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  • Logan Creek

    Explore Logan Creek with Naturalist-Guided Hike March 6

    Explore the beautiful late winter landscape of Logan Creek during a naturalist-guided hike on Sunday, March 6 at 2 pm. Owned and managed by The Ridges, the Logan Creek property is comprised of a variety of habitats, including upland hardwood forest, lowland cedar-hemlock forest and frontage along both Clark Lake and Logan Creek. Wear good […]

  • Fish Sticking 2016 on Kangaroo Lake

    by Tom Schneider, President, Kangaroo Lake Association   This story is dedicated to the volunteers who gave their time and sweat equity to install 30 trees (red pine, Norway spruce, and a couple of cedars): Tom Schneider, project coordinator, Tom Anschutz, Dan Barnowsky (of Harbor Construction who harvested our trees), Dave Hoffman, Adam Johnson, Mark […]

  • Roy Lukes: Winter Tree Silhouettes

    Slowly, bit by bit, amber droplet by amber droplet of fragrant sticky sap, the bouquets of balsam poplar twigs are coming to life, adding wild perfume to our home. Within a week or two their light green leaves will be unfurling and it is then that the balmy aroma will have reached its highest peak […]

  • Outdoors with Coggin Heeringa: Leap Year

    Leap Year is a rather awkward solution to an astronomical conundrum. But the current solution is nowhere near as awkward as it was in the ancient Roman Empire. Back then, different regions of the empire had different calendars. For example, in Rome the calendar had a 355-day year, which really didn’t work because the Earth […]

  • Snowy Owl

    The Ridges Hosting Owl-O-Rama

    There’s something for everyone during The Ridges’ Owl-O-Rama, March 4 & 5, an entire weekend of activities dedicated to these remarkable raptors. Highlights include crafts, owl prowls, nest box building and live owls. Drop by The Ridges Cook-Fuller Center between 10 am and 4 pm to learn all about these feathered wonders. Cavity nesting owls […]

  • Johnny Cash Birthday Fun, Wine Fest & More Weekend Plans

    The final weekend of February 2016 will go out with a bang! Celebrate what would be Johnny Cash’s 84th birthday, help support the Bruemmer Park Zoo, or relax while listening to the beautiful mashup of poets and musicians at DCA’s Words on Fire. Friday, February 26 Johnny Cash Birthday Bash Algoma’s Farm Market Kitchen will […]

  • Explore Appel’s Bluff with a Ridges Naturalist Feb. 21

    Make the most of these dwindling days of winter and join a Ridges naturalist on Feb. 21 at 2 pm for a guided hike through the beautiful snowy landscape of Appel’s Bluff. Recently acquired by The Ridges, this 67-acre tract features dense lowland cedar forest with ephemeral ponds and wetlands in the southern portion and […]

  • Hike to Find the Birches at Crossroads’ Ida Bay

    Join the Crossroads at Big Creek naturalist for the “Birches at Ida Bay” hike on Feb. 24 at 10 am. At Crossroads’ Ida Bay Preserve the birch trees are particularly striking. The hike will depart from the Zenith Street entrance, but if the snow is extremely deep, participants are invited to stop by the maintenance […]

  • Jazz, Printmaking, World Languages & More Weekend Plans

    Jazz, printmaking and world languages highlight the upcoming weekend on the Door Peninsula. Check out our top picks for the weekend ahead! Friday, February 19 Janet Planet Jazz Janet Planet, hailed as the “voice of the New Jazz Culture,” will take the stage at Door County Fire Company at 7 pm on Friday night as […]

  • The Ridges Celebrates the Great Backyard Bird Count

    If you plan to participate in this year’s Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 12 – 15, The Ridges invites people to share stories over snacks and hot chocolate at the Great Backyard Bird Count Celebration on Feb. 13. Enjoy informative displays on winter birds, feeders and lots of family activities. Drop in anytime from 10 […]

  • Trivia: Feb. 12, 2016

      Q: At what speed does the average snowflake fall?   A: 3 mph

  • Visit Parallel 44’s Snow-Covered Vineyard for Frozen Tundra Wine Fest

    Celebrate Wisconsin’s frozen terrain by attending Parallel 44’s 7th Annual Frozen Tundra Wine Fest, the largest outdoor wine fest in the state. This wintry outdoor event at Parallel 44 Winery is slated for the afternoon of Feb. 27, 12 – 6 pm. The winery is located outside of Kewaunee, between Green Bay and Door County. […]

  • Ice Sculptures, Fire & Ice Dinner Dance Highlight Weekend in Sturgeon Bay

    Carve out some time to visit Sturgeon Bay Feb. 12 and 13 for the 11th annual Sturgeon Bay Fire and Ice weekend. Snow and ice carvers will sculpt masterpieces throughout downtown Sturgeon Bay Friday and Saturday, competing for cash prizes and the recognition of the People’s Choice award (ice carving only). Revelers will dine and dance […]

  • Candlelight Ski Tradition Continues at Newport State Park

    Newport State Park will hold its 26th annual candlelight ski/hike/snowshoe event on Feb. 13, 5:30 – 8:30 pm.

  • Fire & Ice, Short Film Fest & More Weekend Plans

    Sturgeon Bay will take its turn hosting a winter festival this weekend as they celebrate their annual Fire & Ice Festival. Staying up north this weekend? Between Newport State Park’s winter programs and the Door County Short Film Fest, you’re sure to find something that suits your fancy during Valentine’s Day weekend. Friday, February 12 […]

  • Brush Up on Backyard Bird Count Basics at The Ridges

    The Ridges’ popular Saturday Story Hour continues on Feb. 6 at 11 am at the Cook-Fuller Nature Center, 8166 Hwy. 57 in Baileys Harbor. Children will be treated to the story of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson’s charming tale of a mouse and his adventurous walk through the woods. Afterwards kids can get creative with a […]

  • Calling All Goof Balls to Fruit Loop Fun Run

    Lace up your sneakers and put on your favorite costume for Fish Creek Winter Festival’s annual “Fruit Loop Fun Run” at 10:30 am on Feb. 7. This “1/53rd of a marathon” (half-mile) run/walk through downtown Fish Creek begins and ends at the heated tent in Clark Park, is free, and open to kids and adults […]

  • Northern Door Broomball League: Feb. 5, 2016

    Week 4 Results Jan. 27 Horseshoe Bay Golf 0, JJ’s 5 Peninsula Pulse 0, Peninsula Painters 12 Alexander’s 5, Wild Tomato 5 – OT   Standings Win – Loss – Tie – Points Alexander’s 3 – 0 – 1 – 7 JJ’s 3 – 1 – 0 – 6 Wild Tomato 2 – 1 – […]

  • The Happy Schnapps Combo

    Raise Your Glass with the Happy Schnapps Combo

    For nearly three decades, Fish Creek’s Winter Festival has become the Door County event most known for a hodgepodge of random, hokey events and competitions – an oversized kickball tournament, minnow racing, a bike toss, and a Stumpf Fiddle Contest among them. So it’s only appropriate that the fun and games are accompanied by as […]

  • Ski for Free Program Continues at Crossroads

    On Feb. 6, the members of the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society (DPAS) will offer a Viewing Night at the Leif Everson Observatory and StarGarden at the Crossroads at Big Creek Astronomy Campus, 2200 Utah Street. Gates will open at 6:30 pm, if skies are clear. Check crossroadsatbigcreek.org or like the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society on […]