Painted turtles bask in large groups on logs, fallen trees, and other objects.
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The Betsie Current has a timely & engaging story from Claire Keenan-Kurgan on a dramatic cut to the minimum wage for workers on H-2A visas & fears it could upend local farms & farmers.
https://leelanau.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tomas-Moreno-Bel-Lago-Vineyard.jpeg19202560leelanau.comhttps://leelanau.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/leelanaudotcom.pngleelanau.com2026-04-16 08:10:492026-04-16 08:10:49Cut to Federal H-2A minimum wage could have serious impacts on local agriculture
The Leelanau Conservation District's annual Spring Seedling Sale is underway with a new deadline of April 17, 2026.
https://leelanau.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Golden-Season-by-Mark-Smith.jpg10671600leelanau.comhttps://leelanau.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/leelanaudotcom.pngleelanau.com2026-04-10 16:38:082026-04-10 16:52:43Start growing tomorrow’s trees today with the Leelanau Seedling Sale
While the Peninsula is still digging out from the weekend storm, preliminary snow total had 13-15" of snow falling around the county with substantial drifting.
https://leelanau.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Digging-Out-by-Mark-Smith.jpg13652048leelanau.comhttps://leelanau.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/leelanaudotcom.pngleelanau.com2026-03-20 08:14:042026-03-20 08:14:04Leelanau Digging Out from the Blizzard of 2026
The land transfer of Sugar Loaf Mountain to the Conservancy is officially complete, permanently protecting the iconic Leelanau landmark!
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Michigan & US volleyball legend Alisha Glass Childress will be the 11th Michigander inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame.
https://leelanau.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Alisha-Glass-Childress.jpg6701000leelanau.comhttps://leelanau.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/leelanaudotcom.pngleelanau.com2026-03-11 10:25:042026-03-11 10:35:54Alisha Glass Childress is 11th Michigander in National High School Hall of Fame!
Leland girls basketball racked up at least 25 steals to lead the Comets to a Division 4 girls basketball district final with a 45-26 win over Bear Lake
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The NOAA NWS Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G2 Warning for the aurora borealis with a kP of 6 expected tonight which gives us a solid chance of seeing the northern lights tonight!!
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The businesses of Glen Arbor invite you to grab your friends & join them this Saturday, February 7 for Galentine's Day in Glen Arbor featuring shopping, winter adventures, and sweet treats and sips.
https://leelanau.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Galentine.jpg600600leelanau.comhttps://leelanau.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/leelanaudotcom.pngleelanau.com2026-02-05 09:07:082026-02-05 09:18:27Celebrate Galentines Day in Glen Arbor
First Turtle of the Year!
Cut to Federal H-2A minimum wage could have serious impacts on local agriculture
Start growing tomorrow’s trees today with the Leelanau Seedling Sale
Leelanau Digging Out from the Blizzard of 2026
Sugar Loaf sale to Leelanau Conservancy is official!
Alisha Glass Childress is 11th Michigander in National High School Hall of Fame!
Leland & Frankfort will meet in Girls Basketball District Finals
Summer 2026 Internship Opportunities with Sleeping Bear Dunes NL
Annual Empire Winterfest this Saturday!
Valentine’s Night Northern Lights
Empire Beach Ice Caves
Celebrate Galentines Day in Glen Arbor