Thousands of birds make Lighthouse West a stop on their migration journeys. Thanks to your support, more of this tip-of-the-peninsula bird paradise is protected and now connects to state land. […]

Thousands of birds make Lighthouse West a stop on their migration journeys. Thanks to your support, more of this tip-of-the-peninsula bird paradise is protected and now connects to state land. […]
A new Conservancy partnership We are pleased to announce that we have become an official Community Partner with Leave No Trace, the international organization that teaches best practice principles for […]
When thinking about how to celebrate 35 years of protecting Leelanau, we wanted to do something that invites all trail lovers to immerse themselves in the beauty of Leelanau and […]
Time spent in nature has impressive healing powers for mind and body. By Brighid Driscoll Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother. Her way of living […]
The mission drives the work of the Leelanau Conservancy. But beyond the mission, another theme has emerged for me. It’s the way the work itself is conducted, and the culture […]
The Frederick Farm was a favorite place for Judy Frederick’s family to spend time. Judy is certain that her parents, Jim and Carol Frederick, would be thrilled to know that […]
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 […]
”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 […]
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 […]
Back in the 1990s, Dr. Tim Keilty started a water quality program when he realized that credible strategies that have a valid and strong scientific foundation were needed to protect […]