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Since 1972, the Little Traverse Conservancy has protected more than 38,700 acres including 102 miles of shoreline along northern Michigan's lakes, rivers, and streams. (December, 2008)
 Sharing Search Bay
A HEALTHY DOSE OF patience, and a federal grant allowed the permanent protection of 245 acres and more than 1.5 miles of Lake Huron shoreline.
Ever since Bruce Wallace was first introduced to the Les Cheneaux region in the 1970s, he found himself returning. For many years he just visited, but eventually he purchased land on the far west side of the island archipelago along the shores of Search Bay. After tent camping for years, a small cabin was later constructed and the property became a regular destination for the Wallace family to escape work and downstate congestion. “We get up there as often as possible from April to December to hike, kayak, and watch the soaring eagles,” Bruce said. (Search Bay photo by Charles Dawley)
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Local Initiative Gaining Momentum
The energy and enthusiasm behind the newly-formed local initiative of the national No Child Left Inside movement continues to grow, with Little Traverse Conservancy a lead partner in this effort. Initiative Chair Molly Ames Baker, Vice-Chair Alison Berry, and Jerry Keeney presented a workshop at the Char-Em Intermediate School District in-service in October, with more than 60 teachers attending. Baker and Berry also attended a lecture in Lansing given by Richard Louv, the founder of the national movement (see photo, above). The local initiative, known as Getting Kids Outdoors, has many things underway including a new website that will be launched in the next few months. For more information, please contact Alison at 231.347.0991.
Above: Molly Ames Baker (left) and Alison Berry (right) stand with Richard Louv, founder of the No Child Left Inside national movement.
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