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Newsletter Summer 2004 Vol.15, No. 2

LeelanauConservancyConserving the Land, Water and

Scenic Character of Leelanau County

Narrows/Lake Solon acreage Watershed Annual Picnic Summer/Fall Farmland Leelanau p 4 Preserved p 3 Council Grant p 5 and auction p 12 Hikes/Events p 10 Update p 6

With an internal bearing on the distant horizon toguide them each spring and fall, many of our feathered neigh-bors set out over water, with no way to stop and rest onceunder wing. The success of such a flight of faith dependsgreatly on the availability of a place to stop and recover onthe other end of the vast expanse of Lake Michigan. The

geographical location combined with healthy available habitatfound at the tip of the peninsula makes such an adventurepossible for thousands of birds twice a year. Each springthey leave their wintering grounds and head north, flyingalong Lake Michigan’s eastern coast, often venturing as farnorth as the Arctic Circle to breed. Upon reaching the tip ofthe Leelanau Peninsula they rest and wait for the right weatherpatterns to help carry them over the treacherous waters north-ward. Each fall they reverse this course, this time relying onthe tip of the peninsula as a vital landing spot with enoughdiverse and intact habitats to help replenish depleted fatreserves fueling their trek to the south.

It is with a very similar passion and internal drive that

has brought the Conservancy to undertake our own ‘flight of faith’from this very same point of land. In June the Conservancy closedon the first part of a 5-year land contract to purchase the Light-house West property, encompassing some of the last remainingundeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline at the tip of the peninsula.The 42-acre parcel includes 640 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline.Escalating prices of lake front property in the last decade havelimited our ability to protect even the most vital areas. Yet, de-spite the challenges, we are committed to finding a way to achieveour goal of protecting the unique ecological and scenic qualitiesof this very special place.

Much like the stormy skies over Lake Michigan confrontingbirds as they follow their instinctual migratory cues to the unseenshore, the fundraising challenge before us must be taken on withresolute determination to achieve the goal. The total needed toprotect this property is $1.8 million. One half of the purchaseprice is expected to come from the state’s Michigan Natural Re-sources Trust Fund, which was established to protect just this typeof critical shoreline. Our ability to successfully complete the projectdepends to a great degree on the support of concerned individu-als and organizations able to provide for our ‘successful landing.’It is the strength of our sup-porters that allows theLeelanau Conservancy to un-dertake this journey overchallenging waters. Withyour continued support wewill be able to preserve thevital habitat needed to ensurethe successful return of theseavian adventurers each springand fall. You can view a mapof Conservancy projects andother protected land at thetip of peninsula on page 3.

Lighthouse West: ImporLighthouse West: ImporLighthouse West: ImporLighthouse West: ImporLighthouse West: Important shoreline Protectedtant shoreline Protectedtant shoreline Protectedtant shoreline Protectedtant shoreline Protectedat the Tip of the Peninsula!at the Tip of the Peninsula!at the Tip of the Peninsula!at the Tip of the Peninsula!at the Tip of the Peninsula!

Read moreabout

bird migrationin Kay Charter’sarticle onpage 2

The challenge is on: Please help us to protect 640 feet of LakeMichigan shoreline near Leelanau State Park.

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President’s MessageLand and water are the very

foundation of our civilized existence.The Conservancy focuses this broadprinciple on our special part of theworld, the Leelanau Peninsula.

The Conservancy strives toprotect all of the interlocking ele-ments of our Natural Areas: rarecoastal tracts, scenic farmlands, andforest reserves. Our wetlands, lakes and streams connect inintricate ways to all of the aspects of our landscape.

Our organization, thanks in great part to you, our do-nors, has had great success to date protecting these naturaltreasures. Our new “Natural Area Guide” catalogs our accom-plishments over our laudable 16-year history. Our most recentacquisition—the “Lighthouse West” property—represents amajor accomplishment. This special tract includes 640 feet ofrare Lake Michigan frontage and 42 acres of adjacent land.(See cover story as well as Kay Charter’s fascinating piece onwhy this land is so critical to our migratory bird populationopposite this letter)

We have many other significant objectives. Though ourwork will never be complete, we must move steadily and quicklyto raise funds and generate opportunities to protect the landand waters that are of such great value to all of us in LeelanauCounty.

Our friends and members have been generous to ourmission. Nevertheless, we must enhance our efforts to raisesubstantial dollars from the community at large, governmentand foundations, and from everyone who believes in what wedo and the importance of our future successes.

The Gift of Life for The Gift of Life for The Gift of Life for The Gift of Life for The Gift of Life forMigrating Birds Migrating Birds Migrating Birds Migrating Birds Migrating Birds

by Kay Charter Each spring, a host of warblers, tanagers, orioles andother colorful jewels of the sky find their way into LeelanauCounty. Most of these birds have over-wintered in the trop-ics; some are returning from as far south as the ArgentineGrasslands. Their journey will take the majority of them north-ward into the Upper Peninsula and Canada. Some will travelall the way to the Arctic tundra before stopping to nest. Inspite of the fact that most of these amazing creatures makethe daunting flight over the Gulf of Mexico twice each year,land birds are reluctant to set out across large bodies of wa-ter. As they follow the celestial and magnetic clues that guidethem, they hug the land in their incredible flights and arethus funneled up into our peninsula, delaying their lake cross-ing until it can no longer be avoided. They come in waves, these courageous little travelers. If

the weather isn’t right for themto fly over the lake, they pile upat the tip of the peninsula. Join-ing them may be shorebirds,waders and raptors - each spe-cies seeking the right habitat inwhich to forage and wait. Song-birds tuck into native vegetationwhich hosts the insects that sus-

tain them, shorebirds pluck invertebrates from sandy beaches,waders wander shallow waters in search of crayfish and min-nows while hawks kettle up on currents overhead eyeing theground for movement of mole or mouse. If foul weather hangson, the birds linger in wait for a warm southerly breeze, whichwill help push them across Lake Michigan. This phenomenon occurs in north-south peninsulas acrossthe continent. In too many of those places, developmenthas robbed these migrants of essential stopover sites, whichlessens their chances of arriving on their breeding territoriesin prime condition for the stresses of reproduction. Here inLeelanau, migrating birds already are assured of State Parkproperty and the adjacent Conservancy easements on Dickand Posie Shuster’s magnificent land and shoreline. But dur-ing long periods of poor weather, which often plagues ourcounty, these lands are insufficient for the growing numbersof arriving avifauna. Now our migrants have been awarded agift that will continue to sustain them whenever they mustwait out lengthy storms and continued inauspicious winds. With the addition of the Lighthouse West Property to Con-servancy holdings, our migrating birds will continue to findthe resources this land has always provided.

Neo-tropical migrantscarlet tanager nests at

Lighthouse West

Craig A. Miller, President

The Leelanau Conservancy’s new Lighthouse West Preserve protects anundeveloped expanse of shoreline which provides much-needed nestinghabitat for Michigan’s endangered piping plover

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“This just feels like the right thing to do,” is what An-thony and Susan Ansorge said when they sold 80 acres ofprime wetland habitat within the Solon Swamp to the Conser-vancy in late May.

Mr. Ansorge approached the Conservancy this springabout the property south of Lake Leelanau, which is all butsurrounded by state forest. The land is primarily white cedarwetland with mature white pines intermittently towering abovethe tightly packed cedar and spruce stands.

An appreciation for the unique plants and animals thatrequire wetland habitats to survive motivated the sellers towork with the Conservancy. Mr. Ansorge was considering anoffer to buy the land from a group of private landowners thatwanted to fence it off and split it into four 10-acre tracts. Hesays he was concerned about the effect on wildlife movementand hunting success. He and his wife had always felt theywould like to see it open to the public to enjoy its bounty ofnatural wonders, but could not afford to ‘give it away.’

The Ansorges felt that in order to keep the property’s

ecological featuresfrom being com-promised by divi-sion and fencingthey would need tosell to the State orto the Conservancy. Since the State isin a ‘holding pat-tern’ on purchasingadditional lands, the Ansorges looked to the Conservancy.Discussions with Land Protection Specialist Matt Heiman ledto a decision to sell the land to us for less than the privatemarket would bring them.

The Conservancy hopes to sell the property to the Stateof Michigan for inclusion in the Pere Marquette State forestwhen state funds become available. In the meantime this spe-cial place will remain open to the public for hunting, fishingand enjoyment of the plants and animals that call it home.

Solon Swamp: 80 More Acres ProtectedSolon Swamp: 80 More Acres ProtectedSolon Swamp: 80 More Acres ProtectedSolon Swamp: 80 More Acres ProtectedSolon Swamp: 80 More Acres Protected

Lighthouse West is located justwest of the Leelanau State Parkand is adjacent to other lands pro-tected by the Conservancy. Someof these lands are owned by theConservancy, such as the 180-acreKehl Lake Natural Area north ofNorthport. Other areas are pri-vately owned, but are forever pro-tected from development byconservation easements,like Dick and PosieShuster’s 1000-feet ofshoreline and 23acres of forest.

The addition ofLighthouse West is ahuge accomplishmentin our strategy toprotect this speciallocale and to extendthe wildlife habitatand corridor thatconnects CatheadBay to NorthportBay.

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Help Protect the Lake YHelp Protect the Lake YHelp Protect the Lake YHelp Protect the Lake YHelp Protect the Lake You Love!ou Love!ou Love!ou Love!ou Love!• Donate now to the Lake Leelanau Watershed Fund

• Help sign letters to friends and neighbors

• Host a gathering and invite us to come explain the project

• Call Land Protection Specialist Matt Heiman if you think your land would qualify for this program. (231-256-9665)

Other ideas? email cfaught@theconservancy.com

In late spring, we closed on the Hutchinson propertylocated just north of the Conservancy-owned Leugers Preserveat the Narrows. Anyone who has crossed the bridge at theNarrows in Lake Leelanau has seen the beautiful wetlands inthis area. The property’s ecological value and undevelopedshoreline is precisely what motivated the Conservancy to acton the purchase of this land.

Our interest in this property goes back more than a de-cade. In 1991, the Conservancy wrote a proposal for Statefunding called the Lake Leelanau Wetlands Initiative to pur-chase conservation easements from owners of large wetlandsalong Lake Leelanau. From this proposal, a conservation ease-ment protected about half of the property. The Conservancyhas now purchased the entire parcel which includes 45 acresand over 640 feet of shoreline on the Narrows.

Most of the Hutchinson property consists of cedar swampand emergent wetlands and is home to a variety of uniquewetland plants and wildlife. With this purchase, Conservancyprotected land at the Narrows has tripled and has allowed usto continue to work toward our vision of protecting sensitiveand critical shoreline wetlands within the 139-square-mile LakeLeelanau watershed.

Efforts to secure funding for this important addition tothe preserve at the Narrows have been moving along nicely.As the first project under the Clean Michigan Initiative (CMI)grant program (see article below), $130,000 of this $723,000

Present for the closing to add the 45 acre Hutchinson parcel to theNarrows preserve: Back row: Craig Miller, Conservancy President,Land Protection Specialist, Matt Heiman; Phil Hutchinson, JaneHutchinson. Front Row: Hazel Porter and Don Hutchinson.

The $723,000 Clean Michigan Initiative (CMI) grantawarded to assist the Leelanau Conservancy to protect the LakeLeelanau watershed has spawned an exciting new effort. Thiseffort, called The Lake Leelanau Watershed Initiative, will fo-cus on key wetlands and ridgelines within the watershed whoseprotection is critical to maintaining its health. Working withwilling landowners, the Conservancy hopes to combine dona-tions, bargain sales and purchases of conservation easementsto reach its overall goals: The protection of wetlands andviewsheds; the encouragement of sustainable farms; commu-nity open space; healthy villages, and the protection of therural character of this beautiful watershed.

A committed group of individuals and organizations, in-cluding the Lake Leelanau Lake Association and the LeelanauConservation District, are working to promote the protectionof the watershed and to raise the funds necessary to match theCMI grant, enabling current and future protection efforts.

