Sponsorship Opportunities

Please contact Bob Wick at bobw@traversetrails.org or 941.4300 for more information regarding any of these sponsorship programs.

Trail Benches

Sponsoring a bench on the trail is a wonderful way to support TART Trails operations and trail maintenance. Very often benches are in memory of a loved one, colleague or friend. Benches on the TART Trail system are made of pressure treated wood that will last for decades and are typically installed in the summer months. Properly placed, benches are a fine enhancement appreciated by trail users. For $2,500 bench sponsors can work with TART staff to place their bench, with memorial plaque if desired.

Bench sponsors are recognized as a TART Trails Sustainer Circle member in the year their gift is made. As a Sustainer, bench sponsors receive an invitation for two to our Octoberfest dinner party. Each fall we gather to thank our Sustainers, provide an update on trail successes and announce the recipient of the annual Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer Award.

Mile Post Sponsorship
Display your support for TART Trails to the many thousands of trail users by sponsoring a mile post on the TART or Leelanau Trail. You will be ensuring access to trails for your friends, neighbors and customers. All funds are designated for operations and maintenance of the trail system. A one year sponsorship is $1,500.

Mile post sponsors get a sign on the TART or Leelanau Trail for one year and are recognized as a TART Trails Sustainer Circle member. As a sponsor you also receive an invitation for two to our Octoberfest dinner party. Each fall we gather to thank our Sustainers, announce the recipient of the annual Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer Award, and provide an update on trail progress.

Vasa K Marker
Vasa Kilometer sponsorships are available each year for the Vasa Pathway. Proceeds from the Vasa Kilometer sponsor program are allocated to the costs of trail grooming. Kilometer sponsorships cost $250. Sponsors receive a sign on the Vasa Pathway in February for the North American Vasa race, regular emailed grooming reports, and a seasonal grooming badge that can be proudly displayed on a favorite ski jacket.

**PLEASE NOTE: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources no longer allows Business Names on the K-sponsor signs. However nonprofit organizations, schools and personal names are acceptable.

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