Winter 2011, Vol. 14, Issue 1

• 112-acre Purchase Protects Strawberry Creek In This Issue • 56-acre Donation at Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve • 50-acre Expansion to the Lautenbach Woods Nature Preserve • 2010 Donor Listing Letter from the Executive Director

Dear Land Trust Supporters, Board of Directors Welcome to Landings and to the New Year! The first few months of the calendar mark the time when Judy Lokken, President we wrap up the old and usher in the new, when we reflect on the “year that was” and look ahead to the Tim Stone, President Elect year unfolding in front of us. For the Door County Land Trust, we look back with pride on many Jim Kinney, Treasurer Andy Coulson, Secretary accomplishments in 2010 including the preservation of another 300 beautiful acres throughout Door County! You’ll read all about these newly-protected lands within this edition of Landings. We look Jean Barrett Tom Blackwood Jon Hollingshead ahead into 2011 with a heightened sense of excitement as we prepare to celebrate our 25th year of Mike Brodd Jim Janning preserving Door County’s finest open spaces and wild places! Dave Callsen Jim Lester Beth Coleman Bryan Nelson Looking ahead is something the Land Trust has done a lot of lately. In 2010, we put the finishing Sharon Donegan Kathy Wolff touches on a new five-year Strategic Plan that will guide our work through 2014. During the strategic Cathy Fiorato Karen Yancey planning process we asked ourselves many questions in order to determine how best to carry out our mission. One central question we delved into was: What is our vision for Door County 25 years from now and how can our work help shape the county’s future? Our response to this question is found in a vision Staff statement we formulated for the Strategic Plan. The following is an excerpt from our vision statement: Dan Burke,Executive Director Terrie Cooper,Land Program Director “The lands we protect represent Door County’s irreplaceable treasures. From small nature preserves hidden within Jack Finger,Stewardship Field Assistant our villages, to miles of scenic open space along our rural roadways, to thousands of acres of critical wildlife habitat, Laurel Hauser,Development Director these are places we simply cannot afford to lose. By protecting them, we not only act as responsible stewards for future Jodi Milske,Stewardship Coordinator generations, we also care for our own clean air and water, safeguard Door County’s biological wealth, protect our Kristi Rice,Office Manager quality of life, and strengthen the very foundation on which our tourism economy rests. Twenty five years from now, Julie Schartner,Project Manager we envision: Karen Wilkinson,Administrative Assistant • A Door County community united in the noble and vital effort to preserve and care for the best of its 23 N. Fifth Avenue diverse and inspiring natural landscapes. PO Box 65 • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 (920) 746-1359 • Fax: (920) 746-1024 • Over 10,000 acres throughout the county permanently protected by the Door County Land Trust.

email: [email protected] • Land Trust nature preserves located in every region of the county that serve to intimately connect people to Little Lake, page 6 www.doorcountylandtrust.org the land and provide the public with areas for recreation, contemplation, ecological preservation and scenic enjoyment.” It’s a tall task, but if we continue to work together, this vision will become a reality. For the past 25 years, the Door County Land Trust has been dedicated to preserving our natural heritage and to protecting the quality of life we enjoy in Door County. We look forward in 2011 to continuing this meaningful work in partnership with all of you, our members. After all, what we accomplish today will have a profound effect on what kind of place Door County will be 25 years from now. Kangaroo Lake, page 8 Thank you for all your support and enjoy reading about the places you’ve helped to protect.

Cover: The Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve blanketed with a fresh coat of snow on the morning of the winter solstice. Photo by Laurel Hauser. Sincerely,

Design & layout of “Landings”Lfp byDesign! Dan Burke, Executive Director Events in Review, page 20 Preserve Dedications, page 21 2 Landings - Late Winter, 2011 Lautenbach Woods Nature Preserve

A Study in Contrasts preserve the rural Purchase Adds Expanse of Scenic Roadway to the Lautenbach Woods Nature Preserve quality of this entire neighbor- he Land Trust has “added on” and we’re building hood,” explains preserve, you can’t help but feel you have entered sacred something truly special! The “building site” is our Dan Burke, execu- T grounds, a peaceful cathedral only Mother Nature herself Lautenbach Woods Nature Preserve located a few miles tive director of the could design. In this deep forest, all sounds from the out- south of the village of Egg Harbor and the new addition Door County Land side world are absorbed and filtered by leaf and limb leav- consists of 50 acres of beautiful open space along County Trust. “This parcel ing you with a sense of what the world and Door County Road G. had been subdivid- must have been like generations ago in quieter times. ed into 11 residen- The Lautenbach Woods Nature Preserve, situated along But this wonderful old-growth forest and the tranquili- tial lots which, if developed, would have greatly affected the bluffs of the Niagara Escarpment, has always been a ty it imparts are only part of the story of the Lautenbach the ecological integrity of the preserve, brought addition- place of many contrasts. This becomes evident the Woods Preserve. The Land Trust’s most recent purchase al traffic to the area and diminished the aesthetic quality moment you leave the sun-drenched parking area and here adds a half-mile stretch of bucolic open space right of one of Door County’s most scenic roadways. step foot onto the shaded nature trail. When you enter along County Road G. Protecting the scenic beauty of Door County is an the dark hemlock groves that envelop much of the “Protecting these 50 acres along the roadway helps important part of the Land Trust’s mission and this purchase helps fulfill that goal.” The Lautenbach Woods Nature Preserve was estab- lished in 2003 with an initial purchase of 76 acres and a land donation from members of the Lautenbach family. In addition to the recent 50-acre parcel, four properties were added to the preserve in 2009 bringing the total number of protected acres at the Lautenbach Woods Nature Preserve to 140. Funds for this most recent purchase were provided by Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund and the Fox River/Green Bay Natural Resource Trustee Council administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Private donations from Land Trust supporters and pre- serve neighbors also helped make the purchase possible. Burke adds, “The Lautenbach Woods Preserve is a little-known Door County treasure. It has a marvelous hiking trail system showcasing the wooded bluffs of the escarpment. Ephemeral wildflowers are prolific in spring and the many varieties of mushrooms are magnificent in the fall. We encourage folks to visit and experience for themselves why this is such a special place and why we’re so excited about our new addition!” Photo by Julie Schartner Travelers along County Highway G south of Egg Harbor will continue to enjoy this pastoral scene thanks to a newly-protected, half-mile stretch of roadway. Landings - Late Winter, 2011 3 Kellner Fen Nature Preserve A Fen by any Other Name Purchase Expands Kellner Fen Nature Preserve ome to carnivorous plants, floating sedge mats and Water chemistry is one of the determining Hdeep, stagnant waters, fens are mysterious places. factors in what makes a fen a fen, and water Derived from the Old English fenn, the word still has an chemistry is largely determined by water old-world ring to it. “Old world” as they sound, fens do source. Fens are either neutral or alkaline still exist and the Door County Land Trust is working while bogs are acidic. Bogs are fed largely by hard to protect one of great significance. The Kellner Fen, surface water (rain and snowfall, which are Photo by Jeff Davis located 4 miles northeast of Sturgeon Bay just inland from slightly acidic), while fens add ground waterThis aerial into view of the Kellner Fen looking north shows its close proximity to Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan, is a vibrant, thriving 400-acre the mix and are, therefore, nourished by minerals that seep wetland complex complete with insect-devouring plants, from the soil. Here in Door County, the alkaline karst and pitcher plants. It is also a breeding ground for the fed- numerous rare orchids and a “bottomless” inner lagoon. bedrock is loaded with calcium and magnesium which erally-endangered Hine’s emerald dragonfly and nesting ground for Sandhill Cranes. The word fen is often used interchangeably with bog, neutralizes the acidic surface water and creates nutrient- swampland, mud, marsh, moor and even quagmire (which rich fens rather than bogs. Depending on the water chem- One of the most notable features shared by fens and contributes to its aura of mystery.) A fen called by any istry, fens and bogs host a variety of plant species. The bogs is the thick layer of sphagnum moss that “floats” on other name, however, is still a fen and has its own distinct Kellner Fen is home to a number of orchids such as the the surface of the water. This floating sedge mat is alive on attributes. dragon’s mouth and carnivorous plants such as sundews top but sits on dead or barely decomposed organic materi- al. Recognizing the ecological value of the Kellner Fen area, the Door County Land Trust began purchasing land sur- rounding the open waters of the fen in 2003. This past fall, Preserving the Fen a deal could not be struck at the time. We feared that the Land Trust was able to purchase the 40-acre tract at the “ the property could be sold and lost forever to the Land very center of the fen itself bringing the total number of pro- Donna and I first learned of the Kellner Fen when Trust. To prevent that, Donna and I bought the 40 tected acres here to nearly 150! the Land Trust asked us and our neighbors to help fund acres for the purpose of stewarding it until such time as their first purchase here in 2003. We had no idea places “We’re thrilled to have had the opportunity to protect the Land Trust could secure funds and purchase it this very special place,” states Dan Burke, executive direc- such as fens existed anywhere and back. We are very glad that this has now happened and tor of the Door County Land Trust. “The Kellner Fen was certainly not in Door County. that the property will be preserved forever. once known and The fen has a mystical appeal. It Kellner Fen crept into our life story and we are proud appreciated by only a changes dramatically with the sea- to be a footnote in its protection. How much do we small group of sons and constantly surprises us. It is really love the fen? Ask us sometime to show you our neighboring land barren, nearly frightening, in the tattoos!”* owners. It’s now rec- winter, yet full of life in the summer. Jim Janning, ognized by the It’s a wild place where plants are the carnivores and animals never more broader conservation Donna & Jim Janning than visitors. Land Trust board member and community as one of Kellner Fen neighbor Door County’s eco- Several years ago, the owner of the 40-acre tract in the logical treasures.” center of the fen wanted to sell his property. The Land * In honor of their wedding anniversary, Jim and Donna Trust wanted to purchase it, but negotiations stalled andproudly sport handsome, matching tattoos of Hine’s emerald The federally-endangered Hine’s

dragonflies on their ankles! Photo by Paul Burton Emerald Dragonfly

4 Landings - Late Winter, 2011 continued on page 5 Kellner Fen, continued Woods at Monument Point Nature Preserve The Kellner Fen is one of Door County’s many “embayment lakes.” Embayment lakes were once a part of Lake Michigan and are easily identified along the east side of the Door County map. Thousands of Strong Landowner Partnerships Help Preserve Majestic Forest years ago, water currents and shifting sands closed these bodies of water he Door County Land Trust is a became the latest landowners to enter into off from the larger lake creating sep- Tstickler for staying focused on its a conservation easement with the Land arate and unique microcosms. From highest priorities and that means working Trust. south to north, Kellner Fen, Clark hard to preserve special places that possess “Discovering that our property is home Lake, Kangaroo Lake, Mud Lake exceptional scenic and ecological value.