“This is an exciting opportunity because every dollar

donated will be matched by the CMI grant,” says Mary Taylor,Conservancy Board Member and President of the Lake LeelanauLake Association. “If we are successful in preserving key landssurrounding the lake, the lake can remain healthy for futuregenerations.”

Lake Leelanau WLake Leelanau WLake Leelanau WLake Leelanau WLake Leelanau Watershed Initiativeatershed Initiativeatershed Initiativeatershed Initiativeatershed Initiative

grant will be used to purchase a conservation easment on aportion of the property that was not protected before. Also,we applied for and received a $34,000 grant under the NorthAmerican Wetlands Conservation ACT (NAWCA). To date,103 donors have contributed or pledged $76,700. While wehave made great progress, we still need to raise additional fundsto complete the project. It will take nearly $100,000 in addi-tional donations to pay off our loans on the Hutchinson prop-erty. If you’ve been intending to help to preserve the Narrowsarea, please send your donation today. Or, you can donate on-line: www.theconservancy.com

We’re Halfway There! Hutchinson Closing Happens,We’re Halfway There! Hutchinson Closing Happens,We’re Halfway There! Hutchinson Closing Happens,We’re Halfway There! Hutchinson Closing Happens,We’re Halfway There! Hutchinson Closing Happens,But Fundraising Continues…But Fundraising Continues…But Fundraising Continues…But Fundraising Continues…But Fundraising Continues…

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At the Leelanau Conservancy we try to promote wildlifeviewing at our Natural Areas and on our hikes and events, butwildlife can function as more than just a means to enjoy theoutdoors. Wildlife can serve as a “first alert” tool to detectchanges in the environment and potential for adverse healtheffects from environmental contamination.

The Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)has implemented a water quality-monitoring program and twowildlife species are helping the research effort. Bald eagleblood testing is one part of the program and collecting andanalyzing herring gull eggs is the other. The bald eagle projectbegan in 1999. Herring gull egg analysis followed in 2002.Both are in collaboration with scientists from Clemson Univ.

The MDEQ relies on partners throughout the state tohelp collect gull eggs. One sampling point is Gull Island, aConservancy-owned property just off shore from Northport.Historically, biologists from Sleeping Bear Dunes NationalLakeshore (SBDNL) have collected the eggs on Gull Island.This year they asked for our help, knowing that Natasha Lapinski,our Land Protection and Development Coordinator, is a biolo-gist with an emphasis in ornithology.

In early May, Natasha and two staff from SBDNL spedover in a boat courtesy of Northport Bay Boatyard. There, they

The Conservancy’sLeelanau Watershed Coun-cil (LWC) is one of only 10recipients of Clean MichiganInitiative – Clean Water Fundmonies from the MichiganDepartment of Environmen-tal Quality’s Emerging Issuesprogram. This $50,790 grantwill support the LWC’s continuing efforts to identify changesin water quality following zebra mussel introduction through-out the region.

The project is called “Microcystin Production and Fatein Zebra Mussel Infested, Oligotrophic Lakes.” Dr. Tim Keiltyand Conservancy Stewardship Director Meg Woller submittedthe grant and are spearheading the work, which represents thenext step in zebra mussel studies begun by the LWC in 2001.Past work has utilized a combination of water chemistry datafrom Leelanau County lakes (Cedar, Glen, Leelanau, Lime andLittle Traverse) since 1989 and underwater photography. Thephotos help quantify the relationship of zebra mussels andblue-green algae blooms.

Herring Gull Eggs: Environmental IndicatorsHerring Gull Eggs: Environmental IndicatorsHerring Gull Eggs: Environmental IndicatorsHerring Gull Eggs: Environmental IndicatorsHerring Gull Eggs: Environmental Indicators

Grant Will Help Fund “Cutting Edge” StudyGrant Will Help Fund “Cutting Edge” StudyGrant Will Help Fund “Cutting Edge” StudyGrant Will Help Fund “Cutting Edge” StudyGrant Will Help Fund “Cutting Edge” StudyThe focus of the project is a toxin called microcystin.

The toxin can be produced by certain species of blue-greenalgae (promoted by zebra mussels) in water and in the foamthat sits on the surface and can wash ashore. The project willalso study the potential toxin accumulation in lake sedimentand animal tissue. The purpose of the project is to determinethe threat of microcystin to the aquatic environment and lakeusers.

Norm Gauthier, an experienced SCUBA diver, will helpcollect samples of sediment and aquatic insects from lake bot-toms. In addition, whole water and foam sampling will beconcentrated in August and September, or when the blue-greenalgal blooms occur. All samples will be sent to MSU’s Envi-ronmental Microbiology Laboratory for analyses.

This study is cutting-edge work in the field of ecologyand includes collaboration from Bowling Green State Univer-sity, Michigan State University, Water Studies Institute (North-western Michigan College) and the Michigan Department ofNatural Resources.

This work is being supplemented with additional under-water video of Cedar, Glen and Lime lakes (also funded by theMDEQ).

counted and recorded eggactivity in 100 nests, mea-sured 17 eggs and collected13 to be sent off to Lansingfor analysis. There, MDEQbiologists will test the eggsfor contaminants like mer-cury, PCBs and chlorinatedpesticides.

Many such contami-nants occur in the GreatLakes ecosystems at unsafeconcentrations to humans,but may not be quantifiable in water using cost- or time- effec-tive techniques. Concentrations of these types of contami-nants in wildlife tissues may be measured and assessed moreeasily. Because fish-eating wildlife and people share a com-mon aquatic food web as well as similar complex physiologies,wildlife can help scientists assess the risks to humans.

We’re happy to help the State in achieving its water qualitygoals. This project reflects the goals of our own WatershedCouncil, and we hope to incorporate it into the Council’s pro-gramming for 2005 and years to come.

Zebra mussels can smotherfreshwater clams.

Development Coordinator NatashaLapinski counting herring gull eggs.

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A Must SeeA Must SeeA Must SeeA Must SeeA Must See

Don’t miss theLeelanau HistoricalMuseum’s “For theLand’s Sake,” an ex-hibit featuring thebeautiful Leelanaulandscape paintingsby Stephen Duren.This is a wonderful opportunity to see 28 paintings allin one place that depict Duren’s exquisite view of ourcountryside. For all who love the beauty of Leelanau,this show will only serve to intensify your feelings aboutprotecting what we have here.

Leelanau Conservancy Sustainers Jim and MariePreston and David and Sally Viskochil helped to planand underwrite this event. Says Jim Preston, who withhis wife, Marie, have loaned a large part of the collec-tion: “I am moved by Leelanau’s lands and want to helpprotect them. I hope this exhibit and catalog helps toraise awareness in the community for what the LeelanauConservancy is trying to preserve.” The exhibit runsthrough August 1.

ConserConserConserConserConservancy Wine No. Four!vancy Wine No. Four!vancy Wine No. Four!vancy Wine No. Four!vancy Wine No. Four!

Four years ago board member andvintner Larry Mawby had a great ideawhen he created a wine called Conser-vancy and used it to raise both aware-ness of our mission and funds for farm-land preservation. Bel Lago and BlackStar Wineries followed suit. All of themare donating a portion of the proceedsto our Farmland Fund. This year CherryRepublic, new to the wine business, hasbecome the fourth with the debut of itsConservancy Cherry Wine. It will do-nate $1 from every bottle sold.

The wine is made from local Mont-morency and Balaton cherries, left longer on the tree “‘til the fruit isextra ripe,” says Jason Homa, retail manager for Cherry Republic. Butthe wine is not as sweet as other cherry wines you may have tasted,adds Homa. “Actually, we call it an off-dry wine, just slightly sweet,” hesays. “It’s very much a drinkable dinner wine.” It retails for $13.50 andyou’ll find it at Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor. You can also mail orderit if you live in Michigan: www.cherryrepublic.com.

Cherries, lavender and wine make a pretty spectacularcombination—when they are growing side by side, that is. Whocould have forseen such a creative mix back in 2000 when theConservancy first began working to preserve the Stanek Broth-ers’ 500+ acres of prime orchard land in the heart of LeelanauCounty’s agricultural corridor along County Road 633. But weknew the result was bound to be something good. Through acollaboration with the Michigan Department of Agriculture,the generous support of our members, and the interests oflocal conservation-minded business people like Jane Frasierand Robert and Edward Brengman, the Conservancy has en-sured that this historic farmland will be protected forever.

When we last reported the progress on the Stanek Farm-land Preservation Project last spring, Jane Frasier had just pur-chased half of the remaining 90 acres of the property’s con-served farmland for a lavender farm. Then along came Robertand Edward Brengman of Traverse City—two brothers who werelooking for a good spot for their own Crane Hill Vineyards.“When the Brengmans first contacted the Conservancy last Feb-ruary, we sensed right away that these were the kind of peoplewe wanted for those last 45 acres of farmland,” said Tom Nelson,one of the Conservancy’s Land Protection Specialists. “During

our very first phone conversation, Robert told me that if it werea matter of purchasing Conservancy property or land from some-body else, they’d rather the proceeds from the sale be used tofund future farmland projects. The Brengmans have had theirhearts in the right place from the start when it comes to pre-serving farmland in Leelanau.”

Crane Hill Vineyards will feature locally grown wines anda tasting and sales facility that befits this extraordinary land-scape. “We’re really excited about the visual experience inhaving the alternative value-added agriculture of Crane Hill Vine-yards next door to Leelanau Lavender along the Route 633 cor-ridor,” exclaimed Jane Frasier. “What a tremendous asset inhelping to maintain the farming industry and rural character ofLeelanau County.”

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Continuing Education…Continuing Education…Continuing Education…Continuing Education…Continuing Education…Our Docents give an

enormous amount of their timeto educate those who visit ourNatural Areas. This spring, theyinvested even more time to in-crease their own knowledge ofthe natural world in order topass that on to our members andothers who attend the hikes they lead. Among the topics:• Tracking wildlife from a Native American perspective led bytracker, storyteller and peacemaker Paul Raphael.• Insects, moths and butterflies with bug expert Duke Elsner,MSU Extension Agent. His slideshow and personal collectionshowcased hundreds of different moths and butterflies in alllife stages.• Ferns of Leelanau County by Dr. Dan Palmer, fern expert,who showed docents many types of ferns on his property.• Master Gardner Janet Dickerson led a wildflower workshop.• A geology tour of Leelanau County including a tour of thenewly acquired Lighthouse West property near the tip. was ledby Executive Director, Brian Price. Brian holds a degree ingeology and has interesting insights about the way this countywas formed.

We will begin a new session of Docent Training earlynext spring. Being a Conservancy Docent is a time-intensivevolunteer job. If you think you are interested in joining thisspecial group, please call Gayle (256-9665).

Farmland PreserFarmland PreserFarmland PreserFarmland PreserFarmland Preservation—vation—vation—vation—vation—Where Are We Now?Where Are We Now?Where Are We Now?Where Are We Now?Where Are We Now?

Those with an interest in protecting farming and ruralcharacter may remember that, over the last two years, theLeelanau Ag Alliance (LAA) formulated a plan for farmlandpreservation, which was adapted by the Leelanau County Farm-land Preservation Board (FLPB). This plan was tailored to theneeds and wishes expressed by farmers and citizens in LeelanauCounty. The top priority for farmland protection was the cre-ation of a local source of revenue to be used to purchase devel-opment rights (PDR) from willing and eligible farmers. Publicfunds for PDR could be used as match to obtain state andfederal dollars to provide farmers with some income to offsettheir escalating costs, while at the same time protecting farmsas agricultural land for the long-term. Later in 2003, the FLPBrecommended a property tax millage to help fund a PDR pro-gram, but the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners didnot act upon this recommendation. Subsequently, the FLPB hasbeen looking at alternatives to fund PDR.

