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  • Evergreen Identification Workshop at Crossroads at Big Creek

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    At Crossroads at Big Creek, evergreens are thought about most of the year, but trees are of special interest as the holidays approach. Christmas trees are not harvested from forests, but rather, grown as crops. In the years they grow, trees make significant contributions to the environment by way of oxygen production, reductions in air […]

  • Winter Warmer Release, Holiday Fests & More Weekend Plans

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    ‘Tis the season to be jolly! Why not amp up your Christmas spirit with some winery open houses, a couple local festivals and a wonderful night sky hike? Friday, December 2 Holiday Open Houses Kick off your first December weekend with a sampling of local wineries! Parallel 44 Winery in Kewaunee is decked out for […]

  • Roy & Charlotte Lukes: Preparing for the Christmas Bird Count

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    A statement used in advertising in the past, “You’ve come a long way, baby!” could apply very appropriately to the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) which has become so popular throughout this continent over the past 116 years. These yearly early winter counts are sponsored by the National Audubon Society and the U.S. Fish and […]

  • Next DPAS Meeting includes Screening of Stephen Hawking’s ‘Genius’

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    The Door Peninsula Astronomical Society meets on Dec. 6 at 7 pm at the Stonecipher Astronomy Center, 2200 Utah St. in Sturgeon Bay. The program includes a video and discussion about Stephen Hawking’s series Genius. The Viewing Object of the Month will be discussed and refreshments will be served. Visitors are always welcome. For more […]

  • Thanksgiving Day Parade, Holiday Festivities & More Weekend Plans

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    It’s all about family, friends and community this weekend in Door County! Join the generous folks in Jacksonport for the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, head to Sister Bay and Egg Harbor for a weekend of festive fun, and shop local on Small Business Saturday. Thursday, November 24 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade It’s the […]

  • Land Trust to Conserve 305 Acres of Björklunden Campus

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    On Nov. 17, the President of Lawrence University, Mark Burstein, and representatives of the Door County Land Trust signed a conservation easement to protect 305-acres of the Björklunden campus in perpetuity. “One of the things we think a lot about at Lawrence is the idea of stewardship,” said Burstein. “This partnership really allows us to […]

  • Eagles in Forestville

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    Sue Moreaux of Forestville has been following a pair of nesting eagles and their three eaglets this season. She believes this to be a photo of the female, because females are larger than males. Photo by Sue Moreaux.

  • Land Trust Creates New Conservation Easement at Claybanks Creek

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    While “looking for a campground” as a young family, Ann and John Bladholm discovered a 40-acre woodland along Claybanks Creek in southern Door County. There, John and Ann would spend many years vacationing and in retirement, loving the land and exposing their children and countless guests to the wonders of nature. In an effort to […]

  • Trail Expansion at Crossroads at Big Creek

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    During this unusually balmy November, it’s hard to even think about winter, but it will come. Once there’s enough snow, the designated ski trails at Crossroads at Big Creek Preserve will be groomed for classical and skate skiing. Trails will not be groomed at The Cove and Ida Bay preserves, but those trails are open […]

  • Christmas by the Bay, Old Timey Folk & More Weekend Plans

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    Start your holiday season with a visit to Sturgeon Bay for this weekend’s Christmas by the Bay! Carry that holiday joy through the rest of the weekend with local arts and crafts, music and a late-autumn hike. Friday, November 18 Celebrate the Holiday Season Sturgeon Bay hosts its annual Christmas by the Bay this weekend, […]

  • Two Door County Nonprofits Receive Cellcom Green Gifts

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    Cellcom has put recycled cell phones to work for the local community. The local wireless company has selected 22 nonprofits to receive $37,800 in Green Gifts, which uses money generated from its handset recycling program to annually fund green nonprofit initiatives. Two Door County nonprofits benefitted from the program, Crossroads at Big Creek and Open […]

  • Fossil Hike Offered at Crossroads at Big Creek

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    Several naturalist-led hikes, a Friday film and a Saturday family program will be offered this week at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. The following programs are all free and open to the public. On Nov. 4 at 9 am there will be a hike at Ida Bay. Join the naturalist for a gentle […]

  • Stonecipher Astronomy Center Open for Viewing Nov. 5

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    The observatory at the Stonecipher Astronomy Center will be open to the public for night sky viewing on Nov. 5 at 6:45 pm. The Astronomy Center is located at 2200 Utah St. in Sturgeon Bay. Turn left at the gate onto SkyGazer Trail and follow the road to the observatory on the left. The viewing […]

  • Big Fish, Turkey Trot, Nature Hikes & More Weekend Plans

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    Welcome the colder, quieter days of November with a hike through some of the county’s most beautiful areas. Rather spend your time indoors? Catch some live musical theater, a hometown story screening, or a vibrant display of art in Sturgeon Bay. Friday, November 4 Outdoors at Ida Bay Join a naturalist for a gentle hike […]

  • Science Snippet: The Loss of Wilderness

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      What’s happening to the planet’s wilderness areas? A new report suggests that our world has lost 10 percent of its wilderness areas in the past two decades. A general definition of “wilderness” is an area that remains biologically and ecologically intact and is mostly free of human disturbance. Measuring the planet’s remaining wilderness areas […]

  • Cairns: Environmental Art or Vandalism?

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    Editor’s note: Prompted by an Oct. 12 agenda item for a meeting of the Door County Airport and Parks Committee, contributors Paul Burton and Megan Lundahl share their perspectives on environmental art. The agenda item in question was the issue of building cairns at Cave Point County Park. Lundahl, a Door County supervisor, initially requested […]

  • Volunteers Needed for Planting at Little Lake

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    The Bradley Lake (also known as Little Lake) restoration group will finish the planting for Phase 1 of the restoration on Nov. 5, and volunteers are needed. Meet at the site at 9:30 am if interested in volunteering your time. There are 90 shrubs and trees, along with additional trays of emergent plant plugs, to […]

  • Newport and Rock Island State Parks Receive Gold Seal Awards

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    The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks (FWSP) have announced the winners of the 2017 Gold Seal Awards. Wisconsin residents cast their votes for various categories. Michelle Hefty, park manager for both Newport and Rock Island State Parks, has announced that both parks will receive Gold Seal awards at the FWSP banquet on Nov. 5 in […]

  • Volunteers Needed at Crossroads at Big Creek on Oct. 29

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    On Oct. 29, 9 – 11 am, volunteers are needed at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay to replant seedlings, flowers and sow wildflower seeds. Volunteers are also needed inside to organize library, kitchen areas and supplies. Wear sturdy shoes, gloves and dress for the weather. They’ll be working rain or shine. Water and […]

  • Girl Scouts Grow a Pizza Garden

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    Bet you didn’t know there was pizza growing at the Ridges Sanctuary this summer – six big slices, to be exact. One of the ideas that came out of the Design Team Project in Baileys Harbor last November was building relationships through a community garden. Lori and Michael Kemmler volunteered to work on the idea. […]