Photo by Julie Schartner to rare plants and animals was an unex- and Europe Lake are some of Door The Land Trust’s Woods at Monument pected delight and the decision to work The carnivorous pitcher plant,County’s embayment lakes. Kellner Point Nature Preserve near Carlsville is found in abundance at the Fen differs from the others as it had with the Door County Land Trust to place Kellner Fen. certainly one of these places. It is no natural outlet to Lake Michigan and was completely iso- a conservation easement on our property considered by conservationists to be was an easy one,” explains Gary and Anna. lated by natural sand deposits until man-made ditches were one of the highest quality forests in all of dug to the lake. “We are familiar with the Door County Door County. Land Trust and have a great amount of Aside from its geological history and outstanding ecologi- “There are challenges inherent in respect for it.” cal attributes, the Kellner Fen also has a rich cultural history. preserving the integrity of this majestic The fen once housed a small cranberry operation; a man- Anna noted, “Placing the six acres we forest,” explains Dan Burke, Land Trust own in a conservation easement means made drainage ditch and dam allowed flooding of the fields executive director. “When the Land Trust for harvest. The fen was also home to a frog farm in the first that, together with our neighbors, more first began work here, much of this area than seventeen contiguous acres of beauti- part of the 20th century, a time when frog legs were a had recently been subdivided into small, popular item on restaurant menus. ful Door County woods will be protected residential lots. We knew starting out that forever.” Add these seventeen acres to the Lore and legends attach themselves to hidden places and if we hoped to achieve any significant other lands protected and the number of the Kellner Fen has had its share of dramatic tales over the preservation success, we would need the protected acres here now stands at over 90. years – the sputtering plane that disappeared over the open cooperation and generosity of the new waters of the fen never to be found again and the failed owners of these small parcels. We’re “The Woods at Monument Point Nature attempts to measure the “bottomless” lagoon with a 40’ pipe. pleased to report that this generosity has Preserve is an inspiring example of what The depth of the fen remains unknown to this day. been forthcoming!” can happen when landowners develop a greater appreciation and understanding of According to Jodi Milske, stewardship coordinator for the Since 2000, the Land Trust, with invalu- how their property is con- Door County Land Trust, the remoteness, wildness and able help from The Nature Conservancy, nected to the larger land- unique habitat of the Kellner Fen are the very attributes that has worked with willing landowners to scape,” states Burke. “We put it high on the Land Trust’s wish list of places to protect. purchase key tracts of land here. owe a great deal of thanks “Remote as it is, the fen has not escaped invasion by non- Additionally, several landowners have to landowners like Anna native plant species like glossy buckthorn and Phragmites. entered into conservation easement and Gary who express One of the things we’ll be working hard on in the coming agreements with the Land Trust that their conservation ethic by months and years is the eradication of these invasive species.” permanently protect large swaths of forest working with the Door Funds for this 40-acre purchase were provided by a from future development. Landowner part- County Land Trust.” National Coastal Wetlands Conservation grant from the U.S. nerships continued to grow in 2010 when Fish and Wildlife Service. Private donations from Land Anna Pepelnjak and Gary Buerstatte Trust supporters also helped make the purchase possible. Photos by Julie Schartner Landings - Late Winter, 2011 5 Little Lake Nature Preserve A Little Lake Holds Big Surprises Land Trust Completes Washington Island Nature Preserve ashington Island’s Little Lake has been the Located on the far northwest side of the Wsource of some big surprises for the Door island within 250 feet of Lake Michigan, County Land Trust. Little Lake was created thousands of years Dan Burke, executive director of the Land Trust, ago when glaciers washed gravel and cob- recalls the day he first learned about Washington blestones across a shallow bay. As the gla- Island’s only inland lake. “Kurt Meyer, a property owner cial waters receded, a narrow ridge was formed isolating of shoreline. That was our first purchase and the begin- in the area, contacted us in 2002 about Little Lake and the shallow bay and creating Little Lake. Little Lake ning of the Little Lake Nature Preserve. As we’ve con- urged us to consider protecting this area. At the time, it supports a productive fish population, is part of a wet- tinued our work there, we’ve found that this little lake wasn’t even on our radar screen. After hearing what land complex that hosts a variety of rare plants, and has held many surprises.” Kurt had to say, we were intrigued. After all, when an provides critical habitat for a large number of migrating and nesting birds. The first surprise came when the Land Trust learned island has only one lake, it’s worth looking into! We did that Little Lake had once been home to a significant some research and found Little Lake to be one of the Burke continues, “In 2004, the Land Trust purchased Woodland Indian settlement. Archeological studies island’s ecological treasures.” a property at the north end of the lake with 1,000 feet done around the lake have unearthed 3000-year-old artifacts, some of which may be viewed at the Jacobsen Museum on Little Lake’s south shore. Much of the land that hosted this Indian settlement, including a burial ground of the Potawatomi, has now been perma- nently protected by an Archeological Covenant with the State of Wisconsin Historical Society. A second surprise came in 2008 when the Land Trust purchased an 11-acre stretch of narrow land separating Little Lake from Lake Michigan on the west. “We pur- chased the land for its ecological value and for the 3,000 feet of undeveloped shoreline, but the land included a cabin,” states Burke. “Little did we know that a section of the cabin was hand-built nearly one hundred years ago by Thorstein Veblen, one of America’s most famous economists!” Veblen, author of “Theory of the Leisure Class,” purchased the Island property in 1915 for use as a summer retreat. He was known to row across Little Lake with his step-daugh- ters in a homemade skiff to purchase milk and butter from a nearby Icelandic farm. The Veblen cabin was recently relocated to the grounds of the Jacobsen

Photo by Julie Schartner Museum by the Island Heritage Conservancy. Washington Island’s Little Lake is a peaceful oasis steeped in history. A recent purchase completes the Land Trust’s vision for this Nature Preserve, which protects 5,546 feet of shoreline and 33 acres of land. 6 Landings - Late Winter, 2011 continued on page 7 Little Lake, continued the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund and the Fox “Another pleasant surprise at Little Lake has been River/Green Bay Natural Resource Trustee Council.” Other Island Happenings… the speed at which our protection goals here have Tom and Margaret Keller were happy to be of help. come to fruition,” states Terrie Cooper, Land Program “Washington Island has played a big part in our lives,” Director of the Door County Land Trust. “Soon after explains Tom, a radiologist practicing in Manitowoc. the first purchase in 2004, our staff developed an “In fact, when I finished my medical training at the ambitious plan for protecting the entire north half of University of Pittsburgh, we considered setting up the lake. This past spring, just 6 years from our initial practice in various locations around the country. We purchase here, we completed this plan by protecting took a map and drew concentric circles around north- the last undeveloped parcel situated on the north end,” east Wisconsin. One of our key criteria was how close marvels Cooper. “That’s something none of us would we could get to Washington Island!” have predicted. It’s surprising and very gratifying.” Tom began visiting Washington Island when he was The 2010 purchase was a small piece of land, 1.38- ten or twelve years old. What began as trips to see rel- acres, but it came with 200 additional feet of pristine atives led, decades later, to the purchase of property on Photo by Meg Nelson shoreline. A total of 5,546 feet of shoreline and 33 Washington Harbor and to the eventual building of acres now comprise the Little Lake Nature Preserve. the home he and Margaret will live in more perma- Washington Island Land Tour,2010 This purchase would not have been possible, however, nently when Tom retires. “Our children have inherited ach August, the Washington Island Committee of without the help of neighboring landowners, Tom and the same strong connection we have to this island and Ethe Door County Land Trust invites Island mem- Margaret Keller. return each summer from Washington State and bers to tour a protected property. This past August, the When this stretch of lakeshore was put up for sale, Florida. We hope our grandchildren will feel the same group hiked land owned by Shirley Weese-Young and Tom Keller contacted the Land Trust. The Land Trust way someday.” preserved through conservation easements donated to shared a strong desire to see the land protected, but the Land Trust. After the hike, Land Trust members In addition to their shared love of Washington Rich and Melissa Walker hosted a lunch at their home could not act quick- Island, the Kellers share the strong feeling that its with the help of Lucia and Pete Petrie. ly enough for the most special places need to be protected. “I am a sellers. That’s when Thoreauvian,” explains Tom. “Thoreau taught that Tom and his wife, land ought to be set aside in its natural state. Our Margaret, offered to family adheres to that and that’s why we are so drawn Little Lake Preserve Dedication purchase the proper- to the Land Trust’s mission. ty outright and hold he Washington Island Committee of the Door “The property around Little Lake is so significant County Land it until the Land T both historically and environmentally that we felt it Trust celebrated the Trust had secured needed to be protected. Although change is inevitable, Land Trust’s most the necessary fund- it’s important that some places, the important places, recent purchase and ing and was able to remain the way you remember them.” the completion of purchase it back the Little Lake from them. Cooper of the Land Trust concurs. “Few places in Nature Preserve Door County can outshine Little Lake for scenic with a preserve ded- According to Dan beauty, ecological importance, and cultural and histori- ication ceremony in Burke of the Land cal significance. By preserving the land surrounding October. The event

Photo submitted Trust, “The Kellers the lake, the Door County Land Trust is protecting was attended by over

were very patient Photo by Sandy Peterson Tom Keller shares a love of the health of the Little Lake ecosystem far into the 50 islanders and visitors and featured hikes on the Washington Island with and their coopera- newly-created trails. For directions to the Preserve or to future. We thank the Kellers, our granting agencies tion andgranddaughter, understanding Hannah. provided us the time we need- download our new “Guide to the Washington Island and all of the partners we’ve worked with over the ed to make the protection happen. In the end, we were Nature Preserves of the Door County Land Trust,” visit years who have helped us complete our vision here.” able to purchase the land after obtaining grants from our website: www.doorcountylandtrust.org.

Landings - Late Winter, 2011 7 Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve Preserving Rural Door County A Generous Land Donation Expands the Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve initial pur- chase, the Land Trust has received three conservation easement donations, was the recipient of another land donation, and purchased a 40-acre tract of land. In addition, The Nature Conservancy has permanently protected hundreds of acres here. All told, the Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve now boasts over 700 acres! Laurel Hauser, development director of the Land Trust, explains, “the Land Trust could not have protected such a special place like the north end of Kangaroo Lake with- out the vision of many generous people. The donor of the Photo by Julie Schartner Land Trust’s first bequest probably never imagined where A weathered barn stands as a reminder of earlier times on a recent land donation near Baileys Harbor. her gift would lead. Her generosity and that of many f you close your eyes and visualize a classic Door additions to the Door County Land Trust’s Kangaroo others is being carried forward by this recent land dona- ICounty scene, you might conjure up a stone fence- Lake Nature Preserve. tion. Although the family that donated these 56 acres has lined meadow rolling gently down to a cedar-lined creek. asked to “We were thrilled to receive this donation,” states remain anony- You might even throw in a hundred-year-old farm build- Terrie Cooper, land program director of the Land Trust. ing or a picturesque grove of gnarled lilacs, just for effect. mous, they “Protection of this property has long been a priority of have given The scene you just visualized was protected forever last ours, not only because it is a beautiful stretch of rural Door County November thanks to a generous and anonymous land Door County countryside, but also because it is an eco- and its future donation. The Door County Land Trust was honored to logically critical piece to the entire Kangaroo Lake residents a be the recipient of a 56-acre parcel situated in the Nature Preserve. By protecting such a large section of very valuable Township of Baileys Harbor just east of the corner of Piel Creek, we are also protecting the water quality of gift that will County EE and Maple Road. Kangaroo Lake.” be long appre- Along with classic rural Door County ambiance, the The Kangaroo Lake neighborhood holds a place of ciated. We’re predominate feature of this property is Piel Creek. A special significance in the Door County Land Trust’s his- grateful for Photo by Terrie Cooper long stretch of the spring-fed creek meanders its way tory. In 1995, the Land Trust was given a bequest, the Piel Creek in winter the vision they through a stand of cedars and hardwoods to the north first significant funds it had ever received, that allowed have for Door County and that they chose to work with end of nearby Kangaroo Lake. The recently protected for the purchase of 57 acres bordering the lake just a the Land Trust to achieve it.” land and the long stretch of creek are the newest stone’s throw south of the recent acquisition. Since this

