Story by Carolyn Faught, Senior Writer for the Conservancy. (Feature photo by Mark Smith.) Before moving to Leelanau full time in 1987, my husband and I owned a tiny cottage […]
“Highest and Best Use” Philosophy Leads to Protection of 80-Acre Fleese Farm
For years, Cedar businessman Walter Jedena had long admired the Fleese Farm on the corner of French and Hohnke Roads. He had driven by it many times, always intrigued by […]
The Holtons on “Protecting this Incredible Place”
In and around Northport, it’s safe to say that nearly everyone knows Kent and Becky Holton. Kent founded Northport’s Music in the Park and still chooses the bands and runs […]
We Miss Our Conservancy People
More than anything here at the Leelanau Conservancy, we miss our people. We miss seeing you in the office, on docent-led hikes, working alongside you at our beautiful natural areas. […]
“Leelanau Woods” Protected
There is a book that Dick Emens reads every year during the holidays, titled “Self Renewal,” by John Gardner. It’s his way to welcome the new year, reading fireside in […]
Suttons Bay Couple Donates 50 Acres for a New Natural Area
Self-Avowed Tree Huggers Donate 50 Acres in Suttons Bay A Suttons Bay couple has generously donated 50 acres just outside of the village that will become a new Leelanau Conservancy […]
Living in Harmony with Beavers–Nature’s Ecosystem Engineers
Snow falls softly on the trees surrounding Carol Waters’ tiny cabin near Maple City as we wait for her to answer our knock. I have never met this 82-year-old woman, […]
Staying in Touch During Covid-19
The news out there is disconcerting. Please know we care deeply about all of the people connected to us—staff, board, volunteers, supporters, partners—and of course everyone with whom we share […]
The Power of Water
By Carolyn Faught–My father and I had what I think of as a loving yet difficult relationship. He was a complicated man who suffered from mood swings brought on in […]
Leelanau Conservancy Launches Palmer Woods 1000 Project, Seeks to Expand Palmer Woods Forest Reserve by 350 Acres
The Leelanau Conservancy announced plans today to expand its largest natural area to over 1000 acres. With the Palmer Woods 1000-Acre Project, the Conservancy hopes to purchase 350 acres of […]
