From our 2008 Fall Newsletter October 2008–The Leelanau State Park is now officially expanded by 51 acres and 1,400 feet of shoreline. The Leelanau Conservancy transferred the land to the […]
The Leelanau Conservancy has been Awarded Accredited Status
From our 2008 Fall Newsletter The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance (LTA), announced last week (September 19, 2008) that the Leelanau Conservancy has […]
Wollenweber: Near Northport
The James C. Soper Preserve: Wetland Preserve Nearly Doubled in Size With Addition of 38-Acre Wollenweber Property From our 2008 Fall Newsletter Perhaps Norman Wollenweber has said it best. The […]
Teichner: Lime Lake
Martha Teichner’s Inspiring Speech From the 2008 Land Trust Alliance Rally, also included in our 2008 Fall Newsletter Photo at top left by Jeff Ripple (www.jeffripple.com) Martha Teichner made the […]
Sedlacek: East Leland
Jean Sedlacek Protects Her Land: 76 Acres in Lake Leelanau Watershed From our 2008 Fall Newsletter Jean Sedlacek has great neighbors. She names a half-dozen people who she says “would […]
Stockman: On the Crystal River
More Land Along the Crystal River Protected: Conservation Easement Will Keep 6.3 Acres, 2,446 Feet of Shoreline Forever Natural From our 2008 Fall Newsletter David and Joyce Stockman always thought […]
“Fate” Brought Us to Leelanau
From our 2008 Fall Newsletter When Bart and Gail Ingraham returned from the Peace Corps in 1974, they began a lengthy job hunt. Their search began in Denver, led to […]
Casier Farm: Empire
Five Generation Casier Farm in Empire Forever Protected From our 2008 Fall Newsletter Casier Farm in Empire Township – Signed, Sealed & Delivered! It’s one of those marathon projects that […]
Grossnickle 45 North Farm/Winery
100-Acre Farm on M-204 Adjacent to New Courthouse Forever Preserved…Now Home to “45 North” Winery From our 2008 Spring Newsletter The Leelanau Conservancy has preserved another farm—its fourth farm project […]
The Jeff Lamont Preserve: A Special Way to Remember
Last summer, staffer Gayle Egeler received a very sad phone call, but one that ultimately left her and her fellow co-workers inspired. Longtime Conservancy member Bridget Lamont had called to […]
