For
Immediate Release
Contact: Patti Podgers
920.495.7330
The
Heritage Village at Big Creek Presents:
Cranberries…Wisconsin’s
Official Fruit
As
summer turns to fall, and November’s chill winds swirl around the corner,
visions of the traditional Thanksgiving feast include that once a year treat:
cranberry sauce. On Sunday, September 28, Ron Amos, owner of Evergreen Nursery,
will explain the history—past and present-- of cranberries in Wisconsin. The
program will be held in the Collins Learning Center beginning at 2 p.m.
“Cranberries
are actually one of only three native fruits in North America, the other two
being blueberries and concord grapes. Although we don’t grow cranberries in
Door County, our soil is not acidic enough to sustain them, we do start plants
in our greenhouses.
Over
the years, cranberries have enjoyed a year round popularity and their
production has increased,” Ron explained. “Cranberries are a fun crop. What we
do at the nursery is grow the high-yielding hybrid cranberry plants that are
then planted in the most productive growing areas in our state.”
In 2012, Barry Adams of the Wisconsin State Journal reported, “According to a study by UW-Madison, cranberries are grown
on 21,000 acres scattered across 20 counties in central and northern Wisconsin
that support 3,400 jobs. The economic impact is estimated at $300 million.”
The
Heritage Village at Big Creek is open daily from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. until October
5. Located at 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, at the
intersection of Highway 42/57 and County Highway TT, parking is available
on-site. For additional information
visit http://historicalvillage.doorcountyhistoricalsociety.org or contact Dan Olson at 920.421.2332. Please “Like” us on the Heritage Village at
Big Creek Facebook page and check out the “Events” calendar on the webpage.
Admission to the Village is free, but as this is a donor-sponsored facility,
donations are greatly appreciated and welcomed.
Group tours are welcome by reservation for a nominal fee.
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