Conservancy staff participate in an advisory capacity onthe FLPB. While working to establish a farmland preservationprogram at the county level, the Conservancy has continued tosave farmland through several demonstration projects over theyears. These projects, however, are limited in number due tothe necessity of raising private donations in lieu of local publicfunding—donations that must constitute the matching fundsfor available federal dollars. Nevertheless, the Conservancy’sBoard of Directors has established a position that supportsLeelanau County’s agricultural heritage through farmland pres-ervation, including a countywide millage for PDR. But by law,we are not, and cannot be, a political action group that pro-motes political candidates or ballot initiatives.

In the end, public funding is essential to protect the beautyand rural character that a vibrant agricultural industry providesto Leelanau County. Moreover, the issue of local public fund-ing for farmland preservation remains in the hands of LeelanauCounty’s Board of Commissioners. Currently, the Board of Com-missioners lacks a working majority to support farmland pres-ervation through public funding. If you care about protectingagriculture and other crucial issues related to land use inLeelanau, there are at least two organizations working to pro-vide information to voters about where the candidates for countycommissioner stand in the upcoming election on August 3rd.Check out the Michigan Land Use Institute’s Leelanau SmartGrowth Coalition at www.mlui.org/leelanau or contact Jim Livelyat (231) 941-6584 ext. 35 (jim@mlui.org). To learn more aboutCitizens For Farmland Preservation, contact Bob Sutherland atCherry Republic at (230) 334-3150.

Hello! I grew up in LeelanauCounty, graduated from Suttons BayHigh School and will earn a B.A. inCommunications and Managementfrom Albion College next May. As anintern, I am looking forward to my sum-mer here at the Conservancy so I canbroaden my skills in coordinating andadvertising events, as well as getting better acquainted withthe staff and county. My responsibilities here include coordi-nating our booth volunteers, putting together materials for ourdonor parties, Silent Auction and Picnic in August and otheroffice duties. My family and I are very environmentally con-scious and I know my work here will be highly rewarding. Ihope to gain new knowledge for my future career, as well ascontribute to the efforts to conserve Leelanau County.

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It happened a dollar at a time. National HonorSociety middle schoolers from Fraser, near Detroit,cut out little green construction-paper trees and pains-takingly glued pink sequins (a.k.a. cherries) on thetrees. Buy one, they told their friends, and we’ll putyour name on it and you can say you helped save farm-land in Leelanau County. (The trees are pictured onthe banner in the photo, which hung in the schoolcafeteria all winter.) In the end, the students raised$1,000 for our cause and presented us with a check inmid-May.

Where oh where did these 48 kids from Richards MiddleSchool get their inspiration? The student advisor at the school,Janet Nicola, owns land in Suttons Bay. Janet, who plans toretire here, became a Conservancy Sustainer this year. Janetworked with our staff to obtain materials to use in the cam-paign. Janet says the kids also made a commercial with twostudents dressed as trees, dancing to the Beatles tune, “Don’tLet Me Down.” They created brochures from photos and pub-lications, which they posted all over the school. The effort

After the Hike..After the Hike..After the Hike..After the Hike..After the Hike.. a Teacher Reflects a Teacher Reflects a Teacher Reflects a Teacher Reflects a Teacher ReflectsThe students and I really had a great time (at HoudekDunes)! Talking to them later, I was reminded (again) tonever be surprised by what kids this age hear and inter-nalize in spite of their apparent lack of attention and/orinterest. We discussed the trip following our outing, andon Wednesday we planted 300 white pine trees on cam-pus here, and the kids were arguing back and forth aboutsoil conditions, water needs, etc., of this specie of treeand what we should do to minimize mortality rates! Theynoticed right away that the conditions were not static,and that this needed to be considered in our plan. Goodstuff !!! Anyway, I truly appreciate your efforts and wouldenjoy bringing my students back next year.

Peace and Joy !

Tim Shrift and Betsy CharronSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle School, Traverse City

Note: Thanks to Docents Ann McInnis and MarshaBuehler who led the kids on the hikes!

culminated with the May visit, which included hikes at two Natu-ral Areas and a driving tour of orchards in bloom.

“The kids came up with all the ideas, set a goal of $1,000,and met it,” says Nicola. “I really wanted them to see the beautyof this area and to understand it. Most of them—probably threequarters—have never been here before.”

After seeing all the cherry trees in peak bloom the day ofthe tour, Nicola says “they’re so happy that their hard work ishelping to preserve this beautiful place.”

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Plant Sale Success!Plant Sale Success!Plant Sale Success!Plant Sale Success!Plant Sale Success!Every spring an incrediblething happens in LeelanauCounty. A group ofhardworking volunteers whocall themselves the WildflowerRescue Committee go out tosites that are being developed;

and, with the landowner’s permission, dig up emerging wild-flower plants that lie in the path of the bulldozer. During theMemorial Day week-end, this same group holds a huge sale ofthe wildflower plants (3,000 pots this year!)along with otherpurchased perennials at the Conservancy’s Village Green in Le-land. People who buy the plants take them home and createnew woodland gardens. Beauty spreads where it might have oth-erwise been obliterated.

This year committee chairs Joanie Woods and Patty Sheaand their crew topped all prior years, raising $18,666. The fundsraised are used to maintain the beautiful Leland Village Green.The land, once slated to become the site of more retail stores,became a green space at the heart of Leland when the Conser-vancy purchased it in 1999. Its lovely gardens benefit from thehard work of wildflower lovers from throughout the county. Weare, year after year, amazed by the Wildflower Rescue Commit-tee and grateful for all their hard work.

Director Brian Price with ‘Fraser Fundraisers’, their giant check and bannerfull of mini cherry trees.

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LelandVillageGreenPlant Sale

Spring hikes

St. MarysSpringConcertat theVillageGreen

MawbyVineyarddinner

4th of July Parade marchers!

Staffer Matt with newarrival CasimirMorgan Heiman

St. Elizabethstudents atHoudek Dunes

Brian accepts $1,000 check fromFraser students at the Newton Farm

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2004 Summer Program Schedule2004 Summer Program Schedule2004 Summer Program Schedule2004 Summer Program Schedule2004 Summer Program ScheduleWe are pleased to offer this schedule of hikes, led by our knowledgeable volunteer docents. Most hikes are free, last about 2 hours andregistration is required (and appreciated!). See page 11 for directions to our Natural Areas, unless otherwise specified. Call 256-9665.

Tuesday, August 10th - 10:00 a.m.Stroll the Paths of Kehl LakeStart your day with a walk around beautifulKehl Lake Natural Area. Docent Judy Smartwill point out the special natural features andgive a bit of history on the area. The trailthrough this beautiful natural area will certainlybe a hike that the whole family will enjoy.

Wednesday, August 11th – 7:00 a.m.Dawn Walk at Lighthouse WestThis hike will explore the natural beauty ofthe newly acquiredLighthouse West prop-erty at the Tip of the Pen-insula. Staffer NatashaLapinski and birding ex-pert, Kay Charter, willlead hikers through thediverse habitats of the property and discoverthe birds and plant life that make it so spe-cial. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Conservancyoffice in Leland and carpool up to the prop-erty. To get more familiar with this specialplace, read the cover story and Kay’s birdpiece on page2. Registration is required;please call 256-9665.

Thursday, August 12th - 10:00 a.m.Whaleback VistasBegin your morning with an invigorating hikeup Whaleback, one of Leelanau’s most beau-tiful geologic wonders. Join Docent MarshaBuehler for a gentle ascent through a hard-wood forest to a fantastic viewing platform.The morning views of Lake Michigan, Pyra-mid Point, the Manitou Islands, and South FoxIsland are unmatched from this location.

Wednesday, August 18th – 7:00 a.m.Dawn Walk on Lighthouse WestPlease see August 11 entry for description

Friday, August 20th – 5:00 p.m.The Unseen Beauty of Belanger CreekEnjoy an evening exploration of BelangerCreek Natural Area with Docent Jack Schultz.With over 60 acres of upland and wetland habi-tat, this property is critical to Leelanau’s wa-ter quality and wildlife. Evening hikes alwaysadd to the mystery of this phenomenal area.Belanger Creek is only open for guided walks,so be sure not to miss this opportunity. Reg-istration is required. For directions and to reg-ister: 256-9665.

Saturday, August 21st - 10:00 a.m.A Morning Hike at Chippewa RunNatural AreaFrom its creek and orchards to its pine plan-tation, Chippewa Run is a diverse collectionof nature and beauty. Join Docent TomDunfee for a fun and informational hike. Bringbinoculars for bird watching.

Sunday, August 29th – 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.Full Moon Cedar River Kayak TripPly the waters of the exquisite Cedar Riverwith Docent Alice VanZoeren This sereneriver meanders through dark cedars and wide-open wetlands, and its clear cool waters re-main largely intact for ex-ceptional bird and fishhabitat. The nearly fullmoon will be the perfecttime to be on the river forwildlife viewing. You willneed to provide your ownkayak. The trip will beginat 7:30 p.m. at the mouthof the Cedar River indowntown Cedar, and itwill last about 2 hours. You must call aheadand reserve a spot on this space-limited trip.256-9665.

Thursday, September 2nd – 10:00 a.m.Houdek Dunes – Life on the DunesDiscover adaptations that living things haveacquired over millennium to survive on aridand windy dune environments. How do theyfind the necessary food, water, and shelterwhile at the same time not become food?Which wildlife shares this natural area witheach other utilizing several interdependentcommunities? Learn all this and more withDocent Ann McInnis.

Friday, September 3rd – 10:00 a.m.Begin Your Holiday Weekend at KehlLakeLate summer is the perfect time to head forthe shade! Docent Marsha Buehler will leada walk in just the right spot - The Kehl LakeNatural Area north of Northport. Come alonginto the shade of this mixed woodland andlearn why this area is cherished by so many.Enjoy a leisurely stroll through deep forestswith views of pristine Kehl Lake.

Saturday, July 17th - 10:00 a.m.

The Origin of Sand DunesJoin Docent Tom Dunfee, as he explores theorigin of sand dunes. This hike will take placeat the perfect location, the Houdek DunesNatural Area north of Leland. Tom will explainhow wind, water and land all combined to-gether to form the dunes.

Thursday, July 22nd - 10:00 a.m.A View from the Top of WhalebackTreat yourself, your family, and your friendsto a beautiful morning hike at the incredibleWhaleback Natural Area just south of Lelandwith Docent Judy Smart. A leisurely stroll upplush, green paths to the platform lookout atthe top of the hill will be a real treat. Bringalong friends and family!

Wednesday, July 28th - 9:30 a.m.Kehl Lake’s BiodiversityWhat is biodiversity and why is it important?Observe, first-hand, the fascinating and com-plex array of life that can exist in a primaryforest ecosystem. Contrast that with the ad-joining, slowly recovering, formerly farmedhomestead site as it returns to a hardwoodforest with Docent Ann McInnis.

Saturday, July 31st – 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.Full Moon Cedar River Kayak TripThe quiet serenity of the Cedar Swamp willsurround you as you paddle your way up theriver in your own kayak. The full moon willilluminate this mysterious and beautiful natu-ral area providing that clouds don’t cover thesky. The trip with Docent Alice VanZoerenwill begin at 8:30 p.m. at the mouth of theCedar River in downtown Cedar and will lastapproximately 2 hours. You must provide yourown kayak and registration is required. Tosign up and get directions call 256-9665.

Thursday, August 5

Annual Friends Picnicand Silent Auction

with Afternoon Field Trips See Page 12 for details!

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KEHL LAKE NATURAL AREAThe Kehl Lake Trail is approximately a 1 mileloop that meanders along the lake andthrough the forest. Although this hike is rela-tively easy, hiking shoes are necessary Be-ginning from the junction of M-22 and M-201(south of Northport), take M-201 throughNorthport. At 1.5 miles, M-201 ends and CR640 begins as you follow the curve to theright. Follow 640 for 1 mile to Snyder Roadand turn left. Follow Snyder Road for 1.5miles to the parking area on the left. KehlLake is shown as Leg Lake on some maps.

