Leelanau Conservancy

Leelanau Conservancy Conserving the land, water and scenic character of Leelanau 🌲🌊🍒
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06/04/2026

During this spring's vernal pool monitoring, our team found plenty of fairy shrimp, caddisfly larvae, and other ephemeral creatures floating about. 🧚🏻‍♀️🦐✨

Fairy shrimp are an especially fun find, because:

1) They're literally tiny crustaceans... freshwater crustaceans found in the middle of a forest.

2) They're related to sea-monkeys... and lobsters... and crabs. (We know, it's wild.)

3) They're a vernal pool indicator species, meaning their presence confirms the ecological health and ephemeral nature of a wetland area.

These precious ecosystems are scattered across our Northwoods, and you can help protect them! For more information on participating in future monitoring efforts, follow Michigan Vernal Pools Partnership.

(Special thanks to Glen Lake Community Schools' 7th graders for joining us out at Krumwiede Forest Reserve this year!)

Thanks to everyone who joined us on Sunday for a paddle along the Cedar River! 🌊⁠⁠(swipe through for a sneaky beaver in ...
06/03/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us on Sunday for a paddle along the Cedar River! 🌊⁠
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(swipe through for a sneaky beaver in the lily pads 🦫🪷)

This Saturday in Traverse City! Trade in your invasive Japanese barberry shrubs for coupons to a local horticultural bus...
06/01/2026

This Saturday in Traverse City! Trade in your invasive Japanese barberry shrubs for coupons to a local horticultural business that participates in ISN's Go Beyond Beauty program. This ensures that any replacement plant or service will be non-invasive and support an array of wildlife.

Thanks to the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network for hosting such an important trade-in service!

Our spring paddle has been rescheduled to this Sunday! ☀️⁠🌊⁠⁠Join the LC Collective‘s Hike Club for a paddle following t...
05/29/2026

Our spring paddle has been rescheduled to this Sunday! ☀️⁠🌊⁠
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Join the LC Collective‘s Hike Club for a paddle following the Cedar River out into Lake Leelanau. ⁠
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We'll launch from Victoria Creek Community Park in Cedar at 2 pm, and end our leisurely paddle at Solon Township Beach Park at 5 pm with snacks, refreshments, and friends.⁠
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B.Y.O. watercraft and PFD. Thanks to LC Collective members Annalise Povolo of the Lake Leelanau Lake Association and Ella Skrocki of Sleeping Bear Surf for hosting!⁠
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Details and registration: leelanauconservancy.org/events/lc-collective-spring-paddle-party
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📸: Ken Scott

05/28/2026

Pink Lady's Slippers are in bloom! This showy wildflower belongs to the orchid family, and can be seen right now at Houdek Dunes Natural Area in Leland (along the Forest Trail). Happy hiking! 🌸🌿

Do you love wandering the woods, watching for wildlife, and soaking in the beauty of Leelanau? 🌳🌿⁠⁠If you enjoy connecti...
05/26/2026

Do you love wandering the woods, watching for wildlife, and soaking in the beauty of Leelanau? 🌳🌿⁠
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If you enjoy connecting with people and sharing your enthusiasm for nature, then becoming a Leelanau Conservancy docent might be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. ⁠
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We're currently seeking new docents, and applications will be accepted through June 5. Group interviews will take place in June, with training in July. ⁠
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For more info on program requirements, training schedule, and to obtain an application, please contact Volunteer Manager Lindy Kellogg at [email protected].⁠
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We hope you'll consider joining our team, and helping others discover the landscapes, trails, and stories that make Leelanau so special. 💚⁠
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📸: Photo by Docent Julie Kuieck

Sale update! 🌸🌿⁠⁠We still have plenty of plants left after today's sale: trillium, Jack-in-the-pulpit, ferns, baneberry,...
05/23/2026

Sale update! 🌸🌿⁠
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We still have plenty of plants left after today's sale: trillium, Jack-in-the-pulpit, ferns, baneberry, etc. We'll continue the sale tomorrow—Saturday, May 23—from 9-11 a.m.⁠
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See you on the Village Green!

It's plant sale eve! 🌿⁠⁠Here's what you need to know for tomorrow's native plant sale at the Village Green:⁠⁠🌸 We experi...
05/22/2026

It's plant sale eve! 🌿⁠
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Here's what you need to know for tomorrow's native plant sale at the Village Green:⁠
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🌸 We experienced a short dig season this year due to weather conditions. ⁠
🌸 That means there are limited quantities of plants available. ⁠
🌸 And that means a Friday sell-out is possible.⁠
🌸 So, we recommend arriving early tomorrow; the sale starts at 9 a.m.⁠
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See ya there!

Do you have a young nature-lover who's interested in learning about birds? 🐦️⁠⁠Join us this Saturday for our docent-guid...
05/20/2026

Do you have a young nature-lover who's interested in learning about birds? 🐦️⁠
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Join us this Saturday for our docent-guided "Bird Detectives" hike at Lighthouse West! ⁠
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Bird migration is in full swing, and this free, family-friendly nature hike will teach participants how to spot and identify a variety of species. ⁠
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When: Saturday, May 23 | 9:30 a.m.⁠
Where: Lighthouse West Natural Area, Northport⁠
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Sign up here: leelanauconservancy.org/events/bird-detectives-nature-hike-for-young-explorers
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📸: Indigo Bunting by Sheen Watkins Photography

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105 N 1st Street
Leland, MI
49654

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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