continued on page 9 8 Landings - Late Winter, 2011 Mud Lake State Wildlife Area

It Runs in the Family A Third Member of the Wilson Family Protects Mud Lake Property here must have been something in the water at the The Land Trust holds over 60 conservation easements TWilson household when Nick and his brother throughout the county that protect more than 2,500 were growing up. This summer, Nick became the third acres. Terrie Cooper, Land Program Director, explains member of the Wilson family to enter into a conserva- that “each conservation easement is unique, written to Conservation Ethic tion easement agreement with the Door County Land reflect the needs of the individual landowner. The Wilson Trust! Nick’s brother, John, and their father, John Sr., easement was designed to allow for a small work studio Has Deep Roots have also entered into conservation easements with the on the property but ensures that the rest of the property Land Trust. The latest Wilson conservation easement will remain forever in its undeveloped, natural state.” “ permanently protects 40 acres abutting the Mud Lake rowing up in a small town allowed for out- Kept in its natural state, Nick’s property is in tune with G State Wildlife Area near Baileys Harbor. its surroundings. It borders the untamed Mud Lake State door play all four seasons, all the time. My Dad Wildlife Area, a 2,290-acre preserve that feels far away and his two brothers taught me the joy of nature Conservation easements are one of the primary land protection tools used by the Door County Land Trust. from civilization. This area provides spawning grounds with sunrises, sunsets, flora, and fauna. My family A conservation easement is a permanent agreement for trout running up Reibolts Creek from Lake Michigan was into conservation and preservation long before between the landowner and the Land Trust that restricts and is used by waterfowl and nesting birds such as the it was fashionable; Dad’s older brother even served the type and amount of future development that can take American bittern, common golden eye, and wood duck. on the Wisconsin Conservation Congress for many place on the property. With a conservation easement, the Mud Lake and its surrounding wetlands also provide years. I spent summers on dairy farms and learned owner retains ownership of the land and the Land Trust critical habitat for the federally-endangered Hine’s emer- to appreciate the soil, the hard work and the spirit agrees to uphold and enforce the terms of the agreement ald dragonfly, a species that depends upon high-quality of community among neighboring farmers. The into perpetuity. ground water to survive. background for my love of nature was there. With his agreement, Nick joins twelve other My wife and I drive County Highway EE often. property owners in this area, including his When we saw land proposed for residential devel- brother and father, who have partnered with opment at one of our favorite spots, the purchase the Land Trust to permanently protect their process began. We took our children and grand- properties with conservation easements. children to see the property over the July 4th holi- “Through the partnerships we have in the day in 2009. Everyone agreed to proceed with the Mud Lake area with private landowners like purchase and then to donate the land to the Door the Wilsons, we have been able to protect County Land Trust. Thankfully, the property own- some of Door County’s most ecologically ers accepted our offer and they are delighted that important treasures, a task that the Land Trust the land is now protected as part of the Kangaroo could not hope to accomplish alone,” states Lake Nature Preserve.” Cooper. “We are thankful to Nick for his land ethic and for continuing what has become a fine family tradition.”

– Anonymous Donor of 56 Acres

in Baileys Harbor Township Photo by Terrie Cooper A donated conservation easement agreement protects woods within the wild Mud Lake State Natural Area north of Baileys Harbor. Landings - Late Winter, 2011 9 Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve Land Trust Purchase Protects Key Natural Area in City of Sturgeon Bay and Expands New Ship Canal Preserve

ooking toward shore from the waters of Sturgeon nearly 2,000 feet of Sturgeon Bay shore frontage, a 3-acre LBay near the entrance to the Sturgeon Bay Ship wildlife pond and almost all of Strawberry Creek itself. Canal, one notices a tranquil, tannin-colored stream mean- While relatively small in size, Strawberry Creek plays a dering its way through a field of grass to the bay. This is vital role for the Lake Michigan fisheries. The creek is Strawberry Creek. This creek and the 112 acres surround- home to the first stocking and egg collection site for who love to fish will be thrilled to know that Strawberry ing it were part of a very exciting purchase by the Door Chinook salmon in Wisconsin and continues to be Creek is protected. Boaters will continue to enjoy the County Land Trust last fall. Wisconsin’s primary source of Chinook salmon eggs forproperty’s long stretch of undeveloped, scenic shoreline The Strawberry Creek property, as it is affectionately Lake Michigan(see page 11). The protection of Strawberryand wildlife enthusiasts will celebrate the expanded pro- called, lies within the city limits of Sturgeon Bay about two Creek helps ensure that this initiative can continue. tection of one of Door County’s most important nature preserves.” miles southeast of the city’s downtown. While close to city Adding to the excitement over this recent purchase is the streets and city sites, water is definitely the predominate fact that the Strawberry Creek property shares a border feature here! The Land Trust’s recent acquisition boasts with the Door County Land Trust’s newly established “Those who love to fish will be Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve (see the thrilled to know that Spring, 2010 Landings edi- Strawberry Creek is protected.” tion). The Land Trust estab- lished the Ship Canal PreserveThe protection of this land also ranks high with the in December of 2009 withAsher the family from whom the Land Trust purchased the purchase of 332 acres andproperty. 750 “These 112 acres have been in our family for over feet of Lake Michigan shore-40 years and the land holds a lot of sentimental value for line along the south side us,”of the explains Steve Asher. “My parents acquired the prop- ship canal. With the additionerty in 1968 and we kids grew up exploring the lands and of the Strawberry Creek watersprop- here. We couldn’t be happier that the Door County erty, the total number of Landpro- Trust is now the steward of this special place.” tected acres at the preserveFunds for this purchase were provided by a Knowles- now stands at nearly 450.Nelson Stewardship Fund grant, a National Coastal “The Land Trust is veryWetlands Conservation grant from the U.S. Fish and excited about acquiring theWildlife Service and donations from private individuals. Strawberry Creek propertyPrivate donations are still being gratefully accepted to because its protection willcover have remaining project costs including restoration activi- so many positive and lastingties and the removal of invasive species such as Phragmites impacts for our community,”that threaten the ecological integrity of the Sturgeon Bay states Land Trust executiveshoreline. Donations may be sent directly to the Land director, Dan Burke. “ThoseTrust office or made online at Photo by Julie Schartner This newly-protected stretch of Strawberry Creek meanders its way to Sturgeon Bay providing passageway www.doorcountylandtrust.org. to Lake Michigan for Chinook salmon fingerlings released at the nearby WI-DNR spawning facility. continued on page 11 10 Landings - Late Winter, 2011 What Came First, the Salmon or the Egg? Creating a Preserve here are times when a happy ending is really only Tthe beginning. Here’s an example: after years of effort, the Land Trust succeeded in protecting a large and spectacular parcel of land, the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal n Strawberry ICreek, the answer property. Staff, board and supporters celebrated! Then, is the salmon! The Wisconsin just as the last toast was given, the Stewardship crew Stewardship volunteers work hard getting the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Department of Natural Resources first rolled up its sleeves and began the process of turning a Preserve ready for the public. introduced Chinook salmon into Strawberry property into a nature preserve. Creek in 1969 when 65,000 fingerlings were released The tremendous community support we received for to boost the predator fish population and control an purchasing the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal property also Highlights of the exploding invasion of alewives in Lake Michigan. generated eager anticipation to explore and enjoy this volunteer accomplishments Strawberry Creek continues to be the primary source of newest Land Trust preserve. So before the ink was dry on included the following: Photo by Jodi Milske Chinook salmon eggs for all of Lake Michigan. Each fall, dur- the closing papers, the stewardship staff was busy plan- ing an eight week run, mature salmon return to the creek from which they were released to spawn. Their eggs are collected, ning for both public use and ecological restoration – on a • Several dump-truck loads of refuse were removed fertilized and transported to hatcheries around the state. Each larger scale and shorter timeline than we’d ever faced! The from more than 20 trash piles found throughout the spring, an average of 200,000 fertilized task list was daunting; it would take an unprecedented preserve, thanks to Jim Stawicki and his crew from eggs is returned in the form of fingerlings. army of volunteers to make it happen. Sturgeon Bay Utilities. Although the initial objective in stocking Our call for help brought a response that was nothing • Construction of 21/2 miles of hiking trails was Chinook salmon was to control the short of amazing! Through the collective efforts of more alewife population, the primary objective completed, with directional markers and “You Are today is to provide recreational fishing for than 50 volunteers, in just a few short months the “canalHere” maps installed at intersections. anglers on Lake Michigan. property” was transformed into the Sturgeon Bay Ship A new parking area was located at the main trail- Canal Nature Preserve. It is a true example of what we • The Strawberry Creek Salmon head off of Lake Lane and delineated with wooden Spawning Facility is a fascinating place to posts and nautical rope. visit and a popular place to take kids and • Two information kiosks were installed, one at the grandkids. The Chinook harvest occurs from late September main trailhead and one in the beach area. through early November with the peak of the run happening in early October. The facility is located next door to the recent • A Leopold bench was installed at the top of the Door County Land Trust acquisition and is open to the public scenic overlook trail, providing a panoramic view of whenever DNR staff is present, typically during the spring the shipping canal and Sturgeon Bay. and fall. For more information, visit: A new pedestrian walkway system was laid at the http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/hatchery/strawberrycreek.html • beach to protect the fragile habitat of the federally- Directions: Just south of the Sturgeon Bay highway bridge, endangered Pitcher’s Dune Thistle. turn off of Highway 42/57 onto County Highway U. Follow County Highway U for approximately one mile. Turn left • The first annual “dune thistle count” was con- (east) on Strawberry Lane. Follow Strawberry Lane for ducted and will be used to monitor the population of approximately one mile. The facility is on the right (south) this very rare and unique dune species. side of the road. • The first newly-designed “Signature Preserve” While you’re in the neighborhood, stop by and hike the new sign was installed at the main trailhead parking area. trail system at our Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature callPhoto by SBU a Land Trust “Signature Preserve,” a place that wel- Our heartfelt THANK YOU to the many people who gen- Preserve. From the intersection of County U and Strawberry comesSturgeon the Bay community Utilities, former to come owne rand of the experience Ship Canal itsPreserve splen- Lane, continue on County U one half mile to Lake Lane. property, helps remove tons of illegally-dumped debris. erously gave their time and talents to make this nature pre- Follow Lake Lane about two miles to the parking areas. dor while at the same time preserves the unique habitatsserve a reality. We are most grateful to the members of the and rare species that are the very reason for its protection.South Lake Michigan Drive Property Owners Association who provided unwavering support throughout every phase of the Ship Canal preservation project and who continue their involvement through ongoing stewardship efforts.

Landings - Late Winter, 2011 11 The Many Ways You Support Our Work In addition to annual membership contributions (for which we are always grateful), the following are just some of the many ways you help us preserve a county we love!