WHALEBACK NATURAL AREAThe Whaleback trail is well-groomed andeasy to follow, however, the trail quickly gainsin elevation which can be rigorous at times.Wear shoes suitable to hiking. Beginningfrom the junction of M-22 and M-204 (3 mi S.of Leland), take M-22 north approx. 1 mile.A sign on the west (left) side of M-22 marksthe entrance to the parking area. Continuestraight for a few hundred feet on the gravelroad entrance to the parking area.

HOUDEK DUNES NATURAL AREAThere are two loops here totalling 1.25miles that traverse gentle, but sandyterrain. Steep steps lead you from theparking area to the trailhead. Beginning inLeland, drive north along M-22 approxi-mately 5 miles to County Road 626.Proceed another ¾ mile north along M-22.A sign on the west (left) side of the roadmarks the entrance to the parking area.

BELANGER CREEK NATURAL AREAThere are no trails in the Belanger CreekNatural Area, and it’s open for guided toursonly. We will travel cross country, which canbe rather rigorous at times. Bring supportiverubber boots or shoes that can get wet andinsect repellent during the summer months.From the intersection of M-22 and PutnamRoad, on the north side of Peshawbestown,go west on Putnam Road for approximatelya half mile. Turn left onto PeshawbestownRoad, climbing the hill and then descend-ing toward Belanger Creek. There will be aConservancy sign at the entrance to a park-ing area in a field on the north side of theroad, just a few hundred feet east of wherethe road crosses Belanger Creek.

CHIPPEWA RUN NATURAL AREAThere is currently no trail system here, butyou are welcome to explore the property viadeer trails or find your own gaps in thegrasses. As M-22 veers right just north ofthe intersection of M-72 and M-22, continuestraight on LaCore Street. Turn right (East)on Fisher Street and park at the end.

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CONSERVANCYNATURAL AREAS

Wednesday, September 15th – 10:00 a.m.Cougars and Coyotes and Bears, Oh My!!At Houdek DunesLearn aboutthese formerlymissing compo-nents of a healthyecosystem andwhy we mightwant to celebratetheir probable re-turn to Leelanau.While exploringdifferent plants u c c e s s i o nstages within thisdune environment also make discoveries ofwildlife preparations for the coming winter.Docent Ann McInnis will lead this hike.

Thursday, September 30th – 10:00 a.m.Whaleback – Tall PlantsWho needs trees? How do they work and whywill they soon shut down their food produc-tion? Why are all the leaves that are dropped“brown gold” to a forest and its critters? Dis-cover the answer to these and more with Do-cent Ann McInnis. You’ll also explore differentwildlife communities while ascending theWhaleback moraine for a spectacular view ofLake Michigan.

Tuesday, October 5th – 10:00 a.m.Mushrooms of Kehl Lake Natural AreaJoin Leelanau County’s own mushroom ex-pert, Ed Reinert, and Docent Judy Smart, fora very informative hike at the Kehl Lake Natu-ral Area north of Northport. The forest floorshould be abundant with different species ofmushrooms brought on by fall rains. If bychance there has been a fall drought, pleasebring mushroom and fungus samples fromyour own property to discuss with Ed. Regis-tration is required: 256-9665.

Saturday, October 16th - 1:00 p.m.Leaves and Breezes of Houdek DunesCome and enjoy the remaining October huesduring a refreshinghike at the HoudekDunes Natural Areanorth of Leland. Do-cents Tom Dunfee andAnn McInnis will leadyou through this precious and unique naturalarea and help you to appreciate the end of fallin Leelanau County. Please dress accordingto the weather.

NATURE-EXPLORER

HIKES AT KEHL LAKE

NATURAL AREA

JUST FOR KIDS!

Docent Ann McInnis, theConservancy’s own Miss Frizzle,is a retired science teacherwho knows how to turn kidsonto nature. Expect hands-on,minds-on nature discovery funfor preschoolers through age12. Geared to young naturediscoverers accompanied bytheir grownups please. Spaceis limited and registration isrequired. Call 231-256-9665to register.

Wednesday, August 11th

10:00 a.m.Can you discover CreepyCrawlers that call KehlLake home?

Wednesday, August 18th

10:00 a.m.What are some wet andwonderful water crittersat Kehl Lake?

Wednesday, August 25th

10:00 a.m.How do animals play hideand seek?

Ann McInnis (left) leads walk at Whalebackthis spring

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Event Schedule

2:30-5pm Pre-Picnic Field Trips

5pm Registration and Social hour

Wine and appetizers

Bidding on Silent Auction items

Music by Geno and Sanford

Kids tent: supervised and secure area with games and activities.

6pm BBQ dinner catered by Stubb’s

7pm Short program

Welcome and 2003 highlights

Honoring of our 2003 Volunteer and Business Partner of the Year

Bidding on auction items will close 20 minutes after the end of the last speech.

Leelanau Conservancy

Annual Friends Picnic

and Silent AuctionThursday, August 5th, 2004at the beautiful Newton Farm

overlooking the Manitou Passage

“The event of the Summer!”

Join us to celebrate the work of the Leelanau

Conservancy and to meet fellow members

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Annual Friends Picnic &

Silent AuctionThursday, August 5th, 2004

At the beautiful Newton Farm

overlooking the Manitou Passage

“The Event of the Summer!”Join us to celebrate the work of the LeelanauConservancy & meet fellow supporters!

Pre-Picnic Field Trips(All field trips will end in time for the picnic at 5pm)

3:00 p.m.—Forest Evolution. Join Stewardship Director Meg

Woller for a hike and talk on forest evolution at Houdek Dunes

Natural Area near Leland. Meg’s knowledge of the this area

and the natural world in general is sure to make this afternoon

a real eye opener! Meet at Houdek Dunes NA at 3pm. Limited

to 15.

3:30 p.m.—Gills Pier Farmland Tour. Director Brian Price

and Farmland Protection Specialist Tom Nelson will take you

on a tour of the Newton Farm and give you an inside look at

what went into preserving this beautiful view as well as a total

of 300 adjacent acres in the immediate vicinity of the Gills Pier

area. Meet at the Newton Farm at 3:30 and we will hike from

there. Unlimited participation.

2:30 p.m.—The Wonders of Coastal Marshes. Land

Protection Specialist Matt Heiman will clue you in to the

tremendous benefits coastal marshes lend to our environment,

particularly in times of low water levels. You’ll hike our

spectacular new Lighthouse West property at the tip of the

peninsula. Be prepared to walk on a rocky beach and to get

your feet wet. Meet at Newton Farm and we’ll take a BATA bus

from there. Limited to 30.

2:30 p.m.—Hike & Explore Lighthouse West. Join Natasha

Lapinski, Land Protection and Development Coordinator for a

hike of one of the Conservancy’s newest acquisitions. The

Lighthouse West property sits just south of the very tip of the

peninsula and is the site of many unique geologic land forms,

wetland complexes, and wildlife habitat found nowhere else in

the county. Be prepared to walk on a rocky beach and to get

Picnic Registration Form(please buy your tickets in advance so we

can insure a great event!)Name_____________________________

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FIELD TRIP REGISTRATION❑ Please register ____ people whosenames are:______________________________________________________for the following field trip:_________________________________❑ Please register ____ people whosenames are:______________________________________________________for the following field trip:_________________________________(See descriptions of trips at left.)

Mail to: Leelanau Conservancy P.O. Box 1007Leland, MI 49654 or call 231-256-9665 to registeror email gayle@theconservancy.com.

Pre-Picnic Field Trips(All field trips will end in time for the picnic at 5pm)

3:00 p.m.—Forest Evolution. Join Stewardship Director Meg Woller fora hike and talk on forest evolution at Houdek Dunes Natural Area nearLeland. Meg’s knowledge of the this area and the natural world in generalis sure to make this afternoon a real eye opener! Meet at Houdek DunesNatural Area at 3pm. Limited to 15.

3:30 p.m.—Gills Pier Farmland Tour. Director Brian Price and FarmlandProtection Specialist Tom Nelson will take you on a tour of the NewtonFarm to give you an inside look at what went into preserving this beautifulview as well as a total of 300 adjacent acres in the immediate vicinity ofthe Gills Pier area. Meet at the Newton Farm at 3:30 and we will hikefrom there. Unlimited participation.

2:30 p.m.—Explore The Newly Acquired Lighthouse West Preserve.Meet at the Newton Farm and we’ll take a BATA bus from there. Beprepared to walk on a rocky beach and to get your feet wet.

Group 1:The Wonders of Coastal Marshes.Land Protection Specialist Matt Heiman will clue you in to thetremendous benefits coastal marshes lend to our environment,particularly in times of low water levels. Limited to 30.Group 2: Plants, Birds and Natural HistoryJoin Natasha Lapinski, Land Protection and DevelopmentCoordinator for a hike of one of the Conservancy’s newestacquisitions. The Lighthouse West property sits just south ofthe very tip of the peninsula and is the site of many uniquegeologic land forms, wetland complexes, and wildlife habitatfound nowhere else in the county. Limited to 15.

3:00— Migratory Birds and Their Needs. Join birding expert Kay Charterat Saving Birds Thru Habitat near Omena. Learn how we can help ourmigratory birds and how the Conservancy’s strategy for the tip of thepeninsula is helping our feathered friends. Meet at parking lot at HabitatDiscovery Center, 5020 North Putnam. Moderate one-mile hike with somehills. Bring binoculars if you have them. If you need help with directions,call 271-3738. Limited to 20.

3:00—Tour of Schultheiss Conservation Easement Property. Join aConservancy Docent and conservation easement donors Gary Schultheissand Barbara Richman for a hike around their protected property nearNorthport. Located west of Bass Lake, this property contains a diverseblend of forested hills and stream-fed marshes. Meet at the Newton Farmto carpool. Limited to 25.

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Leelanau Conservancy Silent Auction!By selecting where you want the $$ from your winning auction bid to bespent, you can map it out for Leelanau and make adifference in your own backyard!

* Go to our website www.theconservancy.com Click on the auction link at the top of the page. Minimum bid prices are noted as well as minimum increase amounts by item. Check it out, it’s fun and easy!

* Not a computer user?Call Kate at our office at 256-9665,stop in and fill out a bid form,or send us a note with your bid.

If you have the winning bid, you can direct your funds to land protectionprojects in the area of Leelanau you care most about.

Online bids will be taken now through August 3 at midnight.Final bids will be taken live at our annual Friends Picnic on August 5at the Newton Farm. Or, if you cannot attend the auction, you mayalso provide us with a “proxy bid” on certain items. See website fordetails.

Remember, final bids will be taken at the auction on August 5th. Ifyou are the high bidder before the picnic and are not outbid at thepicnic, and can’t be there, you will be notified by phone or email toarrange for pickup or shipping of your purchase. (Shipping costs notincluded in bid price.) We hope to see you there!

The bidding has already begun! Here’s how you can participate in the auction:

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Here’s just a sample of what you may bid on...over 100 items to choose from!

Go to www.theconservancy.com to start your bidding!

Many thanks to our Picnic Sponsors:

Realtor Mark NadolskiNorthern LumberHuntington BankThe BluebirdSuttons Bay Rotary ClubLeelanau Communications

1. Glen Arbor artist Kristin Hurlin’s pastelrendition of the Newton Farm—our beautiful picnicsite! Framing donated by Main Street Gallery. Value: priceless.Minimum bid: $700.

2. Oil on canvas “Fishtown in Winter,” donatedby Melanie Parke. 17 x 19 . Value: $600. Minimum bid: $600.

3.Handcarved, painted chickadee donated byJim Rich. Mounted on a deer antler with black walnut base inscribedwith the Conservancy’s logo. Value: $300. Minimum bid: $150.

4. Hand-carved trout duo on an 18-inch log basedonated by Al White. Value $350. Minimum bid: $175.

5. Pastel portrait donated by FredPetroskey. Capture someone you love on canvas forever! Buyerhas the option to upgrade to oil and/or add persons if they pay thedifference. Expires 8/5/2005. Value: $2,500. Minimum bid: $1,200.

