Friends of Ledge View Nature Center (FLVNC)

Friends of Ledge View Nature Center logo showing rocks and pine trees

Mission Statement

Friends of Ledge View Nature Center, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization of volunteers dedicated to the study, appreciation, and protection of the natural environment through support of Ledge View Nature Center in Chilton, Wisconsin.


Ledge View is fortunate to have the support of a nonprofit volunteers’ group, the Friends of Ledge View Nature Center (FLVNC). The FLVNC contribute funding for an internship position for the park and help cover the costs of developing and maintaina picture of a man next to a bluebird houseing exhibits and park gardens.

This community group is able to support Ledge Vie3 people pouring pancake batter onto a large round cookerw through 3 major fundraising events every year;  Maple Syrup Sunday (late March), Ledge View 5K Caveman  Adventure Run (early June), Halloween Candlelight Cave Tours (October). Volunteers also participate in projects around the park, sharing their experience and love of the natural world to help educate the visitors of today, as well as the children of tomorrow.


This unique partnership between Calumet County Parks and the Friends of Ledge View Nature Center provides an engaging and educational facility for families and school children who attend daily on field trips.

Click here to learn about the history and accomplishments of FLVNC