Annual Event Sponsorships Washington Island Folk Fest The Door County Land Trust holds many events during the course of a year. As our Annual Event Irish music was the theme for last Sponsors, the following businesses help underwrite summer’s 10th Annual Washington our events so that the dollars raised can go directly Island Folk Fest. A good time is always guaranteed at this Island to land protection. Please support these businesses event and proceeds benefit the Land that support land preservation and when you do, Trust. (If you’re into the simple pleasures of life, this is please thank them for supporting the Land Trust. Photo by Coggin Heeringa one to put on your bucket list!) The Door County Land The Sturgeon Bay High School Ecology Club presents a Trust thanks the following sponsors: Fiddler’s Green, donation to Land Trust staff. The Island Outpost, Mann’s Mercantile, The Red Barn and John and Karen Yancey. Sturgeon Bay High School Ecology Club Going to a Garden Party Makes Gift to the Land Trust Doug and Barb Henderson are famous for their gar- After a long career as a Biology teacher at Sturgeon dens. The gardens are so impressive that the occasional Bay High School, Carl Cochrane retired last year. Mr. bus tour stops by to Cochrane was also the staff advisor to the Sturgeon visit them. Last sum- Bay High School Ecology Club which has provided mer, the Hendersons invaluable help to the Land Trust over the years donated proceeds from through work it has done clearing trails and identifying a tour to the Land Associated Bank invasive species at the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal proper- Trust. They spoke so Bay Shore Outdoor Store ty. At the end of the school year, the Club chose to eloquently about the Brown County Graphics donate proceeds they raised at fundraising events to the mission of the Land Door County Eye Associates Photo by Laurel Hauser Door County Land Trust for continued work at the Trust to the group that several of the participants made Door County Nature Works Ship Canal Nature Preserve and elsewhere. Thank you additional donations! Thanks, Barb and Doug. Ecology Sports and Base Camp Coffee Ecology Club and thank you, Mr. Cochrane! Fish Creek Kite Company The Garden Lady On Deck Clothing Company Pinkert Law Firm Feast By The Fire Premier Properties of Door County The Door County Land Trust thanks the Staudenmaier ChiropracticWellness Center Midwinter’s Inn at Cedar Crossing, T. Ashwell’s and Mr. Helsinki Sunnypoint Landscape for providing the feast for the 2011 Feast by the Fire. TR Pottery Feast Village Green Lodge We also thank Cathy and Tony Fiorato, Lucy and Karl Klug, Virge Temme Architecture by the Fire Judy and Ron Lokken and Sue and Tim Stone for providing fine wines to accompany the meal.

12 Landings - Late Winter, 2011 Pretty as a Picture Paddling Sea Kayak Symposium Each spring, Door County Living features a donated There’s no better way to painting on the cover of its see many of Door Philanthropy issue and auc- County’s most wild and tions it to the highest bidder. pristine places than from Support the Land Trust ONLINE. The high bidder not only a kayak. Last summer, Every Contribution Helps! receives the artwork, they also Rutabaga of Madison designate a local non-profit once again held its annual To make a gift in someone’s honor… organization or organizations Door County Sea Kayak To say thank you after you’ve hiked a preserve… to receive the donated dollars. Symposium. The sympo- To renew your annual membership contribution… sium is designed for every Or whenever the spirit moves you…

It’s a win-win scenario. As Photo by Julie Schartner high bidders of last year’s skill level and according to the Door County Land cover art, Bryan and Diane Trust’s most seasoned paddler, Terrie Cooper, “it’s an Visit our website Troutman received Judi outstanding experience!” Join Terrie and others at this www.doorcountylandtrust.org Ekholm’s beautiful original oil painting, year’s Symposium in July (see Upcoming Events insert and make an online donation of support. A Whispered Invitation, and chose to share a large por- or the Land Trust’s website.) The Land Trust sincerely tion of the purchase price with the Door County Land thanks Rutabaga for generously donating proceeds from We promise to put your contribution to the Trust! We are grateful to the Troutmans, to Door the Symposium so that we can continue to protect Door best use we know how protecting County Living and to contributing artist, Judi Ekholm. County’s shorelines and waterways. Door County’s open spaces! Thank you!

Thank you to our 2010 Dining for Open Spaces Hosts and Co-hosts! rom a Cape Cod-style lobster boil to a Tuscan-inspired picnic dinner to a cruise through the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal, the Land Trust held fifteen Dining for Open Spaces events in 2010 and welcomed over 350 diners! TheF Door County Land Trust sincerely thanks our Dining for Open Spaces, 2010 hosts and co-hosts for their generosity and their hours in the kitchen! The dollars, effort and time spent hosting these events are appreciated contributions to the Door County. Land Trust

Judy and Mike Brodd Harbor Lady Yacht CruisesPeggy Lott Carolyn Rock Sheila and Gary Cadwallader and Events Pat and Myron Marlett Judy Samida and Guy Fortin Vonnie and Dave Callsen Barbara and Doug HendersonWindsor and Sand Bay Lane Amy Jo and Curt Campbell Judy and Jon Hollingshead Mike McCutcheon Bed and Breakfast Jan and Andy Coulson Dee and Arthur Hopper Barbara and Ron Moline Jen Sazama Barb and Dick Craig Donna and Jim Janning Carol and Bruce Olson Steve Shellman Sandy and Russ Dagon Linda and T.C. Johnson Ginny Olson Judy and John Spitzley Amy and Gary Delzell Land Preservation CommitteeJohanna Parkes Sue and Tim Stone Gloria Dougherty and of Chambers Island Lucia and Pete Petrie Suzanne and Doug Straus Ron Klimaitis Estella and Chuck Lauter Marianne Porter Phyllis and Bill Utley Suzanne and Bob Fletcher Julie and Mike Lesica Nancy Rafal John Verbeten Carol and Dick Grelck Bev and Tom Lisle Mary Jane Rintelman and Sylvi and Ron Zigler Laney Gunnell Judy and Ron Lokken Ben Laird

Calling Prospective Hosts! Photo by Laurel Hauser We are always in need of Hosts and Co-hosts! If you are interested in hosting or helping host a Guests enjoy fabulous food and each other’s company in a luscious gar- Dining for Open Spaces event, please call our office. We’ll be glad to answer any questions you might have. den setting at the Dining for Open Spaces, “Secret Garden Party.”

Landings - Late Winter, 2011 13 2010 Financial Supporters Total cash gifts received during 2010

