All photos unless noted are thanks to Mark Smith Ron Mawby’s memories of growing up on a fruit farm just outside of Suttons Bay are poignant. He recalls how the […]
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Going the Distance for Palmer Woods
Going the Distance for Palmer Woods Imagine running the entire length of M22—117 miles, over a 30 hour stretch. Who would do that? Andy Belanger, that’s who, and he did […]
We Miss Our Conservancy People
More than anything here at the Leelanau Conservancy, we miss our people. We miss seeing you in the office, on docent-led hikes, working alongside you at our beautiful natural areas. […]
Gallagher Family Protects Beloved Farmland
John Gallagher Jr. says that he and his family “have been blessed” to own more than 400 acres of breathtakingly gorgeous farmland in Leelanau’s Elmwood Township. Panoramic views from the […]
Land Trust Alliance Renewal of Accreditation – Public Notice
The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. The Leelanau Conservancy has been accredited by […]
Forestry Work at Palmer Woods
NOTICE OF FORESTRY WORK AT PALMER WOODS Beginning on January 30, 2017 the Leelanau Conservancy will begin conducting forest improvement activities within Palmer Woods Forest Reserve. The focus of the […]
Trails Groomed for X-C Skiers at Palmer Woods!
Exciting News for Cross-Country Skiers! Thanks to Friends of Sleeping Bear and their fantastic volunteers, trails at Palmer Woods were groomed regularly! We hope to have more than 3.5 miles […]
Birds of Leelanau County Book
This book, treasured by many Leelanau Conservancy members, is an indispensable guide to everyone who loves birds. It was authored by Chip Francke and Leonard Graf. (Chip was the Leelanau […]
Promise Keepers: McManus Farm Preserved
Promise Keepers Thirty six years ago, Mike and Janet McManus made a promise. They were about to purchase Karl Kiessel’s farm along Eagle Highway—an ideal fruit-growing site overlooking Lake Michigan. […]
Chairman’s Auction Item: “The Big August Storm” Wooden Bowls & Tray
Beauty from the Beast that was the August 2nd, 2015 Storm Artist David Watt of Glen Arbor has crafted three stunning wooden pieces for the Conservancy Auction. They were created […]
