Act as an education and information resource to help educate youth and adults in the ethical, aesthetic, economic and ecological values of our natural heritage, in the importance of stewardship, and in opportunities for personal participation and responsibility.
Rationale:
The Ridges needs to connect children and adults to nature, fostering a sense of wonder and providing lifelong learning experiences in order to encourage everyone to act as land stewards.
Strategies:
- Establish The Ridges as a resource for members, residents, visitors and community leaders on environmental information and training related to The Ridges, Door County, the Niagara Escarpment and the Great Lakes Basin.
- Coordinate a land steward program with individuals participating in workshops and monitoring programs to help protect The Ridges and Door County.
- Host family programs, on site and throughout Door County, to support parents in connecting children to the outdoors.
- Develop and conduct programs for adults of all ages.
- Work with local schools to connect interdisciplinary science units to real-world explorations of local environments.
- Provide adequate facilities and trails for individuals or small groups to enjoy the scenic beauty of The Ridges and Logan Creek.
- Use appropriate self-guided media (brochures, displays, trail signs, website and other media) to educate visitors about The Ridges and its embodiment of Door County’s natural heritage.