Benefactor Level - Burkhardt, Richard and Dorothy McDonald, Kevin and Wanda DiBuono, John and JoAnn On Deck Clothing Co., Mitch & Nancy Bennett, Tom and Nancy $10,000 and above Burton, Paul and Fran Nell, Patricia Doerr, David and Marilyn Larson Benson, Adam and Linnea Anonymous Carlson, Ken and Naomi Northrop, Steve and Kaaren Door County Nature Works, Orner, William Bleser, Don and Helen Anonymous Chomeau, Bernal Nusslock, Jim Don and Polly Helm Peterson, Scott and Judy Desenis Bletcher, Tim and Claire American Transmission Company Chomeau, Doug Olander, Ron and Lori Eccles, Bob and Mary Pfeiffer, Victor and Gabriele Bock, Edward and Margie Bliss, Homer Classen, Peter and Barbara Petrie, Peter and Lucia Eggert, Joel and Paula Place, Sandra Bolstad, Dennis and Marie Callsen, Dave and Vonnie Collins, Dan and Nancy Aten Port Storage Jacksonport, Ellsworth and Carla Peterson Porter, Marianne Bowman, John and Kay Guenzel, Elizabeth Conta, Dennis and Deborah Bill and Heather Andersen Charitable Foundation Potthoff, Ruth Bradley, Jim and Libby James E. Dutton Foundation, Inc Cook, Andrew and Karen Reynolds, Jean Fardig, Diane Potts, Greg and Marilyn Brandel, Dan and Joanne Jessen John C. Bock Foundation Diekman, Don and Marianne Rutabaga Paddlesports LLC Fetterley, Dan and Pat Powley, Kent and Kristin Brezan, Barry Katherine Byers-Federspiel Charitable Diemer, Richard and Pat Sandor, Bela and Ruth Forrest, Mike and Nancy Przybylo, H.J. and Sandra Brogan, Bob Brogan, Julie Lead Trust, Tim and Cindy Byers Doneff, Robert and Lynn Sankey, Peg Foster, Terry and Ginny Quinnies, Barry and Toska Burke, Ned and Mary Klepp, the estate of Walter E. Ellen Foundation Scheig, Henry and Mary Friedl, Mike and Carolyn Ross, Mason and Julie Fickes, Robert and Liesbeth Schoof, Walter Frudden, Bruce and Grace Russell, Stan and Dorothy Bussard, Ken and Mary Krebs, Marty and Alice Cadwallader, Gary and Sheila Kress, Billie Fiorato, Tony and Cathy Schwartz, Carl and Barbara Fuhrmann, Don and Barbara Rutledge, Ham and Chari Foote, Peter and Robin Wilson Scott, Richard and Schaper, John and Susan Carpenter, Joe Lester, Jim and Barbee Fulkerson, John and Edith Carter, Richard Forkert, Frank and Jan Dale Vanden Houten Schaulis, Dan and Cindy Fox River/Green Bay Natural Resource Gehrie, Mark Chrismer, Bob and Alice Geyer, Phyllis Schoenfeld, David and Candice Green Trustee Council Seiler, Lois Gerrits, Lloyd and Dottie Coffman, Scott and Debra Rafal, Nancy and Michael Farmer Hansen, Charles and Carolyn Silberman, Ann Grainger Schoof, Robert and Claire Colburn, Marshall and Arlene Stone, Tim and Sue Hansen, Ted and Charlotte Stiefel, John Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Charles P. Schuldt, John and Mary Moore Conway, Darrell and Susan U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Hansotia, Phil and Marilyn Stonecipher, Ray Brumder Brumath Family Fund Sensenbrenner, James and Carol Cotts, Tim and Patty McNally Wisconsin Department of Haswell, Anthony Tatman Foundation Greenfeldt, Eric and Barbara Shiels, Joan Cross, Jerry and Jayne Steffens Natural Resources Hauser, John and Laurel The Robert E. Hansen Humke, Jen Simpson, Kenneth Curtis, Hope Heinemann, Richard and Sharon Family Foundation Johnson, Albert and Cynthia Skrivanie, Oliver and Lynn Czarnecki, Nancy Heritage Level - Hermann, John and Dolores Thilenius, Otto and Elsbeth Johnston, Mike and Sara LeTourneau Smythe, Dick and Mary D'Abbraccio, Deanna and $5,000-$9,999 Herreman, Nita Troutman, Bryan and Diane Jones, Milo and Joan Stone, Ed and Marilyn Barbara Morgan Baumgartner, Thelma Hoehn, Jim and Nancy Goldberg Turner, John and Judy Keller, Bob and Paula Straus, Doug and Suzanne Debenham, Dave and Barb Beadell, Tony and Prilla Hollingshead, Jon and Judy Vieth, Gordon and Rohini Keller, Thomas and Margaret Sutton, Joy DeNardo, Tony and Donna Callen, Chris and Katie Holub, Greg and Mary Walker, William and Sunshine Kimbell, Alan and Anne Tencate, Chuck and Lana Desotell, Larry and Debbie Wied Fiedler, Jessie Hugh and Helena Brogan Foundation Warch, Rik and Margot Klimaitis, Ron and Gloria Dougherty Thilly, Roy and Mary Donegan, Sharon Janning, Jim and Donna Humke, Elizabeth White Gull Inn, Andy and Jan Coulson Landwehr, John and Marietta Trellue, Ron and Patty Donovan, Ron and Chris Keller, Chuck and Carol Ingwersen, Jim and Phyllis Wilson, John and Karen Larsen, Bob and Sara Turriff, Tom and Jo Ann Door County Eye Associates, Klug, Karl and Lucy Jacobson, Rod and Jean Wolff, Bill and Kathy Lees, John and Lynn UBS Eric and Dee Paulsen Maihaugen Foundation John D. and Catherine T. Young, James and Margaret Leo Burnett Co. Charitable Foundation Urbrock, Bill and Barbara Door County Ice Cream Factory, Marian Hislop Charitable Lead Trust MacArthur Foundation Lewis, Lloyd and Sam Utley, Bill and Phyllis Todd Frisoni Olson, Bruce and Carol Kapalin, Daryl and Kathy Guardian - Lisle, Tom and Bev Van Lanen, Jack and Fran Door Landscape & Nursery, Cliff Orsted Siebel, Bill and Barbara Kinney, Jim and Susan $500 - $999 Lokken, Ron and Judy Vichick, Greg and Wendy Dougherty, Tom and Linda Zapffe, Carl and Sandy Kismohr, Steve and Becky Allen, Edson and Loretta Lynch, Rich and Mary Wake, Brian and Joan Drouet, Michael and Christina Klein, Michael and Maureen Anderson, Henry Marlett, Myron and Pat Waldburg-Wolfegg, Andreas Dude, Bob and Mary Ann Legacy Level - Klug, Jr., Karl Bacon, Lee, Inge and John Mastrangelo, Jane Watson, Elizabeth Eckert, John and Judith Kokes, Jeannie Bay Shore Outdoor Store, Rick Wylie Matson, Jim and Sue Wenberg, David and Brenda EcoDoor LLC, Steve and $1,000-$4,999 Kubiak, Mike and Jeanne Bero, Judy Wessel, Curt and Beth Coleman Sherry Ziolkowski Anonymous McCarty, Neil and Pat Laatsch, Bill and Fran Hunter Birger, Jim and Susan Widder, Tripp and Nancy Ecology Sports, Joel and Alicia Kersebet Ambuel, Bruce and Helen McCutcheon, Mike and Windsor Lanser, Brian and Sue Blanton, James and Barbara Windhover Foundation Eley, Salli Andrews, Kathy McGurk, Lincoln and Florence Larson, Richard and Roberta Bosworth, Bob and Wendy Wis. Society for Ornithology Evenson, Phil and Carolyn Barrett, Jean McLaughlin, Rick and Joan Lauter, Charles and Estella Buerschinger, Don Witt, Gene and Carmen Farwell, Bob and Carol Bast, Tom and Maryann McMillan, Florri Lesica, Mike and Julie Buerstatte, Gary and Anna Pepelnjak Youell, Sylvia Filosa, John and Cathaleen Roach Basten, Lee and Susan Mead Witter Foundation, Inc Lewis, William "Red" Burke, Dan, Heidi, Young, Donald and Fish Creek Kite Company, Toby Schlick Batzli, George and Sandra Meissner, David and Genie Liberty Square Shops, Makenzie and Nathan Shirley Weese-Young Francik, Jeffrey Becker, Bruce and Patty Miller, Ed and Sandy Frey, Fred and Barb Richard and Pamela Wegner Campbell, Curt and Amy Jo Becker, Carl and Susan Moline, Ron and Barbara Fritz, Donald Licata, Anthony and Judith Campbell, John and Kathy Steward - Bero, Robert Morris, George and Nancy Fults, Tim and Marsella Lindsay, Bill and Sue Carl, Rudy and Patricia Blacksmith Inn, Movall, Ed and Chris $250 - $499 Garrity, Dennis and Susan Lindstrand, Keith and Katherine Claggett, Tom and Meg Aik, Betty Bryan Nelson and Joan Holliday Mueller, John and Jan Gill, Margaret Ludwigsen, John and Diane Comstock, Warren and Carolyn Anderson, Jim and Jane Blietz, Bruce and Bev Munch, John and Nancy Gissell, George and Diane Mahlberg, Paul and Marilyn Conroy, Peter and Beverly Ann Anderson, Robert and Dorothy Boyd, Kenneth and Carol Myerson, Bob and Carla Goldammer, William and Colette Main Street Market Dagon, Russell and Sandy Anderson, Stefan and Joan Bramsen, John and Norma Nerenhausen, Mark and Martha Gousseff, James and Marla Marcon, Fred Danielson, Jon and Beth Associated Bank Brodd, Mike and Judy Neumann, William Grohskopf, Kevin Marquardt, Edgar Davis, Dwight and Linda Barrie, Tom and Sue Budzak, Lynn Nielsen, Camilla Guenther, John and Chris May, William DeWitt, David and Julie Bell, Hugh and Joyce Bunning, Jim and Barbara O'Brien, Frances Guenzel, Bill and Jo 14 Landings - Late Winter, 2011 Gunderson Denardo Foundation Racker, Stephen and Daphne Andrae, Dan and Marjorie Johnson, T.C. and Linda Hake, Bruce and Donna Richards, Jim and Marianne Arey, Virginia Jordan, Tom and Susan Cubar Hammerberg, Wally and Norma Rix, Bill and Jerri Asher, Ken and Barbara Judd, Robert and Martha Harsh, David and Ann Rodriguez, Ed and Michelle Schartner Baliszewski, Robin Kalmbach, Charles and Lois Hartman Family Foundation Rosen, Betsy Bauer, Tim and Barb Kanzler, Barbara Haus, David and Jill Rothschild, Ann Bauhs, Richard Keller, Ron and Diane Hayes, Howard and Charlotte Rotilie, John and Susan Bearman, Ken and Karla Larsen Ketterling, Marvin and Kaye Rogers Heeringa, Don and Coggin Sarosiek, Jim and Diane Benson, Don and Mary Lee Kierstyn, John and Karen Henderson, Doug and Barbara Sauter, Martha Berger, Clyde and Pat Klein, Herb and Bonnivier, Cal Hendrickson, Duane and Bonnie Schaars, Bill and Mary Jo Biedermann, Anita Klepp, Dottie Heveran, Edward and Janet Scholz, Carl and Ruth Bither, Chuck and Leanne Kober, Kurt Hibbard, Bill and Edie Schultz, Craig and Sandy Bonk, Mack and Lynn Kaczmarek Kraemer, George and Carole Hody, Eugene and Ruth Shadle, Neil and Lillie Mae Boutot, Jeffrey G Krapf, Wiley and Roselyn Holly, Mike and Deb Sherman, Gerald and Carolyn Lipp Budzak, Archie and Kathe Kudick, Wayne and Julie Hosni, Michael and Marcia Shields, Walt and Tiggy Bultman, David and Marge Lavell, Stephen and Cheryl Parker Hoyem, David and Carole Sigmann, Peter and Jeannie Burks, Tamara Si Leavitt, Mitch and Jean

