Area: Baileys Harbor
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League play for the Alpine Ladies Golf League begins June 7 at 8:15 am. This is an informal, friendly nine-hole league. Play with golfers with different skill levels and meet new people. Practice rounds began the first week of May. If interested in joining this league, contact Mady Ferdinand at [email protected] or call Mary Aiken […]
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Nature Boy: The Wonder of Roy Lukes
Roy Lukes has made immeasurable contributions to all those who love the Door Peninsula. Here’s a look at the life of the man behind the byline.
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Explore The Ridges’ New Boardwalk
As The Ridges Sanctuary approaches the one-year anniversary of its new Cook-Albert Fuller Center, it is preparing for the realization of another dream conceived many years ago: a universally accessible boardwalk. Since last fall, a crew with Peil Construction and volunteers with The Ridges have logged more than 1,200 hours assembling, transporting and installing the […]
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5,000 Trees Planted on Door County Nature Conservancy Property for Arbor Day
The first Earth Week celebration in Door County culminated in the planting of 5,000 native trees on Nature Conservancy property by students and volunteers on Arbor Day and April 30. The Arbor Day plantings were done at the Schoenbrunn Nature Conservancy the next day with volunteers and ecology-minded students from Sturgeon Bay and Gibraltar high […]
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Letter to the Editor: Always A Sad Goodbye When Dr. Roger Kuhns Leaves Town
It was with a heavy heart that I bid farewell to Roger after Wednesday night’s talk (April 27) at Björklunden, sponsored by the Climate Change Coalition of Door County (CCCDC). It is an unfortunate “twist of fate” that he has been forced to leave his beloved county for work reasons, when his expertise is […]
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Destroyers Football Season Begins
Semi-professional football is back in Door County for the 2016 season. The Door County Destroyers are starting preseason on May 7 with a home game. Saturday’s game is their only preseason home game and kickoff will be at 3 pm at the Baileys Harbor Recreational Park on Summit Road, against the Chippewa Valley Predators of […]
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New Golfers Needed for Nor-Dor League
The Wednesday Night Men’s Nor-Dor League at Maxwelton Braes is looking for new members. Anyone interested should contact Dave Stolley at 920.559.6374 for additional information.
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Framed: Kangaroo Lake Tree Planting
Earth Week tree planting at the Nature Conservancy Kangaroo Lake property with Sturgeon Bay High School Student volunteers. (From left) Edmon Kurschner, Vanessa Ortiz, Trent Jeanquart, Jolina Metoxen, Noah Smith and Becca Hendrickson. Photo by Len Villano.
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See Spring Landscape and Flowers During Logan Creek Hike
Looking for areas to see and photograph spring wildflowers? Grab your camera or camera phone, and take a relaxed Photo Ops Hike on May 14 at 10:30 am. The naturalists will lead you to the best spots for beautiful blooms at The Ridges. Meet at the Ridges Cabins, 8288 County Q in Baileys Harbor. Explore […]
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Enjoy the Art of Listening at Björklunden Performance
Lawrence University’s Björklunden will host a Deep Listening performance on May 8 at 1:30 pm. Although we are constantly hearing, it is much more rare to truly and deeply listen. Everyone is invited to join this exploration of sound, movement and the art of listening. This free performance is sponsored by the Boynton Society and […]
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Gwendoline Margaret Raddatz, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. She was a resident of the Willowcrest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL, for the past two years, and a former resident of Joliet, IL and Baileys Harbor, WI. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert and mother Louise Rushton and […]
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Connect with Nature, Plant Trees at Kangaroo Lake Preserve
Join Nature Conservancy staff, Climate Change Coalition of Door County volunteers, and Sturgeon Bay High School students on April 30, 10 am – 2 pm, to plant 3,000 white cedar, red pine and white spruce trees at the Conservancy’s Kangaroo Lake Preserve to celebrate Earth Day by connecting with nature. Volunteers may drop in anytime […]
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Run, Drink, and Polka at Hey Hey 5k
Join Door County’s newest 5k run Sept. 24 in Baileys Harbor. It’s the Hey Hey 5k, presented by Door County Brewing Co. Runners get an awesome race shirt, free Hey Hey 5k pint glass and the first fill in the glass free from Door County Brewing Co. to celebrate the finish in the taproom. Take […]
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Door County Bookmobile Update On Agenda for Heritage Alliance Meeting
The Heritage Alliance of Door County invites the community to a spring gathering at Baileys Harbor Town Hall on April 30, 10 am – noon. All history enthusiasts are invited. Coffee, juice, and sweet rolls will be provided. On the agenda is review of 2015 and plans for 2016; a presentation by the Egg Harbor […]
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Door County Brewing Co.’s Big Sister Witbier Returns in May
For its second season, Door County Brewing Company’s Big Sister Witbier returns this May. A popular summer favorite in Wisconsin following its release in 2015, Big Sister extends over state lines. Distribution expands to Minnesota this year to satisfy its growing demand. “Big Sister is one of my favorites to brew every year because I […]
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John Purves and Cana Island Light Station to Open May 1
In May the Door County Maritime Museum will open a couple attractions that have been closed for the winter. On May 1, 10 am – 3:30 pm daily, the tug John Purves will be open for the season. Explore the entire 149-foot tug, from her engine room to crew cabins, galley and wheelhouse, and get […]
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The Ridges’ Daily Guided Hikes Resume May 1
Experience firsthand what Aldo Leopold described as the “sky dance” on a Woodcock Watch with The Ridges Sanctuary, April 30 at 7 pm. Head out into the field to watch woodcocks engage in this remarkable courtship display. Bring binoculars and a blanket or cushion to sit on. Meet at the Ridges Cabins. Daily guided hikes […]