The Keweenaw Land Trust

10/07/2026

Farewell to a friend and founder

It is with a mixture of profound gratitude and sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Terry Kinzel, a pillar of the Keweenaw Land Trust and of our community, along with joy in celebrating a life well lived.

It was Terry who first gathered friends at his home in discussions that broadened and led to the formation of the Keweenaw Land Trust.

In these photos, we see snapshots of the joy and passion Terry brought to our community: Standing proudly by the trailhead sign at Churning Rapids—land he and his wife Sue Ellen protected through KLT. Bringing smiles at the HorseTail Scramble. Waiting to award a passionate community member with the Floyd and Martha Kinzel Heart and Hands Award, which Terry established in memory of his parents.

For our full statement on Terry's life and legacy, click the link in the comments below.

Together, let’s commit to carry on Terry's passion and advocacy for a community in which all, wildlife and humans together, can thrive. 💚

10/05/2026

October is buckthorn management month at KLT! 🍃

Many of you helped us "high cut" buckthorn in the spring. It was a great start to our buckthorn management, helping reduce the spread of buckthorn over the summer.

This month, we're heading back to a few local favorite nature areas to do a second round of cutting and stump treatments. And we need you! 🫵

Join our stew crew for our next Drop-in Volunteer Workday with KLT:
📆 Saturday, October 10th
🕙 10 am – 1 pm
📍 Paavola Wetlands Nature Area

10/01/2026

Wildland fire skills in action! 🔥 💪 This weekend, the Michigan Technological University Wildland Fire Club helped our “stew crew” clean up trails at Boston Creek Nature Area.

They added a slight switchback to a steep part of the trail to make for an easier ascent, and installed wooden posts to make the trail more visible for your winter snowshoe adventures! Thank you for your work!

Fall is a beautiful time to visit Boston Creek. Have you checked out the new trail? Let us know in the comments!

09/28/2026

THIS FRIDAY: The KLTeam is holding onto the last warm days as long as we can, but as the brisk breezes usher in fall, we’re excited to welcome you to get cozy at our office for another KLTea Time! 🍂☕

📆 Friday, October 2, 11 am–1 pm (back to our usual time!)
📍KLT Office, 49902 Limerick St., Hancock, MI

Enjoy a warm beverage, catch up with KLT staff and board directors, and connect with fellow nature lovers in our community.

Whether you're a longtime supporter or just curious about what we do, we'd love to see you there. Know someone who'd like to connect with other conservation-minded community members? Tag them in the comments below to invite them along! 💚

09/15/2026

09/08/2026

GIVEAWAY ENDS SOON: There’s less than 24 hours left before one lucky follower wins a KLT swag package! Click the post below and follow the steps to enter before noon tomorrow.

We are loving all the sweet and thoughtful comments! 💚

We've just reached a milestone—we now have 5,000 followers! 🎉 To celebrate and thank our amazing community, we're giving one lucky Facebook follower a KLT swag package. Show your support for land, water, and quality of life in style with a KLT shirt or hat and stickers!

The lucky winner will get:
👕 one KLT t-shirt *OR* 🧢 one KLT hat
💚 💚 two KLT stickers

Here's how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow The Keweenaw Land Trust.
2️⃣ Comment on this post and tag a fellow nature lover!
That's it! The giveaway period ends September 9th at noon, then we'll reach out to the winner.

🎉 Giveaway Details 🎉
✅ No purchase necessary to enter.
💬 How to enter: Follow Keweenaw Land Trust (KLT) and comment on this post during the giveaway period. Each commenter receives one entry—additional comments do not add entries or increase your chance of winning.
⏰ Giveaway period: September 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EDT through September 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EDT. One winner will be selected and contacted on September 9 through the official Keweenaw Land Trust Facebook account. The winner must claim the prize within 48 hours, or another winner will be randomly selected.
🎁 Prize: Choose one KLT hat or one KLT T-shirt, plus two KLT stickers. The winner must specify the preferred color and, for a T-shirt, size. Pick up at the KLT office, 49902 Limerick St., Hancock, MI, or receive free shipping within the USA. No returns or exchanges.
📌 Eligibility: Open to U.S. residents age 18 or older. Void where prohibited. Odds depend on the number of eligible entries received and are estimated at 1 in 50 to 1 in 1,000.

09/04/2026

TONIGHT! Back by popular demand, it’s “Another Round for the Land” at KLTea Time from 4–6 PM. 🍻

Join us for our monthly open house, fill up a growler, and support land protection and access. We’ll have sweet and savory snacks, Blackrocks b**r on tap, and a variety of other adult and NA beverages.

📅 Friday, September 4th
🕓 4–6 pm
📍 KLT Office, 49902 Limerick St, Hancock, MI

09/04/2026

Last week, the Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship organized a hike at KLT's Paavola Wetlands Nature Area, led by Linda Belote, a longtime friend and supporter of KLT.

Linda's late husband, Jim, took care of Paavola Wetlands for many years, serving as an excellent steward of this nature area. Site stewards like Jim develop a special connection to a piece of land over time—and a deep knowledge of what makes it special. Linda has spent many years hiking the trails Jim cared for, so these hikers truly got a unique perspective on Paavola Wetlands. 💚

Interested in volunteering as a site steward? Check the comments to learn more about what it means to be a KLT site steward and opportunities to get involved.