Ironwood Foundation Small, Ron and Christine Carmen, Sam and Vicky Lhost, John and Cynthia Photo by Julie Schartner James, Warren and Amy Smith, Clyde Carol Wilson and G William Cotts Foundation Liebmann, Bert and Diane DCLT volunteers gather to inventory the endangered Jaskunas, Richard and Sharron Stampp, Aurelia Cole, Lloyd Link, David and Carrie Dune Thistle at the Ship Canal Preserve. Johnson, David and Mel Standish, Michael and Mary Coleman, Gerald and Wilma Lott, Peggy Jordal, David and Linda Hinkston Stanger, Steven and Arlene Connolly, Dennis and Bonnie Lundquist, John and Mary Ann Kaercher, Ray and Susan Staudenmaier Chiropractic Center Cook, Bill and Bev Makurat, Phillip and Cathleen Haskins Sweeney, Michael and Barbara Bankson, Bruce and Crystal Kaiser, Eldor and Delores Sterner, Frank and Elsa Cooper, Terrie Mann's Mercantile, Inc, Keith Mann Szuberla, Wayne and Geri Banzhaf, Harry and Marylin Knueppel, Paul Stollenwerk, Jim and Alice Craig, Will and Ginny Manthey, Tom and Ginny Taylor, Bill and Ann Barba, Gwynne Koehler, Thomas and Christine Sunnypoint Landscape, Cushing, Jim and Marilyn McHolland, Jim and Cass Temple, Vic and Ginny Barnard, Francha Krutek, Don and Brigid David and Lynn Zawojski Daniel, David and Janet Meyer, Marlyn and Betty The Clorox Company Foundation Barta, Bud and Marilyn LaBorde, John and lisa Switzer, Dan and Mary Ann Danielson, Dan and Donna Murphy, William and JoAnn Thrivent Financial For Lutherans Bartels, Thomas and Delores Laitner, Ted and Nancy Thompson, Bill and Marti Dare, Chuck and Karen Mutchler, Keith and Sherry Van Zandt, Mike and Sue Basham, Dick and Mary Landry, Robert and Gertrude Stillman Timmerman, Glenn and Barbara Davis, Michael and Susan Buchanan Naleway, Wally and Elaine Vopat, James and Theresa Bass, Leroy and Marjorie Lecy, Jerry and Pam Tishler, Bill and Betsy Derksen, Jon and Susan Newkirk, Martha Walker, Richard and Melissa Bauer, Chuck and Dorothy Lee, Jack and Claire Tolan, Sally Detert, David and Joyce Niesen, Dan and Penny Wanda, Nick and Jane Bauer, Mike and Amy Leonard, Marce and Court TR Pottery, Tony and Renee Gebauer Drake, Merton and Carol Olson, Virginia Weber, George and Mary Baumann, Barry and Diane LFP Design!, Pete and Carol Schuster Verbeten, John and Pam Murphy Dukehart, Tad and Andy O'Mara, Brian and Debbie Whitney, John and Jane Baumgartner, Gerard and Diane Liss, Paul and Jan Village Green Lodge, Ehlers, D. Todd and Cynthia Orlando, Fred and Caryl Widen, Arnold and Judith Beaumont, Susanne Locher, George and Patricia Steve and Sue Sherman Erickson, Miriam Ottum, Jeff and Barb Wiesman, Glen and Kris Becker, Al and Jane Loewi, Helen Virge Temme Architecture, Inc Fallucca, Giacomo and Laurie Panzer, Fred and Sandy Wiley, Ann Beilfuss, Don and Wendy Luker, Don and Lynne von Briesen, Theodore and Peggy Feldman, Jason and Holly Parent, Steve and Mary Wilkie, Steve and Joan Bell, David and Mary Lukes, Roy and Charlotte Wagner, Kaye Fickes, Robert and Liesbeth Parks, Robert and Cathi Wilkinson, Jim and Karen Bell, Steve and Susan MacNeil, Doug and Janey Walters, Mark and Diane Fiddler's Green, Kate Kaniff Parsons, Larry and Laura Williams, Clyde and Marsha Benedict, Roger and Paula Christensen Maloney, Ron and Pam Washington Island Ferry Line, Inc Fiedler, George and Julie Pasquesi, Lou and Barb Wise, Karl and Jane Bennett, Joan Mancuso, Debra and Peter Wikkerink, Lee and Lydia Finger, Jack and Diane Peppard, Harriet Wolter, Kirk and Mary Jane Benson, Bill and Donna Marcon, Michael Wilcox, Jock and Karen Fitzgerald, Pat and Judy Pikas, Bruce and Joan Young, Larry and Kate Berg, Jeff and Jennelle Martin, Gary and Julie Sara Williams, Doug and Barbara Fletcher, Robert and Suzanne Pojunas, Thomas and Kathleen Ziarnik, David Berg, W. Gerald and Jane McAninch, James and Susan Williams, Lou and Mary Moster Forester, James Pope, Rex and Linda Bergeron, Paul and Mary Kay McCormick, Maureen Williamson, Jim and Betsy Frelly, Michael and Donald Porter, George and Kathryn Partner - Berggren, Ken and Janet Berkeley, Ted and Ruthe McGrath, Maureen Wilsman, Norman and Peg O'Harrow Froemming, Barbara Prange, Phil and Nancy $35 - $149 McLeish, Ken and Chris Wilson, Jim and Doris Gauger, Stephen and Aimee Rank, Don and Barb Acker, Fred and Cindy Berkenstock, Jim and Jean Merline, Robert and Linda Wolf, Cheryl Gilford, Steven Ranta, Bruce and Lyn Agarwala, Darlene Bezouska, Bob and Mary Meyerhofer Family, Guy and Sara Wolfgram, Dan and Joan Glenn, Bill and Mardi Repp, Pete and Shirley Alexander, Ann Binder, Robert and Jeanne Moeller, Robert and Judie Wood, David and Jane Doughty Goeppinger, Al and Lynn Rock, Rob and Katie Alexander, Sally and Rod Birder, James Molnar, Alex and Barbara Lindquist Wyman, Skip and Anne Groh, James and Virginia Rutter, James and Mary Alfred, Linda Blackwood, Tom and Joan Moore, Chris and Sheri Yancey, John and Karen Guasta, Joan Sandlund, Dave and Pat Amundson, Lyle and Vicki Blahnik, James and Judith Moore, Tom and Kathie Yard, Albert and Valerie Harlan, Bob and Madeline Saville, Judith Anderson, Bill and Candy Blanc, Marge Mrazek, Joseph and Janet Yunker, Bill and Virginia Hartmann, Bob and Bonnie Schartner, Julie Anderson, Jack and Susan Blanchard, Don and Pam Nelson, Fred and Geri Zigler, Ron and Sylvi Hauser, Richard and Carrie Schneider, Tom and Sarah Anderson, John and Gail Lawson Blankenburg, Ralph and Kathleen Nelson, Joanne Hellstedt, Linda Schrader, David and Jan Anderson, Nancy Blietz, Craig Nottleson, Neal and Gerry Preserver - Herrick, Reeder and Barbara Schulze, Gary and Beverly Anderson, Nick and Gail Block, Bob and Bonnie Olin, Joyce $150 - $249 Hildebrand, Mike and Jane Schwengel, Jim and Judy Anderson, Paul and Erika Bock, Barbara Olson, Lars and Kelly Abraham, Bruce Holland, Michael Sherman, Art and Jan Anderson, Robert and Mary Bohn, Rod and Eileen Olson, Pat Agnew, Bob and Marge Holman, Dave and Barbara Short, John Angst, John Boldt, Oscar and Pat Oxenford, Chuck and Pat Ahlbeck, Dirk and Tracy Hopper, Arthur and Dee Simpson, Mona Armstrong, Lloyd and Susan Bork, Darwin and Barbara Pinkert Law Firm LLP AIG Horst, Bob and Lorry Sokolowski, Jim and Carol Aufrere-Sebetic, Jacqueline Boyd, Nancy Premier Properties of Door County, Alt, Tom and Susan Hubbard, Ron and Bev Sperberg, Elizabeth Axelrod, Jon and Susan Boyer, Wayne and Eleanor Chris and Tricia Cramer Ames, John and Betty Island Outpost, Ltd, Jim and Deb Anderson Starck, Paulette and Jane Hyde Bach, John and Pat Gorence Bradley, Jim and Arlene Pritchett, Wendell and Anne Kringel Anderson, Ernest Jelen, Mike and Annette Stenzel, Gary and Sue Banks, Charles and Marian continued on page 16 Landings - Late Winter, 2011 15 Hanson, Jon and Bonnie Johnsonbaugh, Richard and Patricia Lawler, Elizabeth 2010 Financial Supporters, continued Hardin, William Jome, Bob and Ruth Le Feber, Suzanne Harling, John and Lee Ann Jondahl, Thor and Darlene Lehman, Jim Hart, Fraser and Meredith Jordan, Jack and Raeona Leist, Daniel and Brenda Branson, Beverly Dahlman, John and Betty Jo Flint, Jim and Barbara Hart, Marian Jurss, Allan and Sue Lengh, Robert and Carolyn Brawner, Rick and Janet Dammon, Ronald and Candace Florin, Jack and Gail Hartman, Bill and Mary Kalb, Judith Lenius, HJ and Sharon Brecke, Michael and Danis, David and Nancy Foote, Tad and Bosey Hatch, Mick and Lisa Kalupa, Tony and Linda Lenke, Richard Betsy Titterington Davis, Carleton and Kathleen Ford, Martin and Hilary Hauser, Tom and Peggy Kane, Ralph and Gretchen Lenke, Robert Brehm, Phil and Judy Davis, Steve and Carol Forsberg, Bob Hawley, Robert and Jennifer Blahnik Karecki, John and Karin Leon C Hoffmann Agency Breseman, Mark and Jane Hillstrom Deardorff, Joan Fortin, Guy and Judy Samida Healy, Mike and Pat Karges, Steve and Lynn Leonard, Ralph and Barbara Bresnahan, Julia Deardorff, Stuart and Robyn Foss, Kirby and Margaret Heath, Bill and Darlene Katz, Michael and Susan Leonard, Richard Breving, Bob DeLong, Paul and Myra Fox, Jim and Luann Heck, Albert Katz, William Leporte, Lawrence and Elfriede Brickman, Jay and Rita Demarest, Courtie Fox, Robert and Michele Hedquist, Pat and Susan Kaufman, Larry and Marie Levi, John and Jill Brophy, Michael and Debra Dempster, Dorene and Mark Herrell Franceschi, Bruno and Shirley Heinecke, Ed and Priscilla Keefer, Jim and Mary Lewcock, Jack Brown, Karen and Kirk Desch, Moira Franz, Jeff and Ruth Engs Held, John and Grace Keller, Charles and Barbara Lewcock, Joe Brown, Robert and Kathleen Deutsch, Harold and Regine Freyman, Bill and Sarah Heller, John and Liz Kellogg, Carolyn Lewis, Bill and Janet Buchanan, John and Ellen DeWitt, Amanda Fruncek, Ron and Theresa Hellyer, Walter and Jeanee Kennedy, David and Jeanne Lewis, Joan Buck, David and Patricia Di Iulio, 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Nelson, Rick and Patty Reed, Stephen Selke, Esther Ulvilden, Pipka Wilkie, Charles and Nancy Nesser, Bruce and Sally Reese, Hayne and Nancy Sessler, Greg and Dale Ann Kaufman Urbanik, Ron and Maggie Willer, Ed and Mary AVS members support the Door Neuman, Juliana Reeve, James and Ann Seville, Joseph and Linda Urch, Wes and Diane Williams, Carol County Land Trust at the level of Newlon, Jesse and Joan Rentmeester, Tom and Honore Shadle, Mary Lou Utzinger, Arnold and Judith Williamson, Howard and Patty $500 or more per year and Norberg, Ralph and Bonnie Rentsch, Lothar and Nancy Shanahan, Allen and Karen Vanderhoof, Tom and Vickey Willman, Randy and Paula provide the consistency needed Nordstrom, John and Barb Richmond, Priscilla Shepherd, Bill and Alice Varone, Vince Wilson, Doug and Vicki to ensure our long term goals. Norene, Barb Ries, Jane Shereikis, Richard and Judith Vartanian, Wally and Mary Kay Wilson, Mary Norfray, John and Diane Rinkleff, Erik and Mary Ann Sholem, Tank and Susan Vavra, Kerry and Kathie Wilson, Todd and Joan Northcote Clock & Stein Shop, Riopelle, Maureen Shumway, Dean and Bernice Vermillion, David and Meg Winkler, Lee Welcome to our new Jack Luderus Ripp, Dan and Karon Shumway, Steve and Kim Verni, Vic and Kathie Winsborough, Hal and Shirley supporters! Donor names Northrop, Wayne and Jeri Risser, Joyce Sieker, Fritz and Janet Van Glarik Villagers Snowmobile Club Wittenkeller, Al and Judy listed in bold type made Notermann, Tom and Carol McDonough Ritter, Mark and Judy Skaff, Larry and Franie Vincent, John and Annette Wittmann, Thomas and Beth their first contribution to the Olsen, Lawrence and Lynn Roberts, Bill and Karen Skoglund, Bob and Janet Viste, Jeannine Woelfel, Dan and Arlene Land Trust in 2010. Olson, Eugene Robinette, Maxwell and Lorinda Skogsbakken, John and Pat Voight, Dennis and Lisa Woerfel, Jerome and Sharon Olson, Lynn Rock, Jim and Bonnie Slater, Janet Vojtko, Charlene Wojahn, Dennis and Karen Olson, Mary Roeck, Mike and Kathryn Sleeting, Walter and Gail Volk, Gregory and Gretta Wolfenberg, Jim and Janet Your gift deserves to be acknowl- Omundson, Roy and Gene Roenigk, Randy and Julie Slight, George and Jean Vuksanovic, Rob and Cathy Woodyard, John and edged. If we made an error, please Orthober, Mike and Lorie Rogers, Franklin and Elisabeth Smith, Greg and Alice Wahl, Bob and Barba Patricia Taylor-Woodyard notify us so we can correct it for Osadjan, Lou and Paula Rohrer, Kate Smith, Helen Walch, Pete and Judy Wulle-Dugan, Kathy future publications Osinski, Ray and Carol Ann Rothschild, John Smith, Lee and Sue Waldron, Steve and Laura Yanovsky, Rostislav and Sally Hunt . Ostrand, Madelyn Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc Smith, Phil and Katie Walker, Michael and Millirose Yeomans, Geoffrey and Bruce McKeefry Ott, Sandra Rowley, Gordon and Naomi Smith, Ron and Paulette Walsh, Bill and Adele Yeomans, Robert Landings - Late Winter, 2011 17 Celebrating the Memorials, Tributes & Special Gifts

