday evening from late August […]
Leelanau Conservancy Launches Palmer Woods 1000 Project, Seeks to Expand Palmer Woods Forest Reserve by 350 Acres
The Leelanau Conservancy announced plans today to expand its largest natural area to over 1000 acres. With the Palmer Woods 1000-Acre Project, the Conservancy hopes to purchase 350 acres of […]
