The Leelanau Conservancy is recruiting local nature enthusiasts for a new class of Docents who will lead hikes in our natural areas. This is a volunteer role. The docent program […]
Forever Forestland
Is there a bigger star of Autumn than the trees? With their vibrant seasonal color change, the trees of Leelanau put on a crimson, orange, and gold show that is […]
We’re Hiring!
Land Protection Specialist Location: Leland, MI Reporting to: Executive Director Tom Nelson Apply by: JAN 15 2023 Help us conserve land by responding to inquiries from landowners to determine conservation […]
Sustainers Circle Spotlight
Over the last 11 years of living in the county, life has been good to Tom Balazs and Liz Ketterer. Their connection to Leelanau and the community grows deeper with […]
Shimek Family Protects 232-acre, Fourth-Generation Farm
If you’ve driven around Leelanau, you’ve likely passed the Shimek farm. A quintessentially Leelanau picture, the farm stand, red barn, and silos at the bend of M-72 have inspired painters […]
A Lasting Legacy
Susan Cady gazes out her window with a smile. Across from her sits husband Chuck, and between the pair, morning light casts a glow on their coffee table. Susan reaches […]
Ephemeral
Spring in northern Michigan feels like biding time until summer. We still experience frost and snow. Rain stretches from the end of March through May. We make do with the […]
Bahle’s Protect 109-Acre Family Farm
One doesn’t get far in the county before hearing the Bahle name. Whether seeing it on the family retail boutique or recently sold golf course, the Bahles have a long […]
Good Harbor Ridgeline Donation
The Fisher family has been long time Conservancy supporters and champions for land protection in Leelanau for generations. A recent donation has provided both support and land protection in one […]
From our Board President
Eight years ago, Executive Director Tom Nelson sat down at a picnic table with me and my husband Brian to talk about the different ways Leelanau Conservancy could assist in […]
