Area: Baileys Harbor
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Celebrate Earth Day with Climate Change Coalition
The Climate Change Coalition of Door County will celebrate Earth Week with a double-header event at 7 pm on April 27 at Björklunden in Baileys Harbor. Roger Kuhns, Ph.D., geologist and environmental scientist, will give a talk titled “Protecting Our Planet through Sustainability: Solutions for Climate Change,” and Sara Windjue from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens […]
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Ridges Sanctuary Receives $200,000 Grant for Phragmites Control
The Ridges Sanctuary was awarded a $200,000, three-year grant to control invasive phragmites on 3,700 acres of Lake Michigan and Clark Lake shorelines. It was among 41 projects to receive nearly $2.4 million in fiscal 2016 surface water grants from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Brian Forest, land manager at The Ridges, said they […]
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The Sandpiper to Open Season May 6
If you are looking for a hearty, home-cooked meal at affordable prices, look no further than The Sandpiper, located upstairs at Maxwelton Braes Lodge. The Sandpiper will open the 2016 season May 6 at 7 am. Breakfast will be served daily 7 am – 12 pm (closed May 9, 16 & 23). Rosemary will showcase […]
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Earth Week Activities & Volunteer Opportunities at The Ridges
The Ridges is hosting activities to celebrate both Earth Day and Arbor Day this week. All activities take place at the Cook-Fuller Nature Center, 8166 Hwy 57 in Baileys Harbor. On April 23, 10 am – 4 pm, enjoy interactive displays that demonstrate how we can all take care of the Earth. Information on in-home […]
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Baileys Harbor Annual Meeting April 19
The Annual Meeting for the Town of Baileys Harbor will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 7 pm in the Auditorium at the Town Hall, 2392 County F.
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Lawrence University Fiddlers Come to Björklunden
The Lawrence University Fiddling Club is a grassroots ensemble that you might expect to find in Ireland rather than on a college campus in Appleton. In the tradition of Gaelic music, young musicians meet once a week with their fiddles and make music, and though a number of them are classically trained and connected with […]
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City of Sturgeon Bay: The Parking & Traffic Committee meets at 3:30 pm on April 18. The common council meets at 7 pm on April 19. County of Door: The Administrative Committee meets at 8:30 am on April 18. The Finance Committee meets at 2 pm on April 18. The ADRC Advisory Board meets at […]
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April 22: Science on Tap kick-off party from 5 to 8 pm at Door County Brewing Co., Baileys Harbor, with music by Ruby James, Roger Kuhns and Door County Folk Alliance. April 23: Earth Day Extravaganza at The Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor, 10 am to 4 pm. Love the Earth Concert, 7 pm, Lost Moth […]
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Letter to the Editor: State of Our Environment
As April 22, 2016, Earth Day, approaches one has to wonder how our state is faring in aspiring to unite, appreciate and respect our environment. We should all be mindful and cognizant of what the legislators and the governor are doing with our natural resources. Since January they have pushed though many bills that are […]
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Volunteer for Spring Workdays with Door County Invasive Species Team
The Door Stewardship Alliance will hold Weekly Workdays in Door County’s natural areas. The alliance is a group of volunteers that conduct land management activities and invasive species control on natural areas owned by the Door County Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy. Spring workdays usually include activities such as garlic mustard pulling and trail […]
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Daniel Thomas Viste, 66, Sturgeon Bay, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, April 5, 2016 of a massive heart attack, at the St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO, while on a cruise vacation with his wife, Charlene. Dan was born Jan. 6, 1950 in Sturgeon Bay, to Leon and Ellen (Root) Viste. Since Leon worked as a […]
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Human Kindness Project, Crane Count & More Weekend Plans
If variety is the spice of life, then the Door Peninsula is cooking up something extra sweet for you this weekend. Whether you’ve got a sweet tooth, love for theater or a love of fiddler jigs and reels, you’re bound to find something you enjoy in the days to come. Friday, April 15 Sugar, Spice […]
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DCEDC Names Peninsula Publishing’s David Eliot, Madeline Harrison its Entrepreneurs of the Year
The Door County Economic Development Corporation named Madeline Harrison and David Eliot Entrepreneurs of the Year April 7.
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Door County Brewing Company Partners with United Way to Benefit Annual Campaign
In April Door County Brewing Company in Baileys Harbor is partnering with United Way of Door County. Five percent of Little Sister single bottles, six-packs, cases, and draught pours sold in the taproom during April will benefit United Way. The funds donated will go toward meeting United Way’s Annual Campaign need for 2016. To learn […]
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Door County Brewing Company Hires New Assistant Brewer
As demand for Door County Brewing Company’s beers continues to grow, CEO and Founder John McMahon announces Kyle Gregorash has joined Head Brewer Danny McMahon in the Baileys Harbor brewhouse. Gregorash, a Wisconsin native, will contribute his wealth of knowledge in order to aid the brewery’s increased production to fulfill demands for beers produced at […]