People and Events Gifts received between February 1, 2010 and February 1, 2011 of your Life he connection between people and the places they love is strong and enduring. TWhen you make a gift to the Door County Land Trust in honor of a friend, family member, special event or life of a loved one, your gift will help preserve the Herbert C. “Bud” Humke places that make Doo rCounty special. It is with tremendous love that we remember our late father, Hebert C. “Bud” Humke (July 20, 1934 - The Land Trust will send all honorees (or their family, in the case of memorial gifts) December 23, 2009), and the indelible mark he has a special note informing them that a gift has been made in their name. left on his family, friends and theeate gr r Door County community. In memory of Lynne Hayes In 1922, our grandfather (and Bud’s father), Sharon Donegan Herbert S. Humke, built a small cottage on South Joe Skaleski & Bonnie Splitt In memory of Lake Michigan Drive, just miles from the Sturgeon NancyJoseph Lewis Worachek Family Anne Hauser Bay farm he called hom Lee & Inge Bacon e and just down the road Beverly Branson In memory of Dave & Vonnie Callsen Coggin Heeringa from what is now the Land Trust’s Sturgeon Bay Bill & Cheryl Chaudoir Alice Lewis Ship Canal Preserve. Herbert went on to become a Rudy & Arlene Cherkasky Bud & Elizabeth Humke Sally Tolan lawyer and moved to Sheboygan to start his own Douglas & Sherry Coerper family. Our father, Bud, enjoyed caref ree summers at the cottage as a child with his sisters, In memory of Lynn Coilson & Pete Salm Carleton & Kathleen Davis Ginny (Froehlich) and June (Jochimsen). He helped tend to his Uncle Doc’s Dutch belted Memorial Gifts Herbert Humke cattle and fainting sheep, and he worked summers in the cherry canneries as a teenager Steve & Carol Davis . In memory of Daniel Cimarosti Michael Dockry Bud went on to marry Elizabeth “Betty” Lione, raise four children and rise to promi- Nancy Chapman Elizabeth Humke Gloria Drummond nence as one of Wisconsin’s most respected attorneys. He, too, made Sheboygan his home, Leslie Helpern & Anne Seefor Jen Humke John & Judy Ellington but the cottage in Sturgeon Bay rem J.C. & B.K. Leverenz Raymond & Beverly Gauthier ained his playground. It is where we annually In memory of Elizabeth Watson tramped through the woods for days on end to find the perfect Christmas tree, and where Loretta Gierhahn Bernal Chomeau In memory of Lynne Gordon & he taught us and many of our cousins how to drive, stir a mean Manhattan, what i-const Kathy Andrews Jack Kennedy tutes appropriate “two-hole” outhouse etiquette, and the best time to “raid” Knaapens Doug Chomeau Heinz Kepper Robert & Bessie Greenberg Bakery in downtown Sturgeon Bay for warm elephant ears (turns out it’s usually Dottie Klepp Ann Aswegan Gary & Joyce Haen between midnight a nd 5:00 a.m.). The “‘Bide a while,” as our cottage is known, is where Robert Meyers Colleen & Harold Hahn In memory of Pat & Pat Hitt we grew to know our cousins as if they were siblings and our aunts and uncles as second In memory of Wally Klepp Richard & Marie Holt parents. There is still no place that makes u s feel more hopeful about life and its joys than Mary Ellen DelCore Betty Aik Greg & Mary Holub our cottage. Gloria Eckman Dan Burke Susan & William Jacobs Mary Lou Kuske On behalf of the Humke-Froehlich-Jochimsen families, we thank the Door County In memory of Mary & Bill Hartman Laurel Hauser Daniel & Brenda Leist Land Trust for working so hard to preserve a place that meant so much tom aa n we love Stanley R. Gabert Paulette & Gary Jensen James & Andrea Lombard so dearly. It will forever hold great memories for us and generations of our family to come. Dept. of Advanced Clinical Dirk Madson Peter & Debra Mancuso John & Patricia Martin Betty, Herb, Jen, Joe and Liz Humke Practice, Duke University Deborah Saitta Caryl Fulcher Joseph & Judith McMahon Carl & Ruth Scholz Bruce & Kristine Gabert Darlene & Don Mulock Dan & Marie White The Humke family made a gift to the Land Trust in memory of Herbert “Bud” Jeanne Gabert Bob & Lou Ann Roloff Gabert, Williams, Konz & Humke. Consider making a gift in honor or in memory of a friend or family member. In memory of Betsy Rosen Lawrynk, LLP Henry & Carolyn Saperstein If you include a short statement about your loved one and their love for Chester & Helen Johnson Door County Francis R. Lesica and space allows, we’d be happy to share it in an upcoming issue of Landings. Ronald & Margaret Troyan Helen Zuehlke Family Tom & Mary Jo Albrecht Mike & Julie Lesica 18 Landings - Late Winter, 2011 continued on page 19 In honor of the birthdays of Company Harold & Regine DeutschMatching Gifts Tom & Betty Kroll Bruce & Helen Ambuel – Where There’s a Will, Alice & Jim Stollenwerk In honor of Mead Witter Foundation, Inc. The Lodge, FM 106.9 Terry & Ginny Foster Frederick Frey – AIG There’s a Way! MabVillageel Ro ofberts Ephraim Jeannie Kokes Mary Hanigan – W.W. Grainger DanDe &bb Miear yW Wolkeber Jen Humke – John D. and ou can help us leave a legacy of protected lands for In honor of the Catherine T. MacArthur Fndn. future generations by making provisions for the In mIne mmoerym ooryf of 50th anniversary of Y Eldor Kaiser – Thrivent Door County Land Trust in your estate plans. For more Nancy Lewis Memori, cont.al Cy Rosenthal Barbara & Don FuhrmannFinancial for Lutherans information on becoming a member of our Sustainers Ray Pestrong & Judi Zeitlin Robert & Patricia Scieszinski Chuck & Estella Lauter Kurt Kober – The Clorox Circle, please call Laurel Hauser, Development Director, John Short In memory of Company Foundation at (920)746-1359. If you have already named the In honor of the Elmer & Shirley Tanck Ron Maloney – W.W. Grainger Land Trust in your estate planning documents, Arnold & Judith Utzinger Marilyn Schoof 85th birthday of Walter Schoof Maureen McCormick – UBS please let us know so we may thank you. Jeannine Viste Earl Heyrman Henry Scheig – Thrivent Keith Wickert In memory of Rebecca Cleveland Christine Zietlow Financial for Lutherans Kate Rohrer Sterrenberg In honor of the Greg Vichick – Leo Burnett Sustainer Circle Members In memory of Dorothy Klepp 40th birthday of Company Charitable Fndn. Anonymous Ron Klimaitis & Gloria Dougherty Karl & Lucy Klug Harriet Meissner Joel Lueking Kenneth Zwick – Kimberly Jean Barrett Karl & Lucy Klug Agnes Kubicz Clark Foundation James and Barbara Blanton Gene & Carmen Witt Mary Olson Richard & Roberta Larson Roy & Charlotte Lukes Richard & Dorothy BurkhardMtitch & Jean Leavitt In memory of Paul & Fran Burton In memory of In honor of the Ron & Judy Lokken Dale Murphy 90th birthday of Ken & Mary Bussard Don & Lynne Luker Jed Weldon Special Gifts Ardis Cermak Roy & Charlotte Lukes Robert & Margaret Agnew Yvonne Olson Dan Collins & Nancy Aten Jock & Karen Wilcox Jean Barrett Ed & Sandy Miller David & Jeanne Aurelius Carmen & Gene Witt Jerry Cross & Jayne Steffens Capital Brewery Kenneth & Glenda Miller Harold & Catherine Lyn Dimberg Rich Propsom & Jane Bruesch Gerdmann In honor of Beth Coleman Susan Duffy Tribute Gifts Dan Eggert Tom Seagard & Brigitte Kozma John & Nancy Sargent Sandy Place Lloyd & Dottie Gerrits Jim & Judy Schwengel In honor of Cathy & Tony Fiorato Phil & Marilyn Hansotia Laraine Taylor Lisa Schab Herb Klein Michael & Mary Standish Chuck & Lana Tencate Terry & Ginny Foster Edward & Janet Heveran Lee Traven Flora Langlois Albert & Cynthia Johnson Mary Zaborski Jeannie Kokes In honor of the Dale Vanden Houten & Ron Maloney Dottie Klepp 25th anniversary of Ed & Chris Movall Richard Scott In memory of In honor of John & Karen Wilson Al & Sue Radtke Sandra Place Nancy Aten, Dan Collins, Jon & Mary Reddin John & Karen Yancey Marion Burkart Pederson Sharon Donegan Lucy Klug, Laurel & Roen Salvage Teresa Burkart Sylvia Hauser & friends In honor of the birthday of Roundy’s Supermarkets In memory of Pete Schuster Deborah & Dennis Conta Robert Schoof John Stiefel George Reynolds In honor of the birthday of Tamara Burks Mariana & Frank Weinhold Prilla & Tony Beadell Steve Wilkie Bob & Geri Brogan Marion Bezold In honor of the birthday of Dave&Vonnie Callsen Tamara Burks Walter Schoof Robert & Karen Ekberg In honor of Tamara Burks FCX Performance “Dollars for Terrie Cooper & In honor of Open Spaces” Gifts Gene & Margaret Graham Mike Schneider George & Carole Kraemer Tim & Sue Stone The Clearing’s Off The Beaten Blacksmith Inn The Lincoln Family Wayne & Julie Kudick The White Gull Inn Carole Pyle Path Class 2010 Carol Reynolds Maxwell & Lorinda Robinette “Thanks for doing a good job keeping one of our favorite places special!” James & Mary Rutter Martha Sauter – Steve and Becky Kismohr

