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Leelanau Conservancy

@protectleelanau.bsky.social

Conserving the land, water and scenic character of Leelanau County since 1988. Learn more at leelanauconservancy.org.

Leelanau Conservancy @protectleelanau.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Have you heard of vernal pools? 💧 These precious wetlands are scattered across our Northwoods, and you can help protect them! ⁠ Free and open to all, this year's virtual training series begins on Feb. 10. Learn how to identify, map and monitor these habitats. Register: vppartnership.iescentral.com

AmeriCorps members Emma Somers and LeighAnna Peck, and Conservation Easement Steward Katelyn Maylee use a digital map to find vernal pools.

Emma, Katelyn and Land Steward Caleb Garone look at the creatures below the vernal pool’s surface.

The Aquatic Invertebrate Key displays what kind of indicator species to look for in a vernal pool.

A water sample from a vernal pool at Lighthouse West.

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Leelanau Conservancy @protectleelanau.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Have you heard of vernal pools? 💧 These precious wetlands are scattered across our Northwoods, and you can help protect them! ⁠ Free and open to all, this year's virtual training series begins on Feb. 10. Learn how to identify, map and monitor these habitats. Register: vppartnership.iescentral.com

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