Almost 50 years ago a few neighbors on the Omena peninsula formed Omena Woods Association to acquire available woodland acres on the peninsula to preserve and enhance its natural beauty and rural character.

The woods are part of what makes Omena a place where we strengthen family ties, protect and value nature, and create a healthier community now and for future generations.

Our neighboring forests are at risk as downstate and out-of-state developers seek to buy adjacent undeveloped woodland tracts. Attached is one of the many unsolicited “offer” letters and contracts recently received.

The prospective buyer – a professed out-of-state real estate investment company – wants to purchase our neighboring woodlands for unspecified purposes, as do many others who have sent similar letters to many of us.

Of concern, the volume of solicitations is increasing and from parties who have no connection to Omena or Leelanau.

Please be aware that those of us who live here, who grew up here, or who found this glorious place by design or good luck would like to protect our forests today and for the future for our families to continue to enjoy.

If you or someone you know is interested in these or any other type of offers, please contact one of the OWA Board members listed below.

We cherish our beautiful woods and the peaceful, rural nature of our peninsula and are concerned for their survival.