Landings - Late Winter, 2011 19 Events In Review Widening the Circle

12th Annual Membership also the time to celebrate the accomplishments of individ- Gathering Draws a Crowd! ual leaders in the land preservation community. The pres- early 400 Door County Land Trust supporters tigious Ruth Neumann Landowner of the Year Award for attended the 12th Annual Membership Gathering 2010 was presented to Shirley Weese-Young for her work heldN last August near the Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve. protecting dunes and forest- The event was held under white tents on the Ed and ed lands on Washington Stevie Ritger property located north of Kangaroo Lake. Island’s south side. Shirley The event began with hikes at Land Trust properties has permanently protected throughout the county followed by hors d’oeuvres, bever- over 70 acres through con- ages and plenty of time for Land Trust members to recon- servation easement agree- t the height of the fall color season, the Door nect with one another. “It’s one of our favorite events of ments donated to the Door ACounty Land Trust invited its newest members to the year,” states executive director, Dan Burke. “We County Land Trust. a “getting to know you” hike and dinner. The afternoon encourage all of our members to come out and join us and The 2010 Distinguished began at the Lautenbach Nature Preserve with a short celebrate as a community all of the accomplishments of Service Award was present- geology lesson from land program director, Terrie the past year. We couldn’t do this work without the part- ed to Paul and Fran Burton, Cooper, followed by a hike through the Preserve. The nership of our members a couple who qualify individ- hike was accompanied by a light drizzle which made the and this is our opportuni- ually. Among other areasShirley of Weese-Young (right) shown chili dinner and warm cider at Woodwalk Gallery all the ty to thank them.” service, Paul is the Preservewith Terrie Cooper, is the recipient of more inviting! As nearly 100 guests enjoyed their dinner, Steward for the Three the 2010 Ruth Neumann volunteers and staff of the Land Trust gave a brief pres- The Annual Landowner of the Year Award. Membership Gathering is Springs Preserve, has been a trustee on the Land Trustentation on how the Land Trust accomplishes its work. Endowment Fund board and is our “go-to” guy for beauti- ful photography. Fran served on the board of directors Wefor thank our Membership Committee for organizing seven years (see page 22), was instrumental in the 20thand cooking, we thank Judy and Ron Lokken for provid- Fran and Paul Burton, recipients of the Anniversary Capital Campaign, chaired theing wine and beer for the evening and we thank Allin 2010 Distinguished Service Award. merchandise committee and shares her writingand Margaret Walker, owners of Woodwalk Gallery, for talents with the Land Trust. Paul and Fran,hosting our “Widening the Circle” event. We especially together, donated a conservation easementthank on our new members! We could not preserve Door property they own within the Village Ephraim.County’s beautiful places without the support of our Shirley Weese-Young and Paul and Franmembers! Burton personally embody the spirit of land preservation. We thank them for the inspiration they provide and for their commitment to the mission of the Door County Land Trust. We always welcome new members! If you know of someone who loves Door County’s open Save the date! The 2011 Annual spaces and is not yet a member of the Land Trust, please let us Membership Gathering will be held Sunday,know and we will be happy to send them a New Member August 21 with the location to be announced. packet. Or, direct them to our website: Invitations will be mailed to Land Trust mem-www.doorcountylandtrust.org, where they may become a bers in July. Come help us celebrate our 25thmember online. Benefits of membership include invitations to Anniversary! Land Trust events, opportunities to hike lands not open to the public, a Land Trust window decal, our newsletter, Landings, and the satisfaction of knowing that they are Photo by Zak LaCrosse helping preserve Door County for future generations. The Door County Land Trust’s 2010 Annual Membership Gathering overlooked the Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve. 20 Landings - Late Winter, 2011 Land Trust members celebrate the Year of Dedicating Our Preserves the Niagara Escarpment in 2010 ast October, as part of our 2010 “Explore the Door” series, over 35 members joined Geologist Roger he Land Trust is dedicated, our supporters are L Kuhns and Naturalist Paul Regnier on a minibus tour cel- dedicated, the landowners we work with are ded- T ebrating the “Year of the Niagara Escarpment.” icated and our volunteers are dedicated. At ceremonies Participants travelled to a series of unique geological sites held last year, three of our newest nature preserves were along the peninsula to learn dedicated, too! firsthand about the history This past summer, the Harold C. Wilson Three and formation of the Springs Nature Preserve in Liberty Grove and the dolomitic bedrock that Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve in Sturgeon underlies Door County and Bay were officially its Niagara escarpment bluffs. The unique ecology of the dedicated. (See page escarpment community and the impact of different types 7 for the dedication of development on this fragile landscape and our ground- of Washington Friends of the Land Trust gather to dedicate the 421-acre Three Springswater and lake were discussed as were techniques for creat- Island’s Little Lake Nature Preserve as a gift to the Door County community. ing more sustainable communities. Preserve.) Friends, (See page 23 for more on how to receive “Explore the family, stewardship family at Three Springs or the cranberry harvesters at Door” event information.) volunteers and the Ship Canal), stories of the hard work that goes into donors joined seeing a land deal through to completion (we had plenty together to celebrate of these!) and the stories of what “might have been” (a the accomplishments Naturalist and educator, Mike Madden,coal-fueled power plant, for instance, at the Ship New This Year! of the land preserva- addresses a celebratory crowd atCanal). the tion community. In Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature PreserveWhile the Land Trust is dedicated to our mission of Door County Land Trust addition to thanking the peopleDedication whose ceremony.hard work,preserving vision Door County’s finest open spaces and wild and generosity made the preserves possible, we alsoplaces, we are also dedicated to sharing these preserves Speakers Bureau shared some of the stories intertwined with the land – with YOU! After all, these are the lands you’ve helped us ould your civic organi- stories of early settlers (the mosquito-plagued Erickson protect! Grab a friend or grandkid or enjoy a little soli- zation, church group, tude in the great outdoors. Maps and directions are neighborhoodW or condomini- available at our website: www.doorcountylandtrust.org. um association be interest- ed in knowing more about land preservation in Door Land Trust Members Explore Lake, an area rife with Native American artifacts, with County? A member of our archeologist Michelle Birnbaum. Birnbaum, a doctoral newly-formed Speakers Washington Island’s Prehistoric Past candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee andBureau would be happy to give a short presentation on the an archeological technician, led a tour of a past dig site inDoor County Land Trust – the places we protect, how and ashington Island has why we protect them and how the members of your group been home to a variety the morning and gave an evening presentation that was W open to the public. The Land Trust partnered with the can access them. The Land Trust has thousands of acres of cultures for about 3,000 years. that are open to the public for hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, Last July, Door County Land Washington Island Archives in offering these events. For those interested in Washington Island’s Native photography and other low-impact recreational activities. Trust supporters on Washington We’d love to share these places and our mission to protect Island were invited to explore American past, the Jacobsen Museum on Little Lake Road is definitely worth a visit next time you’re on the Island.“the best of the best” of Door County’s open spaces with theUW-Milwaukee lands surrounding archeologists LittleJim Richards your organization! To make an appointment, please call and Michelle Birnbaum join Land Trust our office manager, Kristi Rice at (920)746-1359 or email members in examining artifacts found near Washington Island’s Little Lake. [email protected]. For the most up-to-date information on upcoming events, visit www.doorcountylandtrust.org Photo by Dick Purinton Landings - Late Winter, 2011 21 Door County Land Trust Board of Directors Bay Shore Blufflands Nature Preserve Farewell to… ment agreement with the Land Trust that permanently Fran Burton protects their historic, 40-acre property along Highway Purchase Expands Rare 57 between Baileys Harbor and Sister Bay. Thank you, Orchid Habitat Fran Burton was elected to the John, for nearly ten years of service to the Door County Land Trust board of directors in Land Trust! n 2010, the Door County Land 2003. Fran served as Secretary ITrust added another key parcel to of the Board for three years, par- its Bay Shore Blufflands Nature ticipated on many committees, Welcome to… Preserve when it purchased property and raised funds for every major Tom Blackwood near the shores of Green Bay eight initiative the Land Trust miles north of Sturgeon Bay. embarked on during her 7 year tenure on the board. She In 1980, Tom and his “We’re very excited about the acqui- was a driving force behind the Land Trust’s successful wife, Joan, came to sition of this property,” states Terrie “20th Anniversary Capital Campaign” that raised over Door County for Tom’s Cooper, land program director for the $2 million for land preservation efforts. Fran is a gifted six month management Door County Land Trust. “Although writer, editor and historian and she put these skills and training assignment at it’s a small tract, it connects land that talents to work for the Land Trust. Fran will continue to Peninsula State Park. is already preserved and creates a cor-Ram’s head Lady-slipper write for the Land Trust as she is currently helping to pro- They never left. Tom ridor of specialized habitat. The Bay Shore Blufflands duce the much anticipated and requested “Guide to Land recently retired from his position as Superintendent of Nature Preserve is home to one of the largest colonies of Trust Protected Properties” that is due to be printed this Peninsula State Park and remains committed to the preser-Ram’s head Lady-slippers known to exist in the state of fall! In addition to her board service, Fran, along with her vation and sound management of the county’s natural Wisconsin. These orchids thrive in the cool, shaded lands husband, Paul, preserved, via a conservation easement, resources. Joan is retired from her position as Special at the base of the escarpment and this acquisition expands their own scenic property along Highway 42 within the Projects Coordinator for Friends of Gibraltar at Gibraltar the protected habitat that’s available to them.” Village of Ephraim. Thank you, Fran! Schools and remains committed to the county’s arts com- The Land Trust’s work at the Bay Shore Blufflands munity. Both love living in Door County where they engagebegan modestly in 1995 when the discovery of orchids in its unique lifestyle…when they are not traveling aroundinspired the purchase of a two-acre tract. (As Cooper the United States and Europe. Tom served for nine years onrecounts, “We thought our work here was done!”) Little the Gibraltar School Board and is presently a member of did the Land Trust know at the time that their work was Farewell to… the Gibraltar Planning Commission. He looks forward to far from finished. What began as a small purchase has lending his expertise to the Land Trust’s Land Policy now grown into one of the most impressive nature pre- John Turner Committee, and plans to participate in hands-on steward-serves in northeast Wisconsin and encompasses nearly 500 ship activities for the Land Trust and the Friends of acres. Marked hiking trails maintained by the Land Trust John Turner was elected to the Peninsula State Park. After living in the state park’s resi- bring visitors to the top of the Niagara Escarpment and board of directors in 2001. John dence for 24 years, Tom and Joan now reside in “suburban offer panoramic views of the waters of Green Bay. served as Chair of the Board Juddville” where they continue to enjoy the best sunsets in Development Committee for The Land Trust was able to purchase this latest addition the Midwest. Welcome aboard, Tom! to the Blufflands Nature Preserve with the help from several years and played a large Land Trust supporters and a grant from Wisconsin’s role in the Land Trust’s effort to Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund. establish the Ephraim Preserve at Anderson Pond. John was one of our first land stewardship volunteers and several of the informational kiosks that are placed at Land Trust nature Newly Elected!The Door County Land Trust preserves were constructed and erected by John. A bridgeis also pleased to announce the very recent election of at the Bay Shore Blufflands Nature Preserve was also Mike Brodd, Sharon Donegan and Jon Hollingshead designed and built by John! In addition to board service, to the board of directors. Watch for their bios in the John and his wife, Judy, entered into a conservation ease-next issue of Landings.

22 Landings - Late Winter, 2011 Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve Paddle or Hike--your choice! “Explore the Door” Outings Thursday, June 9 - 1 pm Saturday, June 11 - 10 am To paddle or hike, that is the question. You may choose he Land Trust’s “Explore the Door” outings offer Ephraim Preserve at Anderson Pond to do either at the Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve. you the opportunity to visit the beautiful places T Spring Peeper “Concert” and Hike Paddlers will “put in” on the north side of the causeway you’ve helped protect with trained Door County Land Thursday, April 28 – 7:30 pm and explore Kangaroo Lake’s wild side. (Bring your own Trust volunteer hike Saturday, April 30 – 7:30 pm boat.) Hikers will explore the beautiful new 56-acre addi- leaders. tion to the The vernal All “Explore the Preserve pond at the Door” outings are which fea- free of charge, but Ephraim tures upland pre-registration is Preserve teems meadows, required. To register with wildlife. cedar forest for the hikes/paddles Come celebrate and Piel listed here and to the return of Creek (see receive notice of additional events that may be added, spring with the page 8.) please email [email protected]. chorus of Registration for “Explore the Door” events is limited. “spring peep- You will be emailed a confirmation of your registration. ers!” Land Trust hike leader, Marilyn Hansotia, and (If you do not have access to email, please call Kristi at friends will host this delightful outing at the Land Trust’s 920-746-1359.) All outings last approximately two hours smallest preserve located right in the heart of Ephraim. . The Legacy Preserve at Clay Banks Harold C. Wilson Three Springs Hike Washington Island Nature Preserves Thursday, July 7 - 1 pm Nature Preserve Saturday, July 9 - 10 am Self-Guided and Guided Hikes Snowshoe and/or Hike Saturday, May 14 – Guided Hikes at 1 pm and 3 pm A warm July day is the perfect time to visit the 91-acre Thursday, March 10th – 1 pm Legacy Preserve at Clay Banks located six miles south of Saturday, March 12th – 10 am Hikers will receive the Land Trust’s Guide to the the City of Sturgeon Bay. One of the Land Trust’s most Explore the new trail system at the Three Springs Washington Island Nature Preserves in advance and may scenic preserves, the high “clay banks” offer spectacular Preserve just two milesarrive on the island at any time and spend the morning views of Lake Michigan. We’ll hike from the upper mead- east of the village of exploring on their own. Guided hikes will be offered at theows down to the lake shore and experience a classic Door Sister Bay. Stewardship Little Lake Nature County land and waterscape. volunteers and staff Preserve, the Richter have created over 1.5 Community Forest and miles of trails at the the Domer-Neff preserve since the 2008 Preserve and Bird purchase of the proper- Sanctuary. Plan your day ty. We will snowshoe and choose the preserves or hike (depending on you’d like to visit most. the weather) the trails For information on the on the northwest cor- Washington Island Ferry ner of the 421-acre schedule, please visit: preserve. www.wisferry.com.

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Protecting the “Best of the Best” Announcing Door County’s Newest State Natural Area, the Gibraltar Ephraim Swamp State Natural Area

isconsin’s State Natural Areas (SNAs) protect outstanding examples of our state’s native land- scapes.W They are, in many cases, the last refuges for rare plants and animals. As Wisconsin’s most biologically diverse county, Door County has almost 30 designated SNAs. The most recent area to be designated is the Gibraltar Ephraim Swamp SNA. Land and easement donations within this new SNA may be used to leverage the Knowles-Nelson State Stewardship Fund and increase the Land Trust’s ability to protect critical land- scapes here. The Land Trust has been instrumental in identifying State Natural Areas in Door County and will be working hard to protect this newest one. This is just one of the important programs your annual membership supports! Thank you! For more information on the Gibraltar Ephraim Swamp SNA and protecting lands within it, please call the office of the Door County Land Trust. “Explore the Door” hikers take in the fresh air at Door County’s newly-designated Gibraltar Ephraim Swamp State Natural Area Photo by: Marilyn Hansotia