Category: Green Page
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We asked a number of area businesses and leaders this question: “How are low lake levels affecting you?” These were their responses.
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A History of Great Lakes Protection
A question of vital importance is whether sustainability of the Great Lakes is possible. To grasp the complexity of the question it is necessary to look at some basic facts about water.
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We Ask You: Where Did the Water Go?
See what a handful of our readers know about the Great Lakes’ recent water loss…
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Searching for Answers, Seeking Solutions
A team of writers and researchers are here to set the record straight and help you and I understand what the heck happened to the water surrounding our beloved peninsula.
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Cutting Cow Stress Across the Globe
Dairy farmers from Germany traveled across an ocean to learn about improving animal welfare at Waseda Farms.
“We literally met these folks on the internet,” said Tom Lutsey of Waseda Farms.
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Sustainability Fair Returns in April
Fans of renewable energy and more ‘sustainable’ lifestyles are invited to participate in the Door County Sustainability Fair on April 27.
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Virginia Eifert’s Journeys in Green Places Becomes eBook
Virginia Eifert’s Journeys in Green Places: The Shores and Woods of Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula is now available as a Kindle eBook from Amazon.
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Climate Change Coalition Organization for Action
The Climate Change Coalition will meet on April 3 at 4 pm at the UU Fellowship in Ephraim. This group of concerned citizens is sponsored by the Social Responsibility Committee of the UU Fellowship and is working to raise awareness about climate change.
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Greens N Grains Screens A Chemical Reaction: The Story of a True Green Revolution
The community is invited to Greens N Grains on April 4 for a free screening of A Chemical Reaction: The Story of a True Green Revolution.
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Friends of Pen Park Receive Knowles Nelson Stewardship Matching Grant
In February, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission approved the release of $248,600 in stewardship property development funds for the 16 friends group projects that will begin this spring.
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Door County Festival of Nature Registration Opens April 1
Nature enthusiasts, mark your calendars for a celebratory weekend of adventure, exploration and education! The 11th Annual Door County Festival of Nature returns Memorial Day weekend, May 24 & 25, with hikes, workshops and presentations focusing on Door County’s rich diversity of wildlife, habitat, history and culture.
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DCIST Welcomes Forest Health Specialist
Door County Invasive Species Team (DCIST) will host Linda Williams, a Forest Health Specialist with the Wisconsin DNR, for the April public meeting.
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UU Fellowship Screens Ending the Silence on Climate Change
Ending the Silence on Climate Change, a Bill Moyers interview with Anthony Leiserowitz that first aired on PBS Jan. 4, will be shown at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on March 19 at 4:30 pm.
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Baileys Harbor Farmer’s Market Updates
The weekly Baileys Harbor Sunday Farmer’s Market begins May 19 at 9 am. The market runs until 12 pm at the Baileys Harbor Cornerstone Green Space (next to Lakeshore Adventures).
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Citizen Scientists Step In When Professionals Can’t
Andrew Badje knows he can’t rely on professional naturalists to protect Wisconsin’s turtles. He needs the help of people across the state to help him figure out where turtles are in danger and how to look after them.
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Support “green” politicians, recycle, eat local organic food, avoid antibacterial soap, shop sustainably…
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Wellness Center Introduces Mindful Yoga Classes
Balance mind, body and spirit in Mindful Yoga classes offered at the Wellness Center of Door County on Tuesdays from 4 – 4:45 pm. Classes are designed for all levels and incorporate a blend of meditation, breath work and yoga postures.
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The Ridges Sanctuary Earns Travel Green Wisconsin Certification
The Ridges Sanctuary recently received Travel Green Wisconsin certification, joining the ranks of over 345 businesses and organizations. The Travel Green Wisconsin program was initiated by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism in 2006 to promote smart, environmentally friendly business practices.
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Kewaunee Cares Protests Dairy Expansion
On Feb. 19, supporters of Kewaunee Cares, Citizens Advocating Responsible Environmental Stewardship, gathered in protest outside the KI Center in Green Bay, where the Dairy Business Association (DBA) held their Dairy Expansion Symposium.
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Communicating About Climate Change
The Climate Change Coalition will meet March 11 at 4 pm at the UU Fellowship in north Ephraim. Working with the Social Responsibility Committee of the UU Fellowship to raise awareness about climate change, this group meets monthly with activities and programs designed to educate, inspire and motivate people to act on behalf of our planet.