6. Flower bouquet framed watercolor donatedby Eloise Fahs. Value: $100. Minimum bid: $100.

7. Two season tickets to the Beyond theBay Film Series at the Bay Theatre. Value: $80 Min bid: $40

8. Czech glass beaded bracelet donated by CaraLee Paige. Value: $50. Minimum bid $25.

9. Tea and photo op with movie star AmySmart. The star of “Rat Race and the most recent “Starsky andHutch” film spends time in Leelanau County and is a big Conservancysupporter. Spend an hour or two getting to know this established 20-something Hollywood actress. Time and place to be mutually arranged.Meeting to take place in Leelanau County most likely in December2004 or Summer 2005. Retail value: Priceless. Minimum bid: $100.

10. One week of camp for your child atShady Trails. On the shores of Lake Michigan near Northport.They’re sure to have a great time! Value $190. Minimum bid $95

11. Weekend getaway to Door County,Wisconsin. Sleeps six at this lovely log cabin on Lake Michigan,10 miles from Bailey’s Harbor. Includes ferry ride on the Badger fortwo and $30 gift certificate for dinner at the renowned Glidden Lodge.Donated by Herb and Ann Nichols. Value: $1300. Minimum bid: $750.

12. Baby boy or girl layette includes a knitted blanket,two featherstitched swaddling blankets, a pair of white booties, a pinkor blue sweater with matching hat and booties. Value $300. Minimumbid $175.

13. Traditional scrappy 9-patch/snowballblock throw-size quilt. 62x68 inches. Machine piecedby Michelle Mueller and machine quilted by Debbie Yelbak. Ondisplay at Liberty Quilts in Cedar until the Picnic. Value: $550. Minimumbid: $300.

14. Cedar Peace Pole with four languages of your choice.Value: $175. Minimum bid: $85.

15. Dinner in the vineyard at L. Mawby withdinner from Hattie’s for two for summer 2005. Value: $140. Minimumbid: $70.

16. 4 tickets on the 45 yard line to Michiganvs. Iowa in Ann Arbor. September 25th, 2004. Value $200. Min.bid $100.

17. Beach glass earrings donated by Rae Welch.Four pairs to choose from. Value: $27. Minimum bid: $13.

18. 2 hour champagne cruise on the“Rosebud” Fantail Launch departing from Leland withTed and Tali Lanham. Value: Priceless. Minimum bid: $100.

19. Dog Party on 120 acres near Cedar. Picnic lunch,doggy games, dog trainer on site to answer questions. Hosted by theFrederick Family. 8 dogs max., 4 humans per dog. Value: Priceless.Minimum bid: $25/dog family.

20. Ocean-front home in San Diego Sunset Cliffsarea of Point Loma, minutes from the airport, Balboa Park, San DiegoZoo, Coronado and La Jolla. Three bedrooms, three baths, sleepssix. Home sits on 80-foot cliff overlooking the Pacific; enjoy the viewof sailboats, Navy ships, cruise liners and surfers. Available for oneweek in July or August for Summer ’05 by arrangement with ownerswho are Sustainers of the Conservancy. No smoking or pets. Value:Priceless. Min. bid $2,500.

21. Gift certificate to the Riverside Inn inLeland. Value $80. Minimum bid $40.

22.Catered Party at Northport Bay Re-treat. Use of Northport Bay Retreat for the day and evening, tobe mutually arranged. Also includes $400 worth of catering servicesby DJ Kelly’s. Exempt dates for catering are weekends and all daysin June, July, and August unless approved by Dan Kelly. Value$1300. Minimum bid $600.

And more...RCI timeshare any where in the world, furniture painted by local art-ists, gourmet dinner hosted by Northport Point resident, gift certifi-cates to local eateries, lodging, recreation, and much more!

To bid on these and many other itemsnot shown, visitwww.theconservancy.com,or call Kate at 231-256-9665.

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Mr. and Mrs. Kevin AbbeyMs. Jennifer AbelMr. and Mrs. Paul AndersonMs. Diane AshMr. Richard AxtellMs. Dawn BadgerJohn J. Balardo & Mary StrongMr. Jon BaldMr. and Mrs. Virgil L. BarehamMr. and Mrs. John J. BarnesMr. and Mrs. Philip BarthGinny and Scott BeallMrs. Belle BolesMr. John BourgaultMr. and Mrs. Mark BrooksMr. and Mrs. Richard J. BuistMr. and Mrs. Brian CarmanMr. and Mrs. Andrew CoohonTimothy and Janet CordesMr. and Mrs. Donald E. DankoMr. Thomas DanzMr. and Mrs. Donald C. DarntonDr. A.V. DeleonMs. Kathleen DinkelMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. DonleyMr. and Mrs. Robert DoughtyMr. and Mrs. Rolf EmbertsonMr. and Mrs. E. Richard EnsrudMrs. Mary C. FayMr. and Mrs. Henry J. FeeleyDr. James FlaggertMr. and Mrs. Gene FontaineMr. Charles FordMs. Judy GassMs. Margaret E. GassMs. Mimi GassMrs. Jacqueline GazoulMrs. Ginnie GliddenMr. and Mrs. Dennis GolecMrs. Elizabeth GotschMr. and Mrs. Earl GreerMr. and Mrs. Rodney J. GroleauMr. and Mrs. John R. HaleyMr. and Mrs. James A. Hands

David Halperin and Carol SchifmanMr. and Mrs. James R. HarrelsonMs. Lisa HawkinsDr. John HaysDrs. John and Judy HoefflerMr. John Edward HollenderMs. Marcia HudsonMs. Karene HughesMr. Robert T. HughesMr. and Mrs. Robert JackmanTimothy Johnson & Ewa EinhornMr. and Mrs. James JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Walter P. JohnstonMr. and Mrs. George J. KauslerMr. and Mrs. Gerald KoniecznyMr. and Mrs. Roeby W. LedfordMr. and Mrs. John LingMr. Michael W. LoraMr. and Mrs. Herbert LudwigLois Lynch and Henry BlosserMs. Alice MansfieldMr. and Mrs. W. W. MartinMurray and Pat McKeanMrs. Marguerite K. MeekerMrs. Susan MertzMr. and Mrs. Del MichelMr. and Mrs. Robert MillerMr. David MitchellDr. and Mrs. Robert K. MooreMs. Sharon MurphyMr. and Mrs. Charles NeedhamMr. and Mrs. Harvey W.Norris, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James R. NuvemanMr. and Mrs. Daniel L. OberskiMr. Gary D. O’ConnellMr. and Mrs. Scott W. PandorfMr. and Mrs. Robert F. ParkerMr. John PellegrinoSusan Price & Linda Johnson-HansonMr. Jeffrey ReiderMs. Kathleen Rooney

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. RosiekMr. Christopher RowneyMr. and Mrs. Michael H. RubleMr. and Mrs. Joseph RzepeckiMs. Deborah SalernoDr. and Mrs. David A. ScapiniMs. Monica SchmitMr. Richard A. SchmuckalRichard and Karen SeefeltMs. Margaret ShannonMr. and Mrs. Dudley SmithDr. and Mrs. Peter SneedMrs. Lynne C. Tobinand Mr. Tim SparlingCraig and Carol StallmanMr. and Mrs. Jerry StaymanMr. and Mrs. John H. StreichertDr. and Mrs. Steve ThomasMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey TibbettsMr. and Mrs. Dennis G.TischlerMr. and Mrs. Stanley T. TurnerMr. Norb TutlisMr. and Mrs. Bill ValpeyLewis and Norma Van KuikenMr. and Mrs. John VanValkenburgMr. and Mrs. Jack VanRiperMr. and Mrs. Richard L. VossMr. John WalheimMr. and Mrs. Charles E.Wallace, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Paul WardKevin P. Weber & Nancy GallagherMr. and Mrs. Harry N. WietingMr. and Mrs. Larry K. WinegarMr. and Mrs. Robert J. WinnieTom and Shirley WinshipMr. and Mrs. John WoomerMr. and Mrs. Thomas M. YoungChapter FI P.E.O. Sisterhood

New Sustainersin 2004

Wow, we’ve topped the 300 mark withthese new Sustainers. We now have 312individuals/families who make an annualpledge of $500 or more to support theoperations of the Conservancy, giving usthe solid base we need to insure wemeet our long-term goals for protectingthis very beautiful place. Sustainers arespecial people with special events heldin their honor. To learn more about join-ing the Sustainer’s Circle, call Gayle at256-9665.

New Through 6-8-04New Through 6-8-04New Through 6-8-04New Through 6-8-04New Through 6-8-04

Mrs. Robert W. AllenMerrill and Bev AlmquistWilliam C. and Vicki AndersonErnie and Leanne BalcuevaPaul Dechow and Jeanne BlumPaul Skeim and Beth BrooksSteven R. Brechin & Nancy CantorKarl and Tracy CooperMr. and Mrs. Hayward DraperMr. and Mrs. Michael J. FisherMr. and Mrs. Timothy N. GardnerMr. and Mrs. Norbert GitsMr. and Mrs. Rodney GroleauJeff and Diane HamiltonDave and Janice KleinerMr. and Mrs. John LaitalaVincent and Angela MackeVina and Phillip D. MikesellFred and Linda MillerRobert and Jane MillerMr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. NolingTodd and Tammy RyanAllan and Melissa SmithMr. and Mrs. Dudley SmithWayne and Sharon WorkmanBill and Mary Ruth Wotherspoon

Welcome to new members Lynn Tobinand Tim Sparling shown here with Mary Lyons

Welcome New Members! We’re grateful to have you asa part of our growing, vital organization! There isstrength in numbers, and together, we can protect theland we love. Thanks so much to membership reps whoused their good name to sign letters, helping us to ob-tain new members. They are: Gail and Bart Ingraham,Larry Mawby, Bob Sutherland, Dennis and ErikaFerguson and Kyle and Betsy Carr.

Sustainer Janet Nicola (with parent volunteer)helped her Fraser students raise $1,000 forfarmland protection. See story on page 8.

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SPECIAL GIFTS(Received between 2/20/04 and 6/29/04)

Gifts are made to the Conservancy in memory of a loved one or special friend, or in honor of an individual or special occasion suchas an anniversary or birthday. Gifts may be made to the fund of one’s choice, or the family’s choice. Family members are sent aspecial card notifying them of the gift. LP denotes Leelanau Preservers Gift.

