Category: Green Page
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The Door County Master Gardeners announce the first two 2014 Continuing Education Programs of the year: “This is the Green Bay Botanical Garden” and “What’s New for 2014.
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It’s Cold Out, but Climate Change is Still Real
It’s no secret that the Arctic came for a visit last week, when the wind chill was so far below zero degrees frostbite threatened fingers and toes after just minutes of exposure.
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Energy Challenges and Opportunities in Wisconsin
On Jan. 8 at 7 pm, the Climate Change Coalition will meet at Bjِrklunden for a presentation by Roy Thilly about energy challenges and opportunities in addressing climate change.
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Three County Parks Recognized by Friends Groups
Three Door County state parks were recognized in public voting in the 2013 Gold Seal Awards, sponsored by the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks. Categories for the Gold Seal Awards change each year based on topics nominated by the more than 80 friends groups around the state that are part of the umbrella organization.
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Exhibitor Registration Opens for Energy Fair
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) announces the opening of Early Bird Exhibitor Registration for the 25th Annual Energy Fair, June 20-22, 2014.
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PROJECT: ICE Tells the Tale of Climate Change on the Great Lakes
A documentary called PROJECT: ICE started out as a testament to the historical railcar ferries that shipped goods around the Great Lakes, but that focus didn’t last.
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70 Acres Dedicated to Crossroads at Big Creek
The Nature Conservancy donated almost 70 acres forested with large red oaks, tall pines, white cedar, hemlock, sugar maple and beech trees to Crossroads at Big Creek on Dec.
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Door County Home LEED Platinum Certified
Even on a chilly November afternoon with low temperatures and biting wind, it was balmy inside this new Gills Rock home – and the furnace wasn’t even on.
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Exhibitor Registration Opens for Energy Fair
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) announces the opening of Early Bird Exhibitor Registration for the 25th Annual Energy Fair, June 20-22, 2014.
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Ridges Receives American Transmission Company Grant
The Ridges Sanctuary announces the receipt of a $10,000 grant from American Transmission Co. (ATC), owner and operator of the transmission grid in portions of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois.
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It’s been a tough year for monarch butterflies. Almost none made it to Door County, where they usually travel during their spring and fall migrations.
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Great Lakes News Roundup Check out the links below to see what’s going on in the watershed. Whitefish have been found in inland Wisconsin waters for the first time in a century.
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Door County Municipalities’ Payments In Lieu of Taxes
Learn more about the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program, which offsets the cost of being home to DNR property, here>> Here’s what Door County municipalities received in PILT in 2013: Baileys Harbor: $17,100.
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Ridges Announces WPS Foundation Grant
The Ridges Sanctuary announced the receipt of a $25,000 grant from the WPS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Wisconsin Public Service and its holding company, Integrys Energy Group.
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Registration Open for 2014 Renewable Energy Courses
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) has posted its course calendar for January through June on its website (midwestrenew.org), and registration is now open.
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New Classes Offered at Interfibers
Interfibers Gallery is offering a couple of classes for overall body-mind-spirit wellness. Wendy Carpenter will teach a yoga/Pilates movement class for core strengthening, joint stability and increased muscle flexibility.
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Climate Change Coalition Marks One Year
The Climate Change Coalition (CCC) will meet on Dec. 4 at 7 pm at the UU Fellowship. The organization will mark its first year anniversary with a meeting to discuss plans and changes for 2014.
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Check out that map. That’s Door County and, as of July, all its preserved property. A number of public and private organizations, such as the Nature Conservancy, Crossroads at Big Creek and the State of Wisconsin, have preserved land from development, shown by the splashes of color on the map.
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Bird Identification Presentation Held at Team Leadership Center
Can you tell the difference between a crow and a raven? A presentation has been created by Roy and Charlotte Lukes for people interested in participating in the 114th Audubon Christmas Bird Count November 17 at 1:30 p.
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Open Door Bird Sanctuary Receives Green Gift from Cellcom
Open Door Bird Sanctuary received a $500 Green Gift from Cellcom on Oct. 30 at their facility one mile west of Highway 57 on County I in Jacksonport. The Open Door Bird Sanctuary aims to raise avian awareness while inspiring people to coexist with the natural world that surrounds them.