If you are a cross-country skier you are going to love the proposed new 707-acre Palmer Woods Forest Reserve near Glen Arbor. “Ideally, soon after we own the land, […]
Category Archives: Natural Areas
Leelanau Conservancy Preserves – Why are they SO special?
You may have noticed when you visit one of our “natural areas” that some the signs denote them as a “preserve.” What is the difference? Why do we call the […]
40 Acres Preserved Along Mebert Creek Protects Important Wetlands, Provides Access
With limited funds, and so much to do, how does the Leelanau Conservancy prioritize what lands are most important to protect? While many factors enter into the decision, science […]
Fall Color Tour of 5 Conservancy Natural Areas
(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, […]
Palmer Woods: A Family’s Legacy
Dr. Dan Palmer grew up in Frankfort, and enjoyed camping out on the dunes north of town in a place called Devil’s Armchair and on the Sleeping Bear dunes. […]
The True History of Gull Island
Read about the Gull Island Preserve in the May 2015 issue of Traverse Magazine. This protected conservancy property is off-limits to the public in an effort to preserve fragile gull […]
Family Donates Land to Houdek Dunes Natural Area
Houdek Dunes, with its 100-year old birch trees and beautiful dunes of all types, is one of our most popular natural areas. Thanks to a generous summer family with deep […]
Universal Access Trail Underway DeYoung Natural Area
We’re thrilled to show off the work happening now on a new Universal Access (UA) trail at DeYoung Natural Area. Come spring, people in wheelchairs or pushing strollers will be […]
Extraordinary Volunteers Build the Deck at Clay Cliffs
Around the office, you’ll often hear our stewardship staff mentioning two volunteers named Al and Dave. Their names are always said together, as in “Al and Dave spent the whole […]
Coming Home to Clay Cliffs–an Essay by Carolyn Faught
Last summer my son, Sam, was home for a few weeks before starting medical school at the University of Cincinnati. (Okay, so I’m a proud Mom, who also watched him […]
