Announcing the Door
County Land Trust's Newest Nature Preserve
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 We
have great news to share! It's official... Door County has
a new nature preserve to explore and enjoy! The Door
County Land Trust recently signed the closing papers on 332
acres south of the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal. After much
effort by many people over many years, this well-loved property
will be preserved― forever!We
could not have established the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Preserve
without the help of many generous supporters. Thank you to
all who have helped us protect this special place!
Land Trust supporters will be hearing more about this
exciting project and other recently protected properties in our
early 2010 edition of Landings!
In the News: Door County Land
Trust Purchase Establishes the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature
Preserve
The Door County Land Trust announces that after six years of negotiating
and fundraising it has completed the purchase of 332 acres within the
city of Sturgeon Bay for the establishment of a public nature preserve.
Known locally as the Canal Property, this parcel is located along Lake
Michigan and the south side of the Sturgeon Bay Shipping Canal. The Land
Trust purchased the property from the Sturgeon Bay Utilities who have
owned it since 1984.
“This is truly a remarkable place. It’s a favorite of the Door County
community and we’re thrilled to be able to say that it is now
permanently protected for all to enjoy and appreciate,” states Dan
Burke, executive director of the Land Trust.
The Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve will be open to the public
for low-impact recreational and educational uses such as swimming,
hiking, wildlife viewing, school field trips, and research. The Land
Trust intends to develop and maintain walking trails, erect educational
kiosks and increase efforts to eradicate the invasive plant species now
on the property. “The Ship Canal property is a well-loved community
asset. We want it to stay that way. Our vision,” states Burke, “is to
improve the ecological health of the property, enhance the experience
for visitors, and make sure this treasure is well-cared for and around
for generations to come.”
The Land Trust plans to formally dedicate the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal
Nature Preserve some time next summer.
Read more...
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Take a Hike!
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"Explore the Door” Outing Series: Hikes and Other Outdoor Adventures
Learn more about the beautiful places you’ve helped the Door County Land Trust
protect by joining a Land Trust staff member or volunteer hike
leader on one of our “Explore the Door”
outings. This series of hikes (and snowshoe trips and other
adventures) are free of charge for Land Trust members, but
pre-registration is required. Take a look at our schedule
of events and register today! |
Download Trail Maps for Popular Land Trust Preserves
One of the most exciting things about supporting the Door
County Land Trust is getting to know the special places you
helped protect! You can now view directions and print your
own
Trail Maps & Preserve Directions for five of the most popular
Land Trust Preserves. Let your adventures begin! |
Download Our Latest Newsletter
Landings-
Spring 2009 (1.3 mb)
Preserving Door County's Finest Open Spaces and Wild
Places
The Door County Land Trust is a non-profit organization whose mission is to
permanently protect lands that contribute significantly to the scenic beauty,
open space and ecological integrity of Door County. We have protected
nearly 5,000 acres since 1986. With your help, we have the opportunity to
protect thousands of additional acres of the most critical and inspiring natural
landscapes in Door County.
If
you have any questions or would like more information about how you can help
protect Door County’s Finest Open Spaces and Wild Places, we invite you
to e-mail us at
info@doorcountylandtrust.org or call our office in Sturgeon Bay at (920)
746-1359.
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