Description
Mebert Creek is fully undeveloped preserve and provides access a wetland ecosystem. The preserve sits between S. Lake Leelanau Dr and the Lake Leelanau coastline. In the summer months the property is primarily marsh/wetland, unaided navigation can be difficult. It’s well suited for exploration, hunting, fishing and snow shoeing.
History
The Leelanau Conservancy purchased the original 140-acre Mebert Creek Natural Area and then helped Bingham Township to acquire it with the help of the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. A second 13-acre parcel was added to the natural area, and then a third 21-acre parcel was donated by John Greeno.
“This land has been in my family since we established a fishing camp there in 1905, and we always wanted to keep it as natural as possible,” said John.
Learn more about the preserve from the Leelanau Conservancy.
Features
Totally Undeveloped
Hunting/Fishing Allowed
Wetland Ecosystem
Extremely dense wetland, difficult to navigate
Great diversity of trees: birch, ash, red maple, basswood, white pine, tamarach, cedar
Ferns, wild roses, yellow lady’s slippers
Otter, bobcat, other wetland wildlife