Chip in for Presque Isle

May to Sept. 2023

"Chip in for Presque Isle" program began in 2021 to help raise funds for improvement projects at the Park. Again in 2023, stop and see Partnership volunteers at the 4^th bayside parking lot to chip in for Presque Isle! During the last weekend of each month, now through August, 9am-3pm, we will be continuing our donation program using wooden nickels, or as we like to call them, wood chips.

Wood Chip Benefits

Each wood chip is marked with a unique number. When you register this number, you'll be automatically entered to win monthly Presque Isle themed prizes and a grand prize drawing of $500 Country Fair gift card. Your donation also comes with a coupon redeemable for a FREE ice cream or yogurt at Sara's Restaurant!

About the Design

This year’s wood chip design honors the North American River Otter. Video evidence recorded on Dec. 31, 2022 confirmed the presence of the otters at Presque Isle. Otter tracks and sign have been observed by DCNR naturalists and visitors throughout the park for some time, however, no photographic evidence of the animals have been captured until recently. This new knowledge of the species means that staff can now monitor the population and highlight the otters as a unique feature to the peninsula. Magic happens all the time at the park, and this is clear proof!

When and where to get Wood Chips?

Presque Isle Gallery & Gifts. Located in the Tom Ridge Environment Center. Open daily 10AM - 4PM.

Sturgeon Bay parking lot. That's the 4th parking lot on your right after entering the park.

• May 26-29 | 9AM - 3PM | Winning Number: 1465
• June 23-25 | 9AM - 3PM | Winning Number: 0573
• July 21-23 | 9AM - 3PM | Winning Number: 0686
• August 25-27 | 9AM - 3PM | Winning Number: 1883
• September 22-24 | 9AM - 3PM - Chip in Weekend Cancelled

2022 Winning Numbers

• April Winning Number: 22050
• May Winning Number: 26232
• June Winning Number: 26400
• July Winning Number: 21197
• August Winning Number: 22832
• September Winning Number: 26113