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  • Native Plants And Brilliant Birds

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    Gardeners can learn more about using native plants to solve Door County landscape problems, and how and where to put those plants, during a lecture by Justin Kroening, owner of Stone Silo Prairie Gardens, at 7:30 pm Tuesday, March 26 at Crossroads at Big Creek’s Collins Learning Center. Other upcoming Crossroads events include a free […]

  • The Basics of Bird Identification

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    I may be 23, but you wouldn’t be able to tell based on my hobbies. I love crocheting, baking and the occasional crossword puzzle – and I’m starting to think birdwatching is the next step in my journey to become the youngest old person ever. I’m no bird buff as it stands, but I’m in […]

  • Ridges Uses Mandatory Cutting to Boost Research

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    A crew’s careful tree-cutting operation near the historic Baileys Harbor Range Lights served two restorative purposes, leaders at The Ridges Sanctuary said.  During a narrow window of cold temperatures and snow cover this winter, workers cut and removed trees and brush without harming the fragile habitat. The work was necessary to widen a tree-free corridor […]

  • Door to Nature: Helping Eastern Bluebirds

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    The warmer-than-average weather we’ve been having reminds me of the spring of 2012. Temperatures were normal during the first week of March, but by March 11, they reached a high of 65 degrees. During the next nine days, temperatures stayed in the 60s, and by March 20, hepatica and spring beauty flowers were in bloom. […]

  • Learning, Volunteer Opportunities at Crossroads

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    Those interested in helping Crossroads at Big Creek monitor the health of its wetlands can attend a volunteer-training session at the preserve on March 9, 9-11 am. On the same day at 2 pm, families can learn about how the Northern Lights occur during a weekly Science Saturday program. The free program is geared towards […]

  • The Basics of Birding Gear

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    To the left of my desk at the Peninsula Pulse, three large picture windows look out onto the water of Baileys Harbor – and, in the foreground of the scenic view, several bird feeders. Those feeders are kept well-stocked by Pulse publisher David Eliot, and they draw a constant stream of small birds to distract […]

  • Send Essays, Photos For Calendar Contest

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    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting entries for the 16th annual Great Waters Photo Contest and Writing Project through April 1. The top photographs and writing submissions will be featured in the next calendar from the DNR’s Office of Great Waters. Eligible entries include photos of Lake Michigan, Lake Superior or the […]

  • Master Naturalist Training Spots Still Available

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    If you’re interested in nature and sharing knowledge with others, Master Naturalist training could be for you. Space is limited, as more than half of 20 spots have been claimed. In partnership with Door County Land Trust and Crossroads at Big Creek, Door County’s Master Naturalist training will begin 9 am – 4 pm April […]

  • Ridges Plans Owl-O-Rama Weekend

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    To raise awareness in the community on how to protect Wisconsin’s owl species, The Ridges Sanctuary will host its annual Owl-O-Rama on March 1 and 2. The Owl Prowl on Friday, March 1, 6-8:30 pm, begins with a presentation at the Nature Center by Ridges Sanctuary Naturalist Jane Whitney on owl species that call Door […]

  • Open Door Bird Sanctuary Open To All Feb. 17

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    Open Door Bird Sanctuary will open for the public 11 am – 4 pm Saturday, Feb. 17 and also offer a bonfire and access to three miles of trails and a guided hike at 3:15 pm. Meet the raptors and enjoy warm beverages and cool artifacts at the nature center. Admission is $10 for adults, […]

  • Luminary-Lit Hike, And Possibly Ski, Offered

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    A free candlelit hike, and possibly ski if snow arrives, is open to the public 5:30-7 pm Friday, Feb. 16. Hot chocolate will be served around a campfire at Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay.

  • Beekeepers Discuss Honeybee Romance

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    The Beekeepers club will offer a virtual presentation by the Minnesota Bee Squad on honeybee relationships at 6:30 pm Tuesday, Feb. 20 at Collin Learning Center, Crossroads, 2041 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay.

  • Learn Backyard Telescope Photo Techniques

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    The community is invited to the monthly meetings of the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society.  Door Peninsula Astronomical Society member Cory Gorski will teach techniques of “Amateur Astrophotography,” and show how he captured images with a simple backyard telescope setup, during a free program Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 7 pm at Stonecipher Astronomy Center, 2200 Utah […]

  • Want To Learn To Participate In Backyard Bird Count?

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    Three local organizations will host a webinar Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 pm on how to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Register through the Door County Land Trust website doorcountylandtrust.org under the outings, events and workdays section. The program is in partnership with Crossroads at Big Creek, and the global count takes place […]

  • Crossroads Hosts Campfire, Program On Comets

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    Crossroads at Big Creek will welcome the community to a free First Friday campfire at 5:30 pm on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2. Also, Crossroads will host a free Saturday Science Family Program 2-3 pm Saturday, Feb. 3 about the “starry messengers” – comets. The “Comet Chef” will concoct a frigid comet model after showing a […]

  • Upcoming Events At Crossroads At Big Creek

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    The next Crossroads at Big Creek Saturday Science Program will feature comets. On Jan. 13 at 2 pm, families and individuals are invited to attend a demonstration during which the Comet Chef will concoct a frigid comet model. This free program is for all ages and will be held indoors. Also on Jan. 13 at […]

  • The Year for the Ice Age Trail

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    Prolific trail-building year with record volunteer hours The Ice Age National Scenic Trail became an official unit of the National Park System in December, but that landmark event wasn’t the only momentous development for the trail in 2023. After a robust trail-building season, the Ice Age National Scenic Trail now boasts 698 officially complete miles. […]

  • Proper Disposal of Christmas Greens

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    Wild Ones Invasives can be spread through out-of-county decorations Misfortune will befall those who keep holiday decorations up beyond the Twelfth Night – or so goes the superstition from England.  Depending on how one counts, this would be Jan. 5 or 6, and though the people of Great Britain, Canada and many parts of the […]

  • DNR Hiring Summer Community Service Officers

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    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection offers a Community Service Officer (CSO) summer position for those exploring career opportunities in natural resources/public safety fields. CSOs are primarily responsible for facilitating customer service and public safety through education and outreach efforts within an administrative area or on state-owned properties […]

  • First Friday And Science Saturday Events At Big Creek

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    Crossroads at Big Creek will host its First Friday Campfire on Jan. 5 from 5:30-7:30 pm, brightening the long winter night with a campfire, s’mores and campfire songs.   Hexagons are the subject of the next Science Saturday at 2 pm on Jan. 6. The program begins with a video: Hexagons are the Bestagons. Attendees will […]