Along Densmore Road: Double-crested Cormorant Mute Swan Canada Goose Common Merganser Northern Harrier Sharp-shinned Hawk Ruffed Grouse, heard Killdeer, heard Mourning Dove Belted Kingfisher Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, heard Downy Wood-pecker Northern […]
The Economics of Conservation (and Even More Important Stuff)–2012
We are undoubtedly living in tough times, a time when frivolous expenditures of all types are frowned-upon, at least publicly. Metrics and dashboards are used to gauge the success of […]
Ansorge: Solon Swamp
The Solon Swamp: 80 More Acres Protected “This just feels like the right thing to do,” is what Anthony and Susan Ansorge said when they sold 80 acres of prime […]
Leelanau Enterprise Praises Clay Cliffs Project
Leelanau Enterprise: Crary Property is a Miracle Present Leelanau Enterprise Praises Clay Cliff Project – December 2011
Farm Families Protect Prime Fruit Growing Locale
From our 2011 Fall Newsletter November 2011–In a world where optimism seems to be in short supply these days, it was heartening to sit down with fruit farmers Jeff and […]
Remembering Marilyn Mook
From our 2012 Spring Newsletter November 2011–If you have attended our Annual Friends Picnic and Auction in recent years, you may have noticed the beautiful quilts that were up for […]
Roy Bequest Will Help Protect the Landscapes They Loved
From our 2011 Fall Newsletter November 2011–It’s no secret that Leelanau attracts famous and accomplished people. But beyond those who might immediately come to mind, there are hundreds of other […]
Send & Emeott: Center Hwy
Send and Emeott Families Protect Prime Fruit – Growing Lands on Center Highway From our 2011 Fall Newsletter In a world where optimism seems to be in short supply these […]
Leatherman-Walker: Bingham
A Natural Choice: Jayne Leatherman Walker Leaves a Legacy From our 2011 Fall Newsletter Long before the local foods movement swept the nation and the words sustainable agriculture infiltrated our […]
Grand Traverse Pie Company Gives Back
Grand Traverse Pie Company Gives Back Published May, 2012–Our annual auction and picnic would not be possible without the numerous volunteers that help us. They assist with set-up, donate items, […]