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  • Science Snippet: Legal Wolf Hunting Season Does Not Prevent Poaching

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      Can having a legal gun season to hunt wolves help keep their populations under control and help prevent poaching? The short answer seems to be no, according to a recent study of wolf populations in Michigan and Wisconsin. In both states researchers found that wolf populations declined before the publicized announcement of a period […]

  • Door County Land Trust Earns National Recognition

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    The Door County Land Trust announced Aug. 29 it has achieved accreditation – a mark of distinction in land conservation. The nationally recognized Land Trust Accreditation Commission awards accreditation to land trusts that meet standards for excellence, uphold the public trust and ensure that their conservation efforts are permanent. Cathy Fiorato, secretary of the Door […]

  • Natural Science Illustration Classes at The Ridges

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    Throughout September, The Ridges will work with some of the most well-known scientific illustrators in the Midwest for its Natural Science Illustration Program. The Ridges is the perfect place to observe flora, insects and amphibians and is the ideal location to combine science-based natural history classes with scientific illustration. Each session, students will have the […]

  • Campaign Launched to Defend Public Lands

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    As attacks on shared lands nationally and in Wisconsin intensify, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters has launched a robust defense of our state and national treasures with a radio, print, outdoor and digital advertising campaign. The campaign calls on Wisconsin lawmakers to account and ask for bold leadership in protecting our shared public lands from […]

  • Eye On the Night Sky: Jupiter, a “Failed Star?”

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    by Gary Henkelmann I was stopped cold in July while reading of the U.S. space mission Juno, which successfully achieved orbit July 4 around Jupiter, our biggest sibling in the Solar System. Stopped, not by the incredibly difficult five-year journey and the accuracy required of this “Wife of Jupiter” to achieve a perfect orbit, nor […]

  • Celebrate Newport Wilderness Day Sept. 4

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    Sept. 4 is Newport Wilderness Day at Newport State Park. This event was started in 1992 as a way for the members of Newport Wilderness Society, the park’s friends group, to showcase their beautiful wilderness park. Volunteers lead hikes on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, covering many areas of interest. This year’s programs include: […]

  • Crossroads Presents Monarch Tagging Program

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    Along with a grateful nation, Crossroads at Big Creek is saluting the National Park Service as it celebrates its centennial. The Door County Historical Society, the Door County Library and Crossroads have collaborated to bring an exhibit to Door County and to present supplemental programs celebrating the National Park Centennial and the legacy of John […]

  • John Muir’s Wisconsin Roots

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    “When I was a boy in Scotland I was fond of everything that was wild, and all my life I’ve been growing fonder and fonder of wild places and wild creatures.” – John Muir, The Story of My Boyhood and Youth The great naturalist John Muir devoted much of his time to the preservation of […]

  • America’s Best Idea: National Parks Turn 100

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    Ken Burns called it “America’s Best Idea.” Our National Park Service is now 100 years old. For a century it has been providing protection and access to some of America’s finest geological and ecological treasures. These are more than just places to camp and hike. They have a gravitational attraction. Each visit is a voyage […]

  • Hidden Brook Boardwalk Dedication Ceremony is Sept. 1 at The Ridges

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    On Sept. 1, The Ridges will hold a dedication ceremony for the Hidden Brook Boardwalk. A donation provided by Marsha Ernst Krueger of Mequon in 2015 allowed a talented and dedicated group of volunteers to build an eight-foot wide, 1,800 foot-long boardwalk through The Ridges Sanctuary. The project began in September 2015 and the volunteer […]

  • Crossroads Features Muir Exhibit, Glacier Lecture

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    At Crossroads at Big Creek, one of their main objectives is to get people in touch with nature and to share the concepts of ecology – relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings. A helpful librarian (and a review on NPR’s Science Friday program) steered the Crossroads’ naturalist to the book […]

  • Monarch Madness at the Ridges

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    Have you ever seen a monarch chrysalis or held a monarch caterpillar? Join the Ridges Sanctuary for Monarch Madness on Aug. 27, 10 am – 4 pm. There will be live monarchs for viewing and plenty of hands-on butterfly crafts. This event is great for all ages! Programs are held at The Ridges Cook-Albert Fuller […]

  • Fort Frances, Mushroom Hike & More Weekend Plans

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    This weekend, take some time to enjoy art of all types. You’ll be blown away once you encounter the culinary creations, contemporary wearable art and thought-provoking theater available to you this final August weekend. Friday, Aug. 26 Fall Harvest Celebration Get some good gear at the rummage sale, silent auctions and raffles while supporting a […]

  • Crossroads Celebrates Park Service Centennial with John Muir Exhibit

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    In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay is collaborating with the Door County Historical Society and the Door County Libraries to host the Wisconsin Historical Society “Wisconsin’s John Muir” Exhibit from Aug. 30 to Sept. 11. The exhibit will be housed in the Vignes School in the […]

  • Horseshoe Bay Cave Tours Aug. 20 & 21

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    The County of Door announces that public tours of Horseshoe Bay Cave will be conducted on Aug. 20 & 21, between 8:30 am and 3 pm. Reservations are not required, but are recommended to ensure a spot on the cave tour. Tours will depart on the hour, commencing at 9 am with the last tour […]

  • Belgian Kermiss, Kite Festival & More Weekend Plans

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    Summer is quickly coming to a close. Be sure to take advantage of the beautiful August weather. Survey the land on Plum Island, watch some Shakespeare in Potawatomi State Park or spelunk through the Horseshoe Bay Cave. Friday, Aug. 19 Honey Dewdrops Take a picnic dinner and a bottle of wine to enjoy before Woodwalk […]

  • Open Door Hosts Inaugural Hoot-e-Nanny

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    Open Door Bird Sanctuary (ODBS) is embarking on a capital campaign this year to raise funds for the land they are currently leasing. All improvements that have been made to the land are owned by ODBS. Their goal is $130,000 and they already have $5,000. There’s an opportunity to purchase at a 35 percent reduction […]

  • Teaching Climate Science Workshop at Crossroads

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    The Climate Change Coalition of Door County is sponsoring an Educator Workshop on Teaching Climate Science at Crossroads on Aug. 19, 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. While this program is intended for teachers, naturalists and other educators, it will be informative for the decision makers and general public as well. The workshop will introduce participants […]

  • Meteor Shower, Kyle Megna Duo & More Weekend Plans

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    The peninsula is home to a variety of artists, and there’s an opportunity to see their work every day this weekend. Assess finely crafted wooden boats, watch artists demonstrate their talent, or browse through an arts and crafts fair to get a taste of what these artists have to offer. Friday, Aug. 12 Door County […]

  • Next Lake Lesson Covers Breeding Birds and Climate Change

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    The next Lake Lesson Speaker Series program, “Birds on the Move” is Aug. 11 at 7 pm. Join in on this discussion on how breeding birds in the U.S. have been affected by climate change and extreme events in the recent past and how things could change over the rest of this century. Leading this discussion is Brooke Bateman, a […]