IN HONOR OF DEBORAH BIN HONOR OF DEBORAH BIN HONOR OF DEBORAH BIN HONOR OF DEBORAH BIN HONOR OF DEBORAH BUNNUNNUNNUNNUNNALLEY’S BIRALLEY’S BIRALLEY’S BIRALLEY’S BIRALLEY’S BIRTHDTHDTHDTHDTHDAAAAAYYYYYMrs. Susan A. Mertz

IN HONOR OF THE BEALLIN HONOR OF THE BEALLIN HONOR OF THE BEALLIN HONOR OF THE BEALLIN HONOR OF THE BEALL’S’S’S’S’SGRANDSONSGRANDSONSGRANDSONSGRANDSONSGRANDSONSMr. and Ms. Scott Beall

IN HONOR OF RUTH BELANGER-IN HONOR OF RUTH BELANGER-IN HONOR OF RUTH BELANGER-IN HONOR OF RUTH BELANGER-IN HONOR OF RUTH BELANGER-LEUGERS’ BIRLEUGERS’ BIRLEUGERS’ BIRLEUGERS’ BIRLEUGERS’ BIRTHDTHDTHDTHDTHDAAAAAYYYYYMr. and Mrs. Mark A. Francavilla

IN HONOR OF PETER BIN HONOR OF PETER BIN HONOR OF PETER BIN HONOR OF PETER BIN HONOR OF PETER BUDKEUDKEUDKEUDKEUDKEMr. and Mrs. William A. Wick

IN HONOR OF JESSICA CANFIELDIN HONOR OF JESSICA CANFIELDIN HONOR OF JESSICA CANFIELDIN HONOR OF JESSICA CANFIELDIN HONOR OF JESSICA CANFIELDMs. Nancy Peterson

IN HONOR OF ANNA MARGARETIN HONOR OF ANNA MARGARETIN HONOR OF ANNA MARGARETIN HONOR OF ANNA MARGARETIN HONOR OF ANNA MARGARETCANTRELL (LP)CANTRELL (LP)CANTRELL (LP)CANTRELL (LP)CANTRELL (LP)Mark Cantrell & Kathy Rymal

IN HONOR OF ANDREW AND RAIN HONOR OF ANDREW AND RAIN HONOR OF ANDREW AND RAIN HONOR OF ANDREW AND RAIN HONOR OF ANDREW AND RACHELCHELCHELCHELCHELCARMANCARMANCARMANCARMANCARMANMr. and Mrs. Brian Carman

IN HONOR OF STEPHEN CHAMBERS (LP)IN HONOR OF STEPHEN CHAMBERS (LP)IN HONOR OF STEPHEN CHAMBERS (LP)IN HONOR OF STEPHEN CHAMBERS (LP)IN HONOR OF STEPHEN CHAMBERS (LP)Stephanie and Mark Duckmann

IN HONOR OF AIN HONOR OF AIN HONOR OF AIN HONOR OF AIN HONOR OF AUSTIN FELLOWS’USTIN FELLOWS’USTIN FELLOWS’USTIN FELLOWS’USTIN FELLOWS’BIRBIRBIRBIRBIRTHDTHDTHDTHDTHDAAAAAY (LP)Y (LP)Y (LP)Y (LP)Y (LP)Kurt and Eleanor Luedtke

IN HONOR OF BEN FELLOWS’ BIRIN HONOR OF BEN FELLOWS’ BIRIN HONOR OF BEN FELLOWS’ BIRIN HONOR OF BEN FELLOWS’ BIRIN HONOR OF BEN FELLOWS’ BIRTHDTHDTHDTHDTHDAAAAAYYYYY(LP)(LP)(LP)(LP)(LP)Kurt and Eleanor Luedtke

IN HONOR OF JIM AND BIN HONOR OF JIM AND BIN HONOR OF JIM AND BIN HONOR OF JIM AND BIN HONOR OF JIM AND BARB FOWLERARB FOWLERARB FOWLERARB FOWLERARB FOWLERMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Fowler

IN HONOR OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARYIN HONOR OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARYIN HONOR OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARYIN HONOR OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARYIN HONOR OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARYOF JAMES AND LOIS GAMBLEOF JAMES AND LOIS GAMBLEOF JAMES AND LOIS GAMBLEOF JAMES AND LOIS GAMBLEOF JAMES AND LOIS GAMBLEMr. and Mrs. Edward C. Hanpeter

IN HONOR OF THE MARRIAIN HONOR OF THE MARRIAIN HONOR OF THE MARRIAIN HONOR OF THE MARRIAIN HONOR OF THE MARRIAGE OF KELLGE OF KELLGE OF KELLGE OF KELLGE OF KELLYYYYYGLADIEUX AND FRANK SAMUEL (LP)GLADIEUX AND FRANK SAMUEL (LP)GLADIEUX AND FRANK SAMUEL (LP)GLADIEUX AND FRANK SAMUEL (LP)GLADIEUX AND FRANK SAMUEL (LP)Mr. and Mrs. Frank V. Cliff, Jr.

IN HONOR OF VIRGINIA GLIDDEN (LP)IN HONOR OF VIRGINIA GLIDDEN (LP)IN HONOR OF VIRGINIA GLIDDEN (LP)IN HONOR OF VIRGINIA GLIDDEN (LP)IN HONOR OF VIRGINIA GLIDDEN (LP)Mr. and Mrs. Peter Taylor

IN HONOR OF FRANK GUSTIN HONOR OF FRANK GUSTIN HONOR OF FRANK GUSTIN HONOR OF FRANK GUSTIN HONOR OF FRANK GUSTAFSONAFSONAFSONAFSONAFSONMr. and Mrs. Edward Beuerle

IN HONOR OF LINDIN HONOR OF LINDIN HONOR OF LINDIN HONOR OF LINDIN HONOR OF LINDA KELLEYA KELLEYA KELLEYA KELLEYA KELLEYMr. and Mrs. Edward Beuerle

IN HONOR OF ANNE KINZIE’S 80thIN HONOR OF ANNE KINZIE’S 80thIN HONOR OF ANNE KINZIE’S 80thIN HONOR OF ANNE KINZIE’S 80thIN HONOR OF ANNE KINZIE’S 80thBIRBIRBIRBIRBIRTHDTHDTHDTHDTHDAAAAAYYYYYMrs. Mildred AnthonyMs. Susan J. FinkeBill and Nancy GardMr. and Mrs. Samuel F. Stott

Our organization is stronger thanks to all who pitch in tohelp with our many tasks. A thousand thanks for sharing yourtime, your strong backs, your knowledge.

Our Silent Auction Committee has been hard at workpreparing for a fantastic event on August 5th. (see story onpage 12). We’re enormously grateful to co-chairs Peggy Miller,Lynn Peabody and Annie Frazer. Dick Ristine has been invalu-able in securing event sponsors. Thanks so much to the fol-lowing who have brainstormed, attended meetings and solic-ited items for this event: Annette Deibel, Laura Swires, LouRistine, Marsha Buehler, Julie Knode, Judy Frederick, Herb andAnn Nichols and Mary Lyons.

Thanks to the following people for manning our boothat summer events and helping to educate the public on ourmission: Dick and Lou Ristine, Bob and Julie Knode, Ed andBarbara Reinert, Leon and Folly Michael, Carol Bowen, JohnWatkins Sr.

Learning is fun! These people helped train our Docents(see story on page 7): Paul Raphael, Dan Palmer, Duke Elsner,Janet Dickerson, Ann McInnis.

Sore muscles can be part of the drill with our Steward-ship Network. They help to keep our trails safe and accessible.Thanks to Jim Vachow, John Bull, Tom Dunfee, Bob Hagerman,

John Scott,Chuck Whetsel, Rick Halbert, Bill Maul.Watershed Council work could not happen without these

people: Tim Keilty, Norm Gauthier, Colin Nesbitt. Thanks somuch! We’re grateful also to Joanie Woods and Kyle Carr forhelp with stewardship activities.

Carl Hammond runs around the county filling in ourbrochures on a regular basis.Thanks, Carl. Special recogni-tion goes out to board mem-bers Mary Lyons, Jack Burton,Mary Taylor and Tom Dunfee,who donned aprons and helpedserve dinner at a June donorparty. It goes without saying thatthe rest of our board also de-serves a pat on the back for allthey do for our organization.

Finally, we’re grateful tothose who come around our table to stuff envelopes and getour newsletter out the door: Dennis and Erika Ferguson, BettyWaite, Shirley Wheatley, Judy Frederick, Moonyeen Fitch, BobHagerman, Bill and Shirley Orcutt, Bob and Jane McElvey.

Helping HandsHelping HandsHelping HandsHelping HandsHelping Hands

Serving our donors: Board Mem-ber Mary Lyons at the Mawbyparty.

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MEMORIALS AND SPECIAL GIFTS

(Received between 2/24/04 and 6/28/04)Gifts are made to the Conservancy in memory of a loved one or special friend, or in honor of an individual or special occasion such as ananniversary or birthday. Gifts may be made to the fund of one’s choice, or the family’s choice. Family members are sent a special cardnotifying them of the gift. LP denoted a Leelanau Preservers Gift.

SPECIAL GIFTSSPECIAL GIFTSSPECIAL GIFTSSPECIAL GIFTSSPECIAL GIFTS MEMORIALSMEMORIALSMEMORIALSMEMORIALSMEMORIALSIN HONOR OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARYIN HONOR OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARYIN HONOR OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARYIN HONOR OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARYIN HONOR OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARYOF MARILOF MARILOF MARILOF MARILOF MARILYN AND EUGENE KLEINYN AND EUGENE KLEINYN AND EUGENE KLEINYN AND EUGENE KLEINYN AND EUGENE KLEINMr. and Mrs. Edward C. Hanpeter

IN HONOR OF JOIN HONOR OF JOIN HONOR OF JOIN HONOR OF JOIN HONOR OF JOAN AND CARLAN AND CARLAN AND CARLAN AND CARLAN AND CARLKRKRKRKRKROMMINGA HAPPY 80TH(LP)OMMINGA HAPPY 80TH(LP)OMMINGA HAPPY 80TH(LP)OMMINGA HAPPY 80TH(LP)OMMINGA HAPPY 80TH(LP)Mrs. Mary E. Jellema

L IN HONOR OF JUDIE LEECE IN HONOR OF JUDIE LEECE IN HONOR OF JUDIE LEECE IN HONOR OF JUDIE LEECE IN HONOR OF JUDIE LEECEMr. and Mrs. David C. Leece

IN HONOR OF MARY LIN HONOR OF MARY LIN HONOR OF MARY LIN HONOR OF MARY LIN HONOR OF MARY LYONS FORYONS FORYONS FORYONS FORYONS FORMOMOMOMOMOTHERS DTHERS DTHERS DTHERS DTHERS DAAAAAY(LP)Y(LP)Y(LP)Y(LP)Y(LP)Mr. and Mrs. Kent N. Holton

IN HONOR OF MARY LIN HONOR OF MARY LIN HONOR OF MARY LIN HONOR OF MARY LIN HONOR OF MARY LYONS’ BIRYONS’ BIRYONS’ BIRYONS’ BIRYONS’ BIRTHDTHDTHDTHDTHDAAAAAYYYYY(LP)(LP)(LP)(LP)(LP)Mr. and Mrs. Kent N. Holton

IN HONOR OF JENYIN HONOR OF JENYIN HONOR OF JENYIN HONOR OF JENYIN HONOR OF JENYA MOORE (LP)A MOORE (LP)A MOORE (LP)A MOORE (LP)A MOORE (LP)Peggy Case and Jeanne Peters

IN HONOR OF THE DEBIN HONOR OF THE DEBIN HONOR OF THE DEBIN HONOR OF THE DEBIN HONOR OF THE DEBUT OF ALEXAUT OF ALEXAUT OF ALEXAUT OF ALEXAUT OF ALEXAOLSONOLSONOLSONOLSONOLSONMr. and Mrs. Frank J. Andress

IN HONOR OF LARRY RILKIN HONOR OF LARRY RILKIN HONOR OF LARRY RILKIN HONOR OF LARRY RILKIN HONOR OF LARRY RILKO (LP)O (LP)O (LP)O (LP)O (LP)Mr. and Mrs. Larry F. Rilko

IN HONOR OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARYIN HONOR OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARYIN HONOR OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARYIN HONOR OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARYIN HONOR OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARYOF DEWEY AND JOOF DEWEY AND JOOF DEWEY AND JOOF DEWEY AND JOOF DEWEY AND JOYCE SEEHASEYCE SEEHASEYCE SEEHASEYCE SEEHASEYCE SEEHASEMr. and Mrs. James R. Scarlett

IN HONOR OF MARY TIN HONOR OF MARY TIN HONOR OF MARY TIN HONOR OF MARY TIN HONOR OF MARY TAAAAAYLOR (LP)YLOR (LP)YLOR (LP)YLOR (LP)YLOR (LP)Mr. and Mrs. Craig M. LaTorre

IN HONOR OF MARY TIN HONOR OF MARY TIN HONOR OF MARY TIN HONOR OF MARY TIN HONOR OF MARY TAAAAAYLOR’SYLOR’SYLOR’SYLOR’SYLOR’SBIRBIRBIRBIRBIRTHDTHDTHDTHDTHDAAAAAY (LP)Y (LP)Y (LP)Y (LP)Y (LP)Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Hollandsworth

