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Protect, Preserve, Enrich: Leelanau Outdoor Center at 30 Years

By Art Bukowski | Sept. 6, 2024

Life is driven by experiences. A chance encounter leads to a new job, for instance, or a record collection handed down by an uncle spurs a lifelong passion for music.

At the Leelanau Outdoor Center, nestled in the shadow of Pyramid Point, kids are immersed in the natural world. Whether they’re from urban areas downstate or just a few miles away, these kids live and breathe nature, if only for a few days.

Odds are that the seeds planted during their time at LOC have and will lead some of them to take up careers that champion the environment.

“When they see it in first person, right there in front ...

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Property Watch: 10 Wooded Acres in Northport

Maybe you're ready to build your dream home. Maybe you just want a slice of those northern ...

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The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

The Leelanau Ticker is back with a look at the most alarming, offbeat, or otherwise newsworthy calls ...

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This Former Leelanau County Commissioner Wants To Change The Way We Grieve

A different way to say goodbye: That’s what Jamie Kramer, formerly the District 1 representative on the ...

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Bay Theatre Announces Fall Entertainment Series

Inspired by “a phenomenally positive response to the live events of late,” the Bay Theatre in Suttons ...

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New Cherry Industry Collective Seeks A Path Forward For Local, State Farmers

Leisa Eckerle-Hankins got tired of all the doom and gloom around the Michigan cherry industry. So she’s ...

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Today Sunday, September 8, 2024

8:00 AM

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast

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8:00 AM

TC Tournament of Champions: Silver Oak Jumper Tournament

Runs Sept. 4-8. Culminates in the $120,000 Agero 3* Grand Prix on Sept. 8. More Info >>

9:00 AM

Interlochen Farmers Market

Featuring 60+ vendors. Includes local produce, baked goods, arts & crafts, & more. Open Sundays, 9am-2pm through the ... More Info >>

9:00 AM

Outdoor Gallery Exhibit: Margo Burian + Ordinary Magic

Leelanau County artist Margo Burian's collages have been chosen for display in the Glen Arbor Arts Center's 2024-25 ... More Info >>

10:00 AM

"Wild Things"

An exhibition by Katie Lowran, a fine art acrylic painter who creates artwork that captures the essence of ... More Info >>

10:00 AM

Artist Katie Lowran: Solo Exhibition “Wild Things"

Runs Aug. 30 - Oct. 31. This exhibition celebrates the untamed beauty of the natural world, bringing together ... More Info >>

10:00 AM

Hooked: The Art of Fishing

Aug. 30 - Oct. 4. Original artwork & historical ephemera exploring northern Michigan's deep fishing roots. More Info >>

10:00 AM

Unique Art of Antrim County Outdoor Art Exhibit

Featuring 12 local artists’ works on display. After the exhibit the artwork will be auctioned off, & these ... More Info >>

12:00 PM

Eileen Kelly Retrospective

Eileen Kelly turns 95 this month, & Love Farm is hosting a retrospective of her paintings from the ... More Info >>

12:00 PM

Shrines + Altars

Runs Aug. 16 - Oct. 24. This exhibit is an exploration of what we hold sacred: To whom ... More Info >>

1:00 PM

Second Sundays Art Project at the DMC

Take part in a vibrant participatory artistic experience every second Sunday of the month. From flower arranging & ... More Info >>

3:00 PM

The Sensational Barnes Brothers

Enjoy this blend of old & new & a gem in the gospel/soul scene. They are featured on ... More Info >>

4:00 PM

Anne-Marie Oomen Reception

This gathering will honor Empire's own Anne-Marie Oomen, recipient of the 2023 Michigan Author Award from the Library ... More Info >>

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