NAPP News

Leonard Preserve Expands to 237 Acres 

The largest natural area in the Countys system of NAPP preserves just got even bigger! A 32-acre addition along the southern boundary of the Leonard Preserve was purchased in September, bringing the property to a total of 237 acres. Formerly owned by the Beaudoin family, the addition is a mix of rolling pasture land, woodlands and wetlands. The land slopes to the west providing lovely scenic vistas of the western skyline. So now you have even more reasons to visit the Leonard Preserve in Manchester Township, a diverse and rich landscape which protects nearly one mile of River Raisin shoreline. The preserve entrance is at the end of Union Street in Manchester. When the street bears left and turns to gravel, keep going and the parking area is on the right.

In other NAPP news, WCPARC recently installed a sign at the LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve on Vreeland Road in Superior Township. This new sign recognizes the collaboration between the Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy (owners of LeFurge Woods) and Washtenaw County to expand the preserve. NAPP funds were used to purchase a conservation easement on 64 acres of LeFurge Woods Preserves 325 total acres.