As the climate warms and our world responds, Leelanau witnesses the familiar signs of spring’s arrival – a season now marked by changing weather patterns and ecological shifts.
In recognition of these changes, the Leelanau Conservancy invites all to partake in our 2024 Earth Week. Amid concerns of climate disruption, our annual series of events aims to foster community resilience and environmental stewardship. Join us from April 22nd to the 28th as we engage in hikes, volunteer opportunities, and community gatherings, all emphasized by a collective commitment to mitigate the impacts of climate change and protect Leelanau for generations to come.
Monday 4/22: Earth Week Kickoff Join us to celebrate our 9th Earth Week. Sign up to volunteer, or become a member!
Tuesday 4/23, 4:00pm: Volunteer Trail Crew Open House Come learn about volunteer trail stewardship opportunities! Sign up here.
Tuesday 4/23, 8:30pm: Tera John Full Moon Hike Join local Indigenous Knowledge Carriers, Tera John along with Courtney Miller, for a special Earth Week Hike at Ingraham Preserve at Cedar River on Tuesday, April 23 at 8:30pm. Hike in the light of the rising full moon, the Sucker Fish Moon. Learn the story of this moon’s name and how the sucker is honored for keeping the Anishinaabeg people alive in the sparse month of little game and low food caches. Sign up here.
Wednesday 4/24: Follow our Instagram Megan Gilger from Perma Studio will be talking about gardening and permaculture.
Thursday 4/25: Learn more about the work the Conservancy is doing to combat climate change
Friday 4/26, 10am: Earth Week Tree Planting with Conservation Resource Alliance at DeYoung Natural Area. Sign up here.
Saturday 4/27, 10am: Docent Guided Hike How has Earth Day impacted you? Join docents at one of the Conservancy’s newest Natural Areas as we walk the trail through woods and fields, using the landscape as our impetus to discuss the many ways in which Earth Day and the environmental movement have manifested conservation values in our lives. Sign up here.
Sunday 4/28, 3pm: Earth Week Celebration Concert with Elizabeth Landry at Tandem Ciders Celebrate Earth Week with friends, live music and local cider. All ages welcome, no cover. Sign up here.