IN HONOR OF PIN HONOR OF PIN HONOR OF PIN HONOR OF PIN HONOR OF PAAAAAT THOMAST THOMAST THOMAST THOMAST THOMASMs. Mimi Mullin

IN HONOR OF BILL AND BIN HONOR OF BILL AND BIN HONOR OF BILL AND BIN HONOR OF BILL AND BIN HONOR OF BILL AND BARBARBARBARBARBVVVVVAN STENNISAN STENNISAN STENNISAN STENNISAN STENNISMr. and Mrs. Edward Beuerle

IN HONOR OF GRAIN HONOR OF GRAIN HONOR OF GRAIN HONOR OF GRAIN HONOR OF GRACE B WCE B WCE B WCE B WCE B WAAAAAGNER (LP)GNER (LP)GNER (LP)GNER (LP)GNER (LP)Mr. and Dr. Stephen R. Beights

IN MEMORY OF SAM ADIN MEMORY OF SAM ADIN MEMORY OF SAM ADIN MEMORY OF SAM ADIN MEMORY OF SAM ADAMSAMSAMSAMSAMSMr. and Mrs. Edward J. Collins

IN MEMORY OF ALLOIN MEMORY OF ALLOIN MEMORY OF ALLOIN MEMORY OF ALLOIN MEMORY OF ALLOA ANDERSONA ANDERSONA ANDERSONA ANDERSONA ANDERSONBirchwood Shores Preservation Assoc.Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. BloomMr. and Mrs. Edward J. CollinsMr. and Mrs. Rick GrauerDr. and Mrs. R.A. Westphal

IN MEMORY OF VIRGINIA BIN MEMORY OF VIRGINIA BIN MEMORY OF VIRGINIA BIN MEMORY OF VIRGINIA BIN MEMORY OF VIRGINIA BALLALLALLALLALLMrs. G. Jackson ButterbaughMr. and Mrs. Sydney F. Keeble, Jr.Mr. William A. Northcutt

IN MEMORY OF GEORGE A. BERRYIN MEMORY OF GEORGE A. BERRYIN MEMORY OF GEORGE A. BERRYIN MEMORY OF GEORGE A. BERRYIN MEMORY OF GEORGE A. BERRYMr. Kirt Manecke

IN MEMORY OF JOHN BIGGSIN MEMORY OF JOHN BIGGSIN MEMORY OF JOHN BIGGSIN MEMORY OF JOHN BIGGSIN MEMORY OF JOHN BIGGSMr. and Mrs. Frank A. BrackenMr. and Mrs. Peter A. BordenMr. and Mrs. Edward J. CollinsDr. and Mrs. William R. GrafMr. and Mrs. James JohnsonMs. Sue PoirierMr. and Mrs. Brian R. PriceMr. and Mrs. S. Shepherd Tate

IN MEMORY OF ALEZE BISHOPIN MEMORY OF ALEZE BISHOPIN MEMORY OF ALEZE BISHOPIN MEMORY OF ALEZE BISHOPIN MEMORY OF ALEZE BISHOPMr. and Mrs. Edward J. CollinsMr. and Mrs. Eric LindMr. and Mrs. Harry N. Wieting

IN MEMORY OF GEORGE PIN MEMORY OF GEORGE PIN MEMORY OF GEORGE PIN MEMORY OF GEORGE PIN MEMORY OF GEORGE P. B. B. B. B. BUDKEUDKEUDKEUDKEUDKEMrs. Gertrude M. OliverMrs. Rosemary R. Bennett

IN MEMORY OF MARY L. CRICKENBERGERIN MEMORY OF MARY L. CRICKENBERGERIN MEMORY OF MARY L. CRICKENBERGERIN MEMORY OF MARY L. CRICKENBERGERIN MEMORY OF MARY L. CRICKENBERGERMs. Jennifer Abel

IN MEMORY OF BIN MEMORY OF BIN MEMORY OF BIN MEMORY OF BIN MEMORY OF BARBARBARBARBARBARA CRUDENARA CRUDENARA CRUDENARA CRUDENARA CRUDENMr. and Mrs. Lee A. BowenMr. and Mrs. Edward J. CollinsMr. and Mrs. Ross M. CrudenMary Ellen Hawker & Paul S. HartwickLarry Mawby and Lois BahleDr. and Mrs. Thomas F. McCormick

IN MEMORY OF TIN MEMORY OF TIN MEMORY OF TIN MEMORY OF TIN MEMORY OF TAD DICKSONAD DICKSONAD DICKSONAD DICKSONAD DICKSONDr. and Mrs. Thomas V. BinghamDr. and Mrs. Frank W. Cianciolo

IN MEMORY OF DORIS DINKELIN MEMORY OF DORIS DINKELIN MEMORY OF DORIS DINKELIN MEMORY OF DORIS DINKELIN MEMORY OF DORIS DINKELMs. Kathleen S. Dinkel

IN MEMORY OF OLA VIN MEMORY OF OLA VIN MEMORY OF OLA VIN MEMORY OF OLA VIN MEMORY OF OLA V. DUTCHER. DUTCHER. DUTCHER. DUTCHER. DUTCHERMr. and Mrs. Douglas G. Lake

IN MEMORY OF CANDIN MEMORY OF CANDIN MEMORY OF CANDIN MEMORY OF CANDIN MEMORY OF CANDY ELLISY ELLISY ELLISY ELLISY ELLISMr. and Mrs. Charles E. Wallace, Jr.

IN MEMORY OF WIN MEMORY OF WIN MEMORY OF WIN MEMORY OF WIN MEMORY OF WALALALALALTER FEETER FEETER FEETER FEETER FEEMs. Margueretta ColemanMr. and Mrs. Richard M. DirksMr. and Mrs. Bob Sinz

IN MEMORY OF MARY FINTIN MEMORY OF MARY FINTIN MEMORY OF MARY FINTIN MEMORY OF MARY FINTIN MEMORY OF MARY FINTONONONONONMr. and Mrs. Gurnam S. BajwaMr. and Mrs. Richard A. GroutMr. and Mrs. John T. Mattson

IN MEMORY OF JEANNE B. FOSTERIN MEMORY OF JEANNE B. FOSTERIN MEMORY OF JEANNE B. FOSTERIN MEMORY OF JEANNE B. FOSTERIN MEMORY OF JEANNE B. FOSTERDr. and Mrs. Richard K. Foster

IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM L. FORIN MEMORY OF WILLIAM L. FORIN MEMORY OF WILLIAM L. FORIN MEMORY OF WILLIAM L. FORIN MEMORY OF WILLIAM L. FORTUNE, SR.TUNE, SR.TUNE, SR.TUNE, SR.TUNE, SR.Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. CollinsMr. and Mrs. Richard O. RistineMr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Ristine

IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM B. GASSIN MEMORY OF WILLIAM B. GASSIN MEMORY OF WILLIAM B. GASSIN MEMORY OF WILLIAM B. GASSIN MEMORY OF WILLIAM B. GASSMs. Mimi Gass

IN MEMORY OF MOSE J. GAZOULIN MEMORY OF MOSE J. GAZOULIN MEMORY OF MOSE J. GAZOULIN MEMORY OF MOSE J. GAZOULIN MEMORY OF MOSE J. GAZOULMrs. Jacqueline Gazoul

IN MEMORY OF RICHARD GEDIN MEMORY OF RICHARD GEDIN MEMORY OF RICHARD GEDIN MEMORY OF RICHARD GEDIN MEMORY OF RICHARD GEDAAAAAMr. and Mrs. Gerald Konieczny

IN MEMORY OF AL GRIN MEMORY OF AL GRIN MEMORY OF AL GRIN MEMORY OF AL GRIN MEMORY OF AL GROGANOGANOGANOGANOGANMr. and Mrs. Edward J. Collins

IN MEMORY OF CARIN MEMORY OF CARIN MEMORY OF CARIN MEMORY OF CARIN MEMORY OF CAROL SUE HAMELINOL SUE HAMELINOL SUE HAMELINOL SUE HAMELINOL SUE HAMELINMr. and Mrs. Mark J. Brooks

Mary Finton, shown here with husband Max.The Fintons donated land near Northport tocreate the Finton Natural Area

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MEMORIALSMEMORIALSMEMORIALSMEMORIALSMEMORIALSIN MEMORY OF RIN MEMORY OF RIN MEMORY OF RIN MEMORY OF RIN MEMORY OF ROBEROBEROBEROBEROBERT AND HELENT AND HELENT AND HELENT AND HELENT AND HELENHARRELSONHARRELSONHARRELSONHARRELSONHARRELSONMr. and Mrs. James R. Harrelson

IN MEMORY OF BOB HUGHESIN MEMORY OF BOB HUGHESIN MEMORY OF BOB HUGHESIN MEMORY OF BOB HUGHESIN MEMORY OF BOB HUGHESMs. Karene Hughes

IN MEMORY OF TIN MEMORY OF TIN MEMORY OF TIN MEMORY OF TIN MEMORY OF TODD JAMIESONODD JAMIESONODD JAMIESONODD JAMIESONODD JAMIESONMrs. Marion L. BischoffMr. and Mrs. Edward J. CollinsMr. and Mrs. Earle S. IrwinMr. and Mrs. James N. Shad

IN MEMORY OF CLAIN MEMORY OF CLAIN MEMORY OF CLAIN MEMORY OF CLAIN MEMORY OF CLAUSE WUSE WUSE WUSE WUSE W. JOHNSON. JOHNSON. JOHNSON. JOHNSON. JOHNSONMr. and Mrs. Robert G. White

IN MEMORY OF JOIN MEMORY OF JOIN MEMORY OF JOIN MEMORY OF JOIN MEMORY OF JOYCE JORGENSONYCE JORGENSONYCE JORGENSONYCE JORGENSONYCE JORGENSONMr. and Mrs. Joseph BrockingtonMs. Dorothy F. DumkeMr. Mason FerryMr. and Mrs. Donald L. FiresMs. Dorothy A. HornMr. Peter N. JorgensonMrs. Evelene MalcolmMs. Jean Taylor

IN MEMORY OFIN MEMORY OFIN MEMORY OFIN MEMORY OFIN MEMORY OFMR. AND MRS. PRESTMR. AND MRS. PRESTMR. AND MRS. PRESTMR. AND MRS. PRESTMR. AND MRS. PRESTON JOON JOON JOON JOON JOYESYESYESYESYESMr. William A. Northcutt

IN MEMORY OFIN MEMORY OFIN MEMORY OFIN MEMORY OFIN MEMORY OFMR. AND MRS. PRESTMR. AND MRS. PRESTMR. AND MRS. PRESTMR. AND MRS. PRESTMR. AND MRS. PRESTON JOON JOON JOON JOON JOYES, JR.YES, JR.YES, JR.YES, JR.YES, JR.Mr. William A. Northcutt

IN MEMORY OF MS. NINA JOIN MEMORY OF MS. NINA JOIN MEMORY OF MS. NINA JOIN MEMORY OF MS. NINA JOIN MEMORY OF MS. NINA JOYES LYES LYES LYES LYES LYONYONYONYONYONMr. William A. Northcutt

IN MEMORY OFIN MEMORY OFIN MEMORY OFIN MEMORY OFIN MEMORY OFDR. EDDR. EDDR. EDDR. EDDR. EDWWWWWARD C. LAKE, SR.ARD C. LAKE, SR.ARD C. LAKE, SR.ARD C. LAKE, SR.ARD C. LAKE, SR.Mr. and Mrs. Douglas G. Lake

IN MEMORY OF KAIN MEMORY OF KAIN MEMORY OF KAIN MEMORY OF KAIN MEMORY OF KATHERINE J. LEWISTHERINE J. LEWISTHERINE J. LEWISTHERINE J. LEWISTHERINE J. LEWISMrs. Ginnie Glidden

IN MEMORY OF ADELAIDE LICKLIDERIN MEMORY OF ADELAIDE LICKLIDERIN MEMORY OF ADELAIDE LICKLIDERIN MEMORY OF ADELAIDE LICKLIDERIN MEMORY OF ADELAIDE LICKLIDERMrs. Diane P. DeHuffMr. and Mrs. Richard F. Hintermeister

