Month: April 2025

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.Historic Preservation: Success and Future Potential at the Leelanau County Poor FarmWednesday, May 14 | 4:00 PM (Doors open at 3:30 PM)Location: The Old Art Building, Leland, MIPresented by: Leelanau Historical Society & Leelanau County Historic Preservation SocietyCelebrate National Preservation Month with a… Read More

The Three Sisters For millenniums corn, beans, and squash —the Three Sisters —have been planted together in a shared space. Corn comes up first, then the beans which use the corn stalks for support. As the beanvines climb, the squash spreads along the ground to help keep weeds down and the soil cool and moist.… Read More

[caption id="attachment_2504" align="alignnone" width="2560"] On a chilly but clear morning 35 folks joined in our demonstration[/caption]A more formalized system of composting has begun at the Leelanau County Poor Farm. On May 29, 2024, thirty-two participants joined us for this event spearheaded by Kama Ross, County Commissioner for District 5, Kate Thornhill of Leo Creek Preserve… Read More