We need trees, and more than ever, they need us. This Earth Week we celebrate their ecological importance, beauty, and all that they do for living creatures.
Join us from April 22nd to the 27th as we engage in hikes, volunteer opportunities, and camaraderie, all emphasized by a collective commitment to take care of local forests and trees. Give back and have fun!
Tuesday 4/22
1:30-2:30pm: HWA eDNA Forest Health Volunteer Training Clinic at Palmer Woods Join LC Stewardship crew to learn about participating in our newest Forest Health volunteer program to monitor Hemlock Trees for Hemlock Wooly Adelgid. Program runs May – July, and volunteers will be assigned to specific areas of the forest, and will participate in a GVSU Study where they will collect data slides every 2 weeks. Come to this 1-hour session to learn more and see if you can help! Sign up here!
3:00-5:00pm: Old Growth Forest Network Dedication and Staff Hike at Palmer Woods Join LC Staffers, friends and representatives from the Old Growth Forest Network for the dedication of Palmer Woods Forest Reserve, the first forest in Leelanau as part of this network. A staff guided hike will follow the dedication. Sign up here.
7:00pm: Pints North Trivia with IPR at Cherry Public House in Glen Arbor We’re co-hosting Pints North Trivia with our friends at IPR. More info here.
Wednesday 4/23
Follow us on Instagram @leelanauconservancy to learn more about the work we’re doing to protect local trees.
Friday 4/25
10:00am – 12:00pm: Tree Planting and Natural Area Clean Up at Chippewa Run Natural Area Plant some trees and clean up a bit with LC staff at Chippewa Run in Empire. Sign up here.
3:00pm – 5:00pm: Tandem Ciders Happy Hour Hang out with LC staff and friends at Tandem’s Customer Appreciation Night. Light happy hour fare. Sign up here.
Saturday 4/26
Docent Guided Hike at Houdek Dunes Natural Area Enjoy a guided hike through Houdek Dunes Natural Area. Sign up here.
Sunday 4/27
2:00pm: LC Collective Hike at DeYoung Natural Area. Join the LC Collective for this family friendly hike. LC Collective Hike Club along with Northern Michigan Climate Families will be exploring DeYoung Natural Area on with kid-friendly activities and snacks. Sign up here.
