The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970 in cities across the United States. Public concern for the environment had begun to take hold in the ‘60s, and former Wisconsin governor, […]

The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970 in cities across the United States. Public concern for the environment had begun to take hold in the ‘60s, and former Wisconsin governor, […]
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. […]
Written by intern Claire Edgley On Saturday, August 24th, Swanson Preserve drew many participants eager to experience the first Forest Immersion hike at a Leelanau Conservancy property. Docents Shelley Yeager, […]
Conservancy Day Draws Volunteers, Wine Enthusiasts, Hikers Leelanau Conservancy Volunteer and Conservation Partner of the Year Named On August 3rd, 2017, the Leelanau Conservancy hosted a lineup of activities aimed […]
Picture yourself on a beautiful trail, trees ablaze on either side. As you hike through filtered sunlight, bright orange, yellow and garnet colored leaves drift down, dotting your path. The […]
(Published Fall, 2015 in the Leelanau Enterprise authored by LC staff..) It is difficult to pick a favorite season in Leelanau. The cherry blossoms of spring, sun-drenched beaches of summer, […]
October 2009–On a blustery day in early October, two dozen people gathered to officially open a new hiking trail at Lighthouse West Natural Area near Northport. “This property and the […]
From our 2006 Fall Newsletter Our “Old Birch Trail” at Kehl Lake Natural Area is completed! This summer, the Stewardship crew and volunteers cleared a beautiful new three-quarter-mile trail at […]