Leelanau Preservers: A Gift That Lasts Forever

When you give a gift through the Leelanau Conservancy Preservers program, you can preserve land in a child’s name, and instill in them at an early age that they have a stake in what Leelanau is to become. You can also give a gift to friends or family who live far away, but have Leelanau in their hearts. Or, preserve land in your own name. As a result of your contribution, your gift recipient becomes a “Leelanau Preserver.” Over the years, we’ll keep track of the total acres that have been preserved in their name. We’ll send a beautiful card acknowledging your gift. Remember, giving to the land fund isn’t just limited to the holidays. You can begin or add to a loved one’s acreage any time a special occasion arises. Together, we can preserve the best of Leelanau. To make a donation to this fund, click here

Milestone Recognition Tiles Installed!

Many Conservancy supporters have been buying Preserver gifts since the program’s inception in 2002 and we’ve kept track of each person’s accumulated acreage. When they reach the 1/10 acre milestone ($500) a beautiful personalized hand-made tile is mounted on our Preservers Circle in the Leland Village Green. Suttons Bay tile artisan Leif Sporck and our Stewardship crew installed over 200 tiles of those who have reached milestones from 1/10 acre up to 3+ acres! Stop by the Village Green and check out this beautiful work. Until the circle is filled up, we’ll continue to recognize new acreage milestones. A new tile will be mounted every time someone reaches 1/10 acre, 1/4 acre, 1/2 acre, 1 acre and each additional acre (Tiles must be mounted annually in dry, warm months.)

Something Special for “Conservancy Kids”

When you give a Preserver gift to a child, along with a scenic card and certificate, they also receive a “Find Me in Leelanau Exploration Kit.” Created by our own Ms. Wizzle (Docent Ann McInnis), and recommended for kids 10 and under, this kit includes: stickers of wildlife and other natural wonders to look for at Conservancy Natural Areas and a booklet where children can match up the stickers to compelling questions that will teach as well as entertain. Once your “Conservancy Kid” visits three of our Natural Areas and matches up stickers with questions, he or she can claim a finger puppet in our office. (The animals represented are native to our lands!) In the process, you’ll be cultivating nature appreciation in the child who is special in your life.

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