Lake Erie Islands Conservancy

Lake Erie Islands Conservancy Encouraging conservation and protection of natural and agricultural lands in the Lake Erie Islands.

The Lake Erie Islands Conservancy (LEIC) is based on Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, Ohio, in the island archipelago of the western basin of Lake Erie. Under the Black Swamp Conservancy, the Lake Erie Islands Chapter was created in 2000 by dedicated individuals whose goal is to protect and conserve natural areas from rapidly encroaching commercial and private development. In 2015 the entity became

a sole nonprofit under the new name Lake Erie Islands Conservancy. The Lake Erie Islands are part of a unique environment that provides habitat for migrating birds and home for a host of indigenous flora and fauna. LEIC outreach and education includes talks on natural history, eco tourism, trail walks, birdwatching, bird and Monarch butterfly banding and tagging, and Road Scholar programs. Our mission is to help create heightened awareness of the special and fragile environment of the Lake Erie Islands, preserve and protect our natural heritage, enhance the quality of life, and foster awareness of our island eco system for generations to come. We welcome you to explore and enjoy Ohio’s Lake Erie islands.

06/08/2026

We have native plants for sale from the Lake Erie Islands Conservancy ! $4/plant. We're open 11-5 every day!

The Marjorie Book Continuing Education Society visited the Duff Homestead Preserve on Sunday, May 31, 2026-the first tim...
06/04/2026

The Marjorie Book Continuing Education Society visited the Duff Homestead Preserve on
Sunday, May 31, 2026-the first time since covid! They did public service projects at the Lake Erie Islands Nature and Wildlife Center the day before and returned to Put-in-Bay for a visit to our newest preserve with a visit to the Duff Vineyard as well. They enjoyed the new
office/meeting space and visited the vineyards and agricultural outbuildings-enjoyed seeing the Bald Eagle and resident purple martins and tree swallows. We are happy that our ramp works to welcome all visitors! Joe and Maria Link have brought the group to visit over the years and we hope they continue to visit.
Thanks to Sara Booker and the Boardwalk for donated lunch and to Island Transportation for
help in getting them back to the ferry on Saturday.
Photos- Group at Duff VIneyard Preserve by Susan Byrnes
Joe and Maria Link, Lisa Brohl, Loverin Sharp, Bill Ritter, Dana Metcalf, john Nusekabel
Group on porch of Duff Homestead by Lisa Brohl

Duff Homestead History ProgramOn June 4, 2026, the Erie Islands Branch of Ida Rupp Library held a program at 10:00am at ...
06/04/2026

Duff Homestead History Program
On June 4, 2026, the Erie Islands Branch of Ida Rupp Library held a program at 10:00am at the Duff Homestead and Bayfront Preserve. Former Resident Walt Duff was present for a tour of the agricultural outbuildings and of the home. Librarian Karen Wilhelm introduced the group to Walt and former island resident Tom Brennan joined in with Walt to tell great island stories. Susan and Mike Byrnes provided a golf cart for them to lead the tour from building to building. Thanks to all who attended, the Library for holding the program, and to Walt and Tom for the stories!

Photo of participants
Karen Wilhelm, Valerie Chornyak, Susan Byrnes, Walter Duff, Mike Byrnes, Tom Brennan, Diane Nemec, Betsy and Ted McCann, Sally Stuckey, Diane Brennan, Beth Albrecht, Carol Cerny, Heather Lee, Asni Root
photo by Lisa Brohl
Denise Johnson, Bill and Joyce Slough, Steve Prahst also attended the program.

REMINDER- This is happening today at 10am at Duff Homestead
06/04/2026

REMINDER- This is happening today at 10am at Duff Homestead

Please join us for Walt Duff’s historical talk about the Duff Homestead and property where he grew up - this Thursday, J...
06/02/2026

Please join us for Walt Duff’s historical talk about the Duff Homestead and property where he grew up - this Thursday, June 4 at 10am

05/22/2026

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