(Published Fall 2025 in the Leelanau Enterprise, by Allison Acosta, LC staff.) Fall in Leelanau is a treat for the senses. Each year, leaf peepers near and far flock to […]
Defending Our Hemlocks
A tiny invasive pest is causing big problems for our eastern hemlocks. Our team is working hard to catch the problem early and protect our forests’ health. Collecting the environmental DNA of nearly invisible insects and swirling […]
Letter from Our Board President
My family has summered in seasonal cottages in Omena for over 140 years. You know the structures I speak of: beadboard, which serves as both exterior siding and interior walls, […]
Mystery of the Michigan Monkey Flower
Every summer, Leelanau Conservancy land stewards survey for a rare, bright-yellow bloom found only in Michigan—one that still has researchers puzzled. Wildflowers grow plentiful across our great state, blooming in […]
Letter from Our Executive Director
So come with me, where dreams are born, and time is never planned. Just think of happy things, and your heart will fly on wings, forever… — James M. Barrie […]
Caring for Leelanau’s Forests, One Tree at a Time
In Leelanau, our forests are more than beautiful places to recreate. Trees provide habitat, clean air and water, and help combat the effects of climate change. As we celebrate Earth […]
Seeking Stream Samplers
The LC Stream Samplers program collects data on water quality for 19 different streams in Leelanau. Volunteers work in teams of 2, and take samples and data for their assigned […]
Farmers by Blood and Choice: Sunblossom Orchards Forever Protected
Jim and Toddy spent their careers immersed in the local farming community. Now, their cherished orchards will be farmland forever. Photos by Mark Smith Jim Nugent and Toddy Rieger are […]
Secrets of the Swamp: Finding Herpetofauna at Cedar River Preserve
Dive into the captivating world of herpetology as a team of experts explore the Cedar River Preserve, revealing the important role of wetland habitat for reptiles and amphibians. Director of […]
Rove Winery Blends Family Tradition with Conservation
The Gallagher family have a vision for the future as they secure a Conservation Easement on their beloved vineyard. With roots stretching back generations, they are not just cultivating grapes […]