IN MEMORY OF RIN MEMORY OF RIN MEMORY OF RIN MEMORY OF RIN MEMORY OF ROBEROBEROBEROBEROBERT LOREYT LOREYT LOREYT LOREYT LOREY, DDS, DDS, DDS, DDS, DDSRuth and Roy Reynolds

IN MEMORY OF BILLIE LUTEYIN MEMORY OF BILLIE LUTEYIN MEMORY OF BILLIE LUTEYIN MEMORY OF BILLIE LUTEYIN MEMORY OF BILLIE LUTEYMr. and Mrs. Roeby W. Ledford

IN MEMORY OFIN MEMORY OFIN MEMORY OFIN MEMORY OFIN MEMORY OFDR. WILLIAM MARK-RDR. WILLIAM MARK-RDR. WILLIAM MARK-RDR. WILLIAM MARK-RDR. WILLIAM MARK-ROSSOSSOSSOSSOSSMr. and Mrs. Gilbert A. Deibel

IN MEMORY OF MAIN MEMORY OF MAIN MEMORY OF MAIN MEMORY OF MAIN MEMORY OF MAC MARC MARC MARC MARC MARTINTINTINTINTINMr. and Mrs. W. Dean Croom

IN MEMORY OF PIN MEMORY OF PIN MEMORY OF PIN MEMORY OF PIN MEMORY OF PAAAAAULINE MAXWELLULINE MAXWELLULINE MAXWELLULINE MAXWELLULINE MAXWELLMr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Bloom

IN MEMORY OF JEANNE HANSONIN MEMORY OF JEANNE HANSONIN MEMORY OF JEANNE HANSONIN MEMORY OF JEANNE HANSONIN MEMORY OF JEANNE HANSONMCDONNELLMCDONNELLMCDONNELLMCDONNELLMCDONNELLMrs. Suzanne e. Rose Kraynak

IN MEMORY OF JOHN H. MILESIN MEMORY OF JOHN H. MILESIN MEMORY OF JOHN H. MILESIN MEMORY OF JOHN H. MILESIN MEMORY OF JOHN H. MILESMr. and Mrs. David J. Vaughan

IN MEMORY OF EUGENE MORGANIN MEMORY OF EUGENE MORGANIN MEMORY OF EUGENE MORGANIN MEMORY OF EUGENE MORGANIN MEMORY OF EUGENE MORGANMs. Faith E. BergMs. Dorothy BohnMs. Diane CasanovaCriss, Wilmarth & Parr, PCMr. Earle E. EndelmanMr. and Mrs. James A. GreathouseMr. and Mrs. James R. JensenMs. Betty JunkinsMr. and Mrs. James C. LumbMr. and Mrs. Rodney MartinMr. and Mrs. Brooks MollenhourMr. and Mrs. Milton MunroMr. and Mrs. Robert G. RichardsMr. and Mrs. Wendell D. SchallerMr. and Mrs. Gerald TaylorMr. and Ms. Alexander J. TurcoMr. and Mrs. Dan VinocourScott Wall and Heidi Hollenbach-WallMr. and Mrs. Arno A. Von WalthausenMr. and Mrs. Wilfred L. WasMs. Jane K. Webb

IN MEMORY OF JIM MUDGETTIN MEMORY OF JIM MUDGETTIN MEMORY OF JIM MUDGETTIN MEMORY OF JIM MUDGETTIN MEMORY OF JIM MUDGETTMr. and Mrs. Edward J. CollinsMr. and Mrs. Paul J. WardKevin P. Weber & Nancy Gallagher

IN MEMORY OF RIN MEMORY OF RIN MEMORY OF RIN MEMORY OF RIN MEMORY OF ROB NIELSENOB NIELSENOB NIELSENOB NIELSENOB NIELSENPat and Marlene O’Connor

IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH O’RIN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH O’RIN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH O’RIN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH O’RIN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH O’ROURKEOURKEOURKEOURKEOURKEMr. and Mrs. Thomas D. O’Rourke

IN MEMORY OF PIN MEMORY OF PIN MEMORY OF PIN MEMORY OF PIN MEMORY OF PAAAAAULINE PULINE PULINE PULINE PULINE PARDEEARDEEARDEEARDEEARDEEMr. Michael W. Lora

IN MEMORY OF DONALD PIN MEMORY OF DONALD PIN MEMORY OF DONALD PIN MEMORY OF DONALD PIN MEMORY OF DONALD PAAAAATTERSONTTERSONTTERSONTTERSONTTERSONMrs. Betty S. GrafDr. and Mrs. William R. GrafMr. and Mrs. Geofrey S. ParkerMr. and Mrs. S. Shepherd Tate

IN MEMORY OF PHILLIP J. PHILIPIN MEMORY OF PHILLIP J. PHILIPIN MEMORY OF PHILLIP J. PHILIPIN MEMORY OF PHILLIP J. PHILIPIN MEMORY OF PHILLIP J. PHILIP, JR., JR., JR., JR., JR.Mr. and Mrs. Brian R. PriceMr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Varley

IN MEMORY OF HARRY POWELL, SR.IN MEMORY OF HARRY POWELL, SR.IN MEMORY OF HARRY POWELL, SR.IN MEMORY OF HARRY POWELL, SR.IN MEMORY OF HARRY POWELL, SR.Ms. Joan P. Wiesen

IN MEMORY OF STIN MEMORY OF STIN MEMORY OF STIN MEMORY OF STIN MEMORY OF STANLEY SCHERDT ANDANLEY SCHERDT ANDANLEY SCHERDT ANDANLEY SCHERDT ANDANLEY SCHERDT ANDBETTY SCHERDT BLAESSBETTY SCHERDT BLAESSBETTY SCHERDT BLAESSBETTY SCHERDT BLAESSBETTY SCHERDT BLAESSDr. and Mrs. Robert K. Moore

IN MEMORY OF MARK DIN MEMORY OF MARK DIN MEMORY OF MARK DIN MEMORY OF MARK DIN MEMORY OF MARK DANIEL SMITHANIEL SMITHANIEL SMITHANIEL SMITHANIEL SMITHMrs. Belle Boles

IN MEMORY OF PETER STIN MEMORY OF PETER STIN MEMORY OF PETER STIN MEMORY OF PETER STIN MEMORY OF PETER STAMOSAMOSAMOSAMOSAMOSH.S. Raymond and Fran Sipple

IN MEMORY OF BETTY STRAIN MEMORY OF BETTY STRAIN MEMORY OF BETTY STRAIN MEMORY OF BETTY STRAIN MEMORY OF BETTY STRATERTERTERTERTERMr. and Mrs. Edman H. Lee, IIIMr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Seay

IN MEMORY OF GEORGE THOMPSONIN MEMORY OF GEORGE THOMPSONIN MEMORY OF GEORGE THOMPSONIN MEMORY OF GEORGE THOMPSONIN MEMORY OF GEORGE THOMPSONMr. and Mrs. John Kelly

IN MEMORY OF MR. AND MR STIN MEMORY OF MR. AND MR STIN MEMORY OF MR. AND MR STIN MEMORY OF MR. AND MR STIN MEMORY OF MR. AND MR STANLEY A.ANLEY A.ANLEY A.ANLEY A.ANLEY A.TURNERTURNERTURNERTURNERTURNERMr. and Mrs. Stanley T. Turner

IN MEMORY OF RICHARD S. TYLER, M.D.IN MEMORY OF RICHARD S. TYLER, M.D.IN MEMORY OF RICHARD S. TYLER, M.D.IN MEMORY OF RICHARD S. TYLER, M.D.IN MEMORY OF RICHARD S. TYLER, M.D.Dr. and Mrs. Richard F. Tyler

IN MEMORY OF MARY J. WIN MEMORY OF MARY J. WIN MEMORY OF MARY J. WIN MEMORY OF MARY J. WIN MEMORY OF MARY J. WAAAAAGARGARGARGARGARMs. Marcia L. Hudson

IN MEMORY OF FRANKLIN M. WIN MEMORY OF FRANKLIN M. WIN MEMORY OF FRANKLIN M. WIN MEMORY OF FRANKLIN M. WIN MEMORY OF FRANKLIN M. WALKERALKERALKERALKERALKERMr. and Mrs. Jim McLean

IN MEMORY OF SYLIN MEMORY OF SYLIN MEMORY OF SYLIN MEMORY OF SYLIN MEMORY OF SYLVIA WVIA WVIA WVIA WVIA WARDARDARDARDARDMr. and Mrs. Richard Shuster

IN MEMORY OF JEAN WIN MEMORY OF JEAN WIN MEMORY OF JEAN WIN MEMORY OF JEAN WIN MEMORY OF JEAN WAAAAATKINSTKINSTKINSTKINSTKINSMrs. G. Jackson ButterbaughMr. and Mrs. William Y. GardDr. and Mrs. David J. Smith, Jr.Mrs. Alice B. Weaver

IN MEMORY OF ANN FORD WELCHIN MEMORY OF ANN FORD WELCHIN MEMORY OF ANN FORD WELCHIN MEMORY OF ANN FORD WELCHIN MEMORY OF ANN FORD WELCHMr. and Mrs. Geoffrey S. Parker

IN MEMORY OF HOWIN MEMORY OF HOWIN MEMORY OF HOWIN MEMORY OF HOWIN MEMORY OF HOWARD WILSONARD WILSONARD WILSONARD WILSONARD WILSONMr. and Mrs. Richard A. Grout

IN MEMORY OF SUZANNE WILSONIN MEMORY OF SUZANNE WILSONIN MEMORY OF SUZANNE WILSONIN MEMORY OF SUZANNE WILSONIN MEMORY OF SUZANNE WILSONMr. and Mrs. Roy B. Church

IN MEMORY OF ISABEL WISEIN MEMORY OF ISABEL WISEIN MEMORY OF ISABEL WISEIN MEMORY OF ISABEL WISEIN MEMORY OF ISABEL WISEMrs. Rosemary R. Bennett

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OFFICERS and DIRECTORS

OFFICERSGordon H. Robertson, Honorary Chairman

Barbara E. Collins, ChairmanCraig Miller, President

Deborah W. Fellows, Vice PresidentFrank Siepker, TreasurerMary E. Lyons, Secretary

DIRECTORS

Leelanau Conservancy105 North First StreetP.O. Box 1007Leland, MI 49654231-256-9665 FAX 231-256-9693conservancy@leelanau.comhttp:/www.theconservancy.com

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Tom DunfeeSue FlerlageMolly HarrisonMary E. LyonsLarry MawbyJack Seaman

Frank BrackenRichard BrantJohn BullJack BurtonDavid CassardJeff Corbin

STAFFBrian Price, Executive Director

bprice@theconservancy.comSusan Price, Assoc. Dir, Finance, Admin

sprice@theconservancy.comMatt Heiman, Land Protection Specialist

mheiman@theconservancy.comTom Nelson,Land Protection Specialist

tnelson@theconservancy.comMeg Woller, Stewardship Director

mwoller@theconservancy.comCarolyn Faught, Communications Director

cfaught@theconservancy.comGayle E. Egeler, Membership and Outreach Coordinator

gayle@theconservancy.comArlene Heckl, Office Administrator

aheckl@theconservancy.comNatasha Lapinski, Land Protection and Development

Coordinator

Get Out There!Get Out There!Get Out There!Get Out There!Get Out There!New Natural Areas GuideNew Natural Areas GuideNew Natural Areas GuideNew Natural Areas GuideNew Natural Areas Guide

Our new guidefeatures everything youneed to know to visit andget the most out of Con-servancy Natural Areas.Members who contributeat the $100 level weremailed a complimentarycopy in June; additionalcopies are available fora $5 contribution at ouroffice or at summerevents where our boothis present. Can’t gethere? Mail $6 to us at POBox 1007, Leland, MI49654 and we’ll ship oneoff to you.

Mary Taylor