Wild Ones - Native Plants, Natural Landscapes
2006 Award - Door County
Peter
Reddin (left), member of Ellison Bay Development LLC, developer of
Cottage Glen at Ellison Bay
receives the Wild Ones - Native Plants, Natural Landscapes 2006
Award
from Peter Sigmann (right), President of the Door County chapter of
Wild Ones.
The presentation was made at the annual meeting of the Door County
chapter of Wild Ones
which was held on November 4, 2006.
Cottage
Glen Receives Environmental Award
Wild Ones of Door County presented its 2006 Award to Ellison Bay
Development LLC,
developer of Cottage Glen at Ellison Bay.
The presentation was made at the annual meeting of the Door County
chapter of
Wild Ones - Native Plants, Natural Landscapes
(www.for-wild.org).
Key
factors in Cottage Glen’s nomination included:
1.
The 40 acre development was planned to blend with the environment
making as little impact as possible.
2. A prairie was planted over the development’s “septic
system” creating a beautiful, renewable landscape attraction.
A bluebird trail was added in 2006 and plants to attract
butterflies are abundant.
3. No lawns are allowed! Each building is surrounded by mulched
yards.
Native plantings are prevalent and promoted.
4. When land is cleared for a building site, as much woods and
existing vegetation is left as possible, creating a minimal impact
on the site. The woods are filled with wildflowers and
plants.
5. The development is attractive to people who value preserving the
natural environment and they often mention that as their primary
reason for visiting or living at Cottage
Glen.
The
award plaque is proudly on display in the clubhouse at Cottage
Glen.
Preserving
the character of the land and fitting in with the Ellison Bay
community were essential to the developer of Cottage Glen. Today as
homes are being built, owners and visitors are impressed that so
much of the original topography and vegetation remain.
More News to Come!
For more information on Cottage
Glen,
please contact the listing broker
- Premier Properties of Door County Inc.
-
by phone 920.854.9799 or e-mail.