Sponsorships

The Ridges could not offer our annually reoccurring free programs and events, or expand on those offerings, without support through sponsorships. Thank you for partnering with us to provide these opportunities to our local community. Occasionally, we have sponsorship opportunities for individuals, businesses, or both. Though we try to market those opportunities through email and social media, you can also check this page throughout the year for details, updates, and special announcements. If you would like to get involved, please contact Eliza Banjanac, Director of Growth Initiatives, with any questions. Or, she will reach out to you after sponsorship payment has been made using the forms below.

Festival of Nature

2027 marks our 25th Annual Festival of Nature! Even though the event itself takes place over Memorial Day Weekend, securing sponsorships starts months in advance. We are looking to secure next years’ sponsors by December 11, 2026. Sponsorship advertises your business among a diverse audience, with benefits including:

exposure in 3,000+ printed guidebooks distributed March – June across Door County and beyond
recognition in communications, participant merchandise, social media, and a dedicated web page (last year’s sponsor post received 1,000+ views; the website drew 5,000+ views nationwide)
visibility at the Festival Dinner, where 200 guests see and hear your business featured throughout the evening.

For more detailed sponsorship package information and pricing, see the pdf below:

Sponsor Benefits Download

Together, we can celebrate the natural beauty of Door County while ensuring it endures for generations to come. Thank you for partnering with us!

Natural Christmas

This free community event is made possible through the hard work of our staff and volunteers. There are two volunteers in particular we would like to highlight: Jane Whitney and Julie Knox spend hundreds of hours collecting materials, planning, and creating the magical experience that is Natural Christmas. Please join us in thanking them. It truly takes a village!

To help us cover the costs of this year’s events, we are seeking Natural Christmas sponsors. Sponsorship at any of the three individual levels below will receive a Ridges Christmas ornament from our Nature Store. NEW this year is our Business Sponsorship.

Cookie Sponsor: $100 – Helps us pay for treats, beverages, and materials.

Ornament Sponsor: $175 – Helps us pay for the time that goes into planning and executing this event.

Wreath Sponsor: $250 – The ultimate token of gratitude to Jane, Julie, and their team of elves who make Natural Christmas the magical event that it is.

NEW Business Sponsor: $500 – Use this opportunity to support our beloved holiday event while advertising your business name through listing in:

1 half-page Peninsula Pulse advertisement for the event
1 email communication to over 7,000 Ridges email list subscribers
1 Ridges social media post about the event
On-site signage at Natural Christmas (over 250 attendees) and Wreath-Making (36 participants last year) on December 12, 2026

Sponsorship Deadline: Wednesday, November 11 (to be included in Pulse ad)

Contact Eliza Banjanac, Director of Growth Initiatives, with any questions.

Film Club

Cover the cost of hosting an educational documentary screening in this 4-part series.

When: Thursdays in January
Sponsorship Deadline: Friday, December 18
COST: $250 Screening Sponsor or $500 Friend of Film Club

Benefits: Business name & logo listed in:

Screening Sponsor ($250)

1 email to The Ridges’ constituent list (7,000+ subscribers)
1 Ridges’ social media post
The Ridges’ event page
1 participant reminder email
On-site event signage for 1 week

Friend of Film Club ($500)

1 email to The Ridges’ constituent list (7,000+ subscribers)
1 Ridges’ social media post
The Ridges’ Documentary Film Club series page
2 Ridges’ event pages
2 participant reminder emails
On-site event signage for 2 weeks

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Owl-O-Rama

Participants learn about owls through our interactive hikes, nest-box workshops, and a meet & greet with Open Door Bird Sanctuary, featuring some live, feathery friends!

When: Friday, March 5 – Saturday, March 6
Sponsorship Deadline: Friday, January 29 (to be included in Pulse ad)
COST: $500 Friend of a Feather

Benefits: Business name & logo listed in:

1 Peninsula Pulse ad
1 email to The Ridges’ constituent list (7,000+ subscribers)
1 Ridges’ social media post
The Ridges’ event page
1 participant reminder email
On-site event signage for 1 week

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Free Fridays

Help us continue offering the opportunity for families to enjoy The Ridges Sanctuary for free on Fridays in June, July, and August. There are rotating weekly themes where participants learn about aspects of Sanctuary flora and fauna and can take place in fun activities for all ages! With a focus on ecological stewardship and climate education, this is a fantastic way for your business to support the earth and the local community.

Though our themes haven’t been selected yet for 2027, we can work with your business to partner on a specific theme if that is something you’re interested in.

When: Fridays in June, July, and August
Sponsorship Deadline: Friday, May 7 (to be included in Pulse ad)
COST: $500 Week Sponsor or $2,000 Month Sponsor

Benefits: Business name & logo listed in:

Week Sponsor ($500)

1 Peninsula Pulse ad – smaller display
1 email to The Ridges’ constituent list (7,000+ subscribers)
1 Ridges’ social media post
13 Ridges’ Free Fridays event pages
On-site event signage for 1 week

Month Sponsor ($2,000)

1 Peninsula Pulse ad – prominently displayed
at least 3 emails to The Ridges’ constituent list (7,000+ subscribers)
1 Ridges’ social media post
The Ridges’ Facebook Free Fridays events
The Ridges’ Free Fridays webpage
13 Ridges’ Free Fridays event pages
The Ridges’ Free Fridays series page
On-site event signage for 4 weeks

Free Fridays also serves as a wonderful opportunity for your employees to receive volunteer hours by helping us with the weekly activities on Friday from 9 am to 12 pm.