Spread the Word
You care about Door County's land and water. Help others understand why it matters — and what they can do.
You're Our Best Advocate
The most powerful voice for conservation isn't a press release or a billboard. It's you — talking to your neighbor, sharing a story at dinner, posting about a preserve you love.
People trust people they know. When you speak up for land protection, it resonates in ways our organization never could on its own.
This toolkit gives you what you need: facts, talking points, shareable content, and simple actions. Use what's helpful. Skip what's not. Make it your own.
Ways to Make a Difference
Advocacy doesn't have to mean politics. It means helping people understand and care.
Talk to Your Neighbors
Conservation comes up at cookouts, church, the hardware store. When it does, you can speak from experience. We'll give you the facts and stories to back it up.
Share on Social Media
A photo from your favorite preserve. A story about why you support the Land Trust. A link to an article. Small shares add up.
Write a Letter
Letters to the editor, notes to local officials, messages to friends who might care. Your voice carries weight — especially when it's personal.
Bring Us to Your Group
We're happy to speak to civic clubs, church groups, school classes, and business teams. Invite us to share the conservation story.
Host a Gathering
Invite friends to your home for a casual conversation about conservation. We can provide materials, talking points, or even join you.
Stay Informed
Sign up for our newsletter and action alerts. When there's something timely — a local issue, a chance to comment — we'll let you know.
Talking Points
When conservation comes up in conversation, here are a few things worth saying:
Why land protection matters here
- • Door County's natural beauty isn't an accident — it's been protected by people who cared enough to act.
- • Once land is developed, it's gone. Conservation easements and preserves are the only way to guarantee it stays natural.
- • Protected lands filter our water, support wildlife, and keep Door County the place people love.
What the Land Trust does
- • We work with private landowners who want to protect their property — permanently, voluntarily, on their terms.
- • We own and manage nature preserves that are open to the public — free, forever.
- • We've protected over 9,100 acres since 1986, thanks to landowners and community support.
Why local support matters
- • We're not a government agency. We're a local nonprofit, funded by members and donors right here in Door County.
- • When you support the Land Trust, you're investing in this specific place — not a national bureaucracy.
Common misconceptions
"The Land Trust takes people's land."
→ No. We work with willing landowners. Everything is voluntary.
"It's a government program."
→ No. We're an independent nonprofit. No government involvement in our agreements.
"Only rich people can protect land."
→ Conservation easements are free to the landowner. Membership starts at $40.
Downloadable Resources
Grab what you need. Print it, share it, or just keep it handy.
Fact Sheets
- Door County Land Trust Overview — Who we are, what we do, key stats
- Conservation Easements Explained — One-page plain-language summary
- Why Land Protection Matters — Environmental and community benefits
For Social Media
- Graphics Pack — Pre-made images for Facebook, Instagram, email
- Sample Captions — Copy-paste text for your posts
Resources coming soon. In the meantime, contact us for materials.
Sample Social Posts
Feel free to copy, adapt, or just use as inspiration.
General support:
"I'm proud to support @DoorCountyLandTrust. Since 1986, they've helped protect over 9,100 acres of forests, wetlands, and shoreline — forever. If you love this place, check them out."
After a preserve visit:
"Just hiked [Preserve Name] — one of the properties protected by @DoorCountyLandTrust. So grateful places like this exist, and that people are working to keep them wild. 🌲"
Membership renewal:
"Renewed my @DoorCountyLandTrust membership today. $60/year to help protect the land and water that makes Door County special? Easy decision."
Call to action:
"Want to help protect Door County's wild places? @DoorCountyLandTrust is looking for volunteers, members, and advocates. Find your way in: doorcountylandtrust.org"
Sample Letter to the Editor
Customize and send to your local paper.
Dear Editor,
I'm writing to share my appreciation for the Door County Land Trust and the work they do to protect our natural heritage.
Since 1986, the Land Trust has worked with local landowners to permanently protect over 9,100 acres of forests, wetlands, farms, and shoreline. These aren't government takings — they're voluntary agreements made by people who love their land and want to see it stay natural.
As someone who [hikes the preserves / lives near protected land / cares about Door County's future], I'm grateful that an organization like this exists. In a time when development pressure keeps growing, it's reassuring to know that some places will be protected forever.
I encourage anyone who cares about Door County to learn more about the Land Trust — or better yet, become a member.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Town]
Current Actions
No urgent actions right now. When something timely comes up — a public comment period, a local issue, an event to attend — we'll post it here and send an alert to subscribers.
In the meantime, the best thing you can do is talk to people you know about why conservation matters. That's advocacy that works year-round.
Advocate Questions
Do I need to be an expert?
Is this political?
What if someone pushes back?
Can I use your logo?
I have an idea for outreach. Who do I talk to?
Want to Do Even More?
Advocacy is one way to help. You can also volunteer, become a member, or make a gift.
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