Guided Hike
Rise with the Land Trust
“Rise with the Land Trust” offers a serene summer solstice experience at the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve. The morning begins with a scenic, locally sourced dawn breakfast on the beach that fosters community and mindfulness. Guests then enjoy a guided morning hike suitable for various fitness levels, exploring the area’s unique flora, fauna, and history. The program highlights the Land Trust’s conservation work, offering inspiration to participants as they see the results of preserving natural spaces. Perfect for hikers, nature lovers, or anyone seeking a peaceful start to the day, this experience nourishes both body and soul.
Program Leader
Gretchen Schmelzer
About This Preserve
Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve
At 445 acres within Sturgeon Bay's city limits, this preserve protects a remarkable ridge-swale landscape, rare dune plants, and one of the region's most critical neo-tropical migratory bird stopovers — land that once narrowly escaped becoming a coal plant.
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