DISCOVER YOUR
Wisconsin Ledge
To better align with member priorities, NERN has focused its efforts and activities on five WI-LEDGE Programs: Geotourism, Conservation, Learning, Events, and Tours. Each program helps build awareness while inspiring continued and increased stewardship activities along its corridor. Our companion "It's Ledge-ndary" slogan exemplifies the uniqueness and importance of the resource and its worthiness as a special place for endless exploration for residents and visitors alike. We invite and encourage you to use this website as a resource, guide, and event hub to explore and discover your Wisconsin Ledge.
GEOTOURISM | CONSERVATION | EVENTS | LEARNING | TOURS
DISCOVER your LEDGE AND PROGRAMS IN THE WISCONSIN LEDGE RAMBLER MAP GUIDE
Geotourism
The WI-LEDGE Geotourism Program promotes events and experiences touching the natural and cultural features of The Ledge to help visitors and participants find something wonderful and develop their own sense of place at variety of destinations.
The program aims to boost local and regional economies by working in partnership with responsible businesses and organizations that promote community, culture and the environment. Visitors can connect with the natural beauty of this unique geologic feature by enjoying the abundant cultural, educational, and recreational resources the corridor has to offer.
Conservation
The WI-LEDGE Conservation Program creates opportunities to restore escarpment landscapes and share valuable information about green infrastructure, habitat improvement, agricultural buffer strips, purchase-of-development rights, land trusts, and grant programs.
The Ledge is a fragile resource and one deserving of our attention and respect. The value of its individual resources provides cumulative ecological and economic benefits to its landowners, residents and communities. The public and private conservation of the Escarpment corridor’s land and water resources are the collective responsibility of our Northeastern Wisconsin community. There are many methods by which to conserve and protect this landscape, whether you are a landowner or represent an entire community. The Niagara Escarpment Resource Network (NERN) exists in part to help protect and restore landscapes, as well as share information on common planning, land development, land management, and conservation/stewardship best practices.
Events
The WI-LEDGE Events Program promotes events that help showcase The Ledge and its many rich facets, engaging the community by learning about its unique features and building a sense of connection with the Niagara Escarpment.
Our events including wine and food from within the specially designated viticultural area, one-of-a-kind guided group tours of the natural and historic features of the region, art and music, and important issues related to the health and preservation of the Escarpment.
Learning
The WI-LEDGE Learning Program promotes
Our aim is to share the beauty and importance of the Escarpment community-wide, helping to acquaint local residents with the particular needs and issues related to the Escarpment landscape. That’s why we intend to create educational brochures, maps, curricula and other informational materials to help both students and adults understand the Escarpment’s connections to the economy, ecology and identity of the region.
Tours
The WI-LEDGE Tours Program promotes tours
Our tours enlist conservationists, biologists, geologists, historians and other experts to lead tours and point out the defining natural and cultural characteristics of the Escarpment corridor. Visitors will discover how The Ledge has shaped and influenced the region’s biodiversity, history and culture. Our tours offer special opportunities at reasonable costs to encourage the participation of local residents.
DISCOVER YOUR LEDGE WITH
Wisconsin Ledge Rambler Map Guide
The WI LEDGE Rambler map-guide was developed as an easy-to-use tool for travelers to learn about and visit some of the best and most accessible natural, recreational, and cultural sites along Wisconsin's 230-mile-long Niagara Escarpment corridor. Educational and event-related resources are also provided to help expand your knowledge of this fascinating landscape and to immerse you in its culture.
