From our 2009 Spring Newsletter The Leelanau Conservancy has announced that fundraising for the land purchase of the 145-acre DeYoung Natural Area on Cedar Lake officially ended on December 31, […]
20 Years of Land Protection–2008
From our 2008 Annual Report This past October marked the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Leelanau Conservancy. We combed through old newsletters to compile a brief synopsis of […]
L. Mawby Vineyards: Suttons Bay
L Mawby Vineyards Forever Protects 32-Acre Vineyard Near Sutton’s Bay From our 2009 Spring Newsletter Vintner Larry Mawby, and his new partner, Stuart Laing, have permanently protected 32 rolling acres […]
Conservancy Assists With Leelanau State Park Expansioin A Win for Preservation and Ecotourism
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 […]