Spring Birds at Chippewa Run [03.25.04]
This Saturday (Apr 3), join Leelanau Conservancy docent and bird expert Alice VanZoeren on 2 hour hike through the Chippewa Run Natural Area in the Village of Empire. Learn more at theconservancy.com!
VFD No More... [03.26.04]
This week's Leelanau Enterprise has a feature reporting that Leelanau County's last Volunteer Fire Department will be volunteer no more after next Thursday when Leland firefighters begin to receive $10/hour for their services. Still, $10 isn't a lot to put your life on the line. Thanks for all you do and are ready to do. Read the story (there's some interesting historical material about VFDs as well).
Students Learn about Woodland Culture & Build Wigwam [03.29.04]
The Traverse City Record-Eagle has a feature on a winter learning program conducted by the Leelanau Historical Society that teaches county students about American Indian traditions. Read the story.
Narrows Boathouses Background [03.30.04]
From our Backgrounds page you can download our latest wallpaper, a photo of boathouses on the Lake Leelanau Narrows on a sunny spring day. Visit our Backgrounds Page for this and other free computer backgrounds.
Vote to Move County Seat
The Leelanau Enterprise has a detailed article that outlines the progress towards a public vote to move the county seat from Leland (possibly as early as August). The article has comments from commisioners, planners and others and is a very worthwhile read for anyone with concerns on this issue. Read the story.
