Category: Door County News
Door County news from the pages of the Peninsula Pulse and Door County Living, the peninsula’s trusted, local sources for information about Door County, Wisconsin.
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WHAT HAPPENED
• The Town of Nasewaupee is the latest Door County community to be identified with Emerald Ash Borer infestation.
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The Baileys Harbor Plan Commission has sent two big proposals for the town board to consider at its next meeting at 6 pm on May 11.
At its May 4 meeting, the Plan Commission heard a proposal to develop entry-level housing on two parcels of land the town is considering buying on the west side of Hwy.
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6,800 Trees Planted on Mink River Preserve
In late April, RestoreDoor EcoLogical Services teamed up with Orrick Enterprises to plant 6,800 trees for the Nature Conservancy. Ten different species of native trees were planted on a 10-acre parcel of land that was recently added to the Mink River Preserve.
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Article posted Wednesday, May 6, 2015 3:34pm
A remarkable Hawaiian fish is able to climb waterfalls up to 300 feet high — against the current. Called the Nopili Rock-Climbing Goby (Sicyopterus stimpsoni), the fish (up to seven inches in length), uses its mouth and an ancillary sucker to inch its way upward over rock underlying the falls.
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The Climate Change Coalition of Door County will present its second annual Climate Change Forum on May 9, at Stone Harbor Resort, 107 N. First Ave., Sturgeon Bay.
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Celebrate sustainability at the 2015 Sustainable Living Fair June 5 & 6 at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. This year’s Friday night kick-off will be all about the Niagara Escarpment by bringing stories, recommendations and insights from the upcoming 2015 Sources of Knowledge Forum, titled “The Great Arc: Life on the (L)edge.
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Invasive Species Volunteer Opportunities
• Volunteers are needed for invasive species control and trail maintenance at The Rushes on Kangaroo Lake May 27-29. Those interested in volunteering can pick one, two or all three days to help.
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Invasive Species Rules Revised
A state law aimed at preventing the spread of invasive species and reducing their statewide impacts has been updated and following legislative approval went into effect May 1, 2015.
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Mental clarity, improved fitness, gas prices and maintenance costs all bubble up when talking about the benefits of commuting by bicycle. As the weather warms, more people are pumping up their tires to get around.
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15th Anniversary Celebration at Patricia Shoppe
The iconic pink building that houses Egg Harbor’s Patricia Shoppe will be the scene of a 15th anniversary celebration on May 15. The store will be brimming with new spring and summer treasures, including women’s apparel, jewelry, accessories and shoes that have become fashion must-haves for Door County residents and visitors.
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Cherry Hills Golf & Lodge has reopened its doors to golfers and the community with new management, a new look, updated pro shop and new sand in the bunkers.
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DC Brewing Co. Releases Bare Bottom Madness
Door County Brewing Co. announces the newest addition to their family: Bare Bottom Madness Pale Ale. Door County Brewing Co.’s pale ale is brewed with notes of grapefruit, citrus and pine with a touch of caramel malt for sweetness.
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Maritime Museum and DC North Receive JEM Grants
Door County is kicking off summer with the help of two Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grants, presented by Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett.
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Visitor Spending Was Up in 2014
Visitor spending in Door County was up $14.6 million dollars last year according to a report released today by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Door County visitors spent $313.
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Fish Creek Kite Co. Property is Sold
After 16 years of success at the Fish Creek Kite Co., located at 3903 Hwy. 42 , Toby Schlick has retired and sold the property. Nick Dokolas, the owner of Glide N.
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Van’s Lumber Hosts Customer Appreciation Day
Van’s Lumber and Custom Builders will host its annual customer appreciation event on May 14, 10 am – 2 pm, at their Dyckesville location on East 176 County S.
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Funds Available for Farmers Market SNAP Support Grants
Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Under Secretary Kevin Concannon announced the availability of up to $3.3 million in competitive funding to support the ability of farmers markets to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits provided through the U.
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• The Door County Economic Development Corporation announced at its April 29 annual investors meeting at Stone Harbor Resort & Conference Center in Sturgeon Bay that the Jim Olson Automotive Group is the winner of the Door County Industry of the Year Award and the Lautenbach family, owners of Orchard Country Winery & Market in Fish Creek, are the winners of the annual Door County Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
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Getting Connected: Unlikely Group Brought Internet to Northern Door County
In the early 1990s an unlikely group joined heads to expand Internet access in Door County and put the peninsula at the forefront of technology.
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Honey has been written into historical documents in many world cultures as far back as 2100 B.C. It was the very first sweetener incorporated into food and drink. Not only was honey used in consumables it was also highly regarded as a currency in ancient times and used for its medicinal purposes. Honey has been […]