Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 14, 2023) – To those of us involved in environmental stewardship, every day really is Earth Day, but each year around April 22, the date Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson designated as Earth Day back in 1970, many of the conservation organizations of Door County join together for a four-day celebration called Every Day […]
Sunshine Resources of Door County Celebrates 50th Annual Awards Dinner
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 12, 2023) – Sunshine Resources is excited to announce the 50th Annual Sunshine Resources of Door County Awards Dinner on May 17, 2023 5pm – 8pm. Held at the beautiful Stone Harbor Resort (107 N. 1st Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235) the annual event is a celebration of achievements and success […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Scout
Meet Scout, a 4-year-old dog available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus! This happy fella weighs 125 pounds and likes walks and treats. He’s looking for a loving home with a comfy couch for plenty of snuggles! Like all dogs at WHS, Scout is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, plus his adoption […]
Something Fishy at Crossroads
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. Construction on the new bridge at Crossroads at Big Creek is on hold until June. The reason is revealed in the name of the bridge – Pike Passage. Big Creek is up, our floodplains and wetlands are full of water and Northern Pike are making […]
Woodwalk Gallery Opening Day and More
Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 11, 2023) – This winter was good to us. Slow days, cross country skiing, sledding, snowmen, and cozy fires. But we are so excited to welcome in spring and open our doors to you again! Save the date and join us for opening weekend at Woodwalk Gallery. Be the first to view the work […]
Celebrate Spring at The Dörr Hotel
Sister Bay, Wis. (April 11, 2023) – April is off to a wonderful start at The Dörr Hotel. Winter’s grip has loosened up and spring has finally arrived! On Saturday, May 6th, The Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k will be taking place. The Dörr has a few rooms still available, but they will be […]
Miller Art Museum Celebrates 49th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 7, 2023) – The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay celebrates 49 years in 2023 of honoring Peninsula student artists with its 49th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art. The exhibition, opening on Saturday, April 15, showcases a variety of creative work from students ranging in age from freshmen to seniors. […]
International Dark Sky Week with Fish Migration, Fruit Production, Soil Science, Beekeeping Lectures
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 7, 2023) – At Crossroads at Big Creek, we will celebrate the upcoming International Dark Sky Week with lectures about fish migration, fruit production, soil science, and beekeeping. We also will be involved with community science initiatives including inventorying birds and suckers and using acoustic monitoring to document breeding frogs, bats […]
Celebrate National Poetry Month at Write On, Door County
“Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks” —Plutarch Juddville, Wis. (April 7, 2023) – Of all the quotes about poetry, Plutarch’s seemed the most appropriate as we explore the many ways poetry intersects with other art forms this month. This month, Write On, Door County is excited to present their first-ever reading for Art/Speaks. […]
Birch Creek Goes Green with New Solar Panels on Two Buildings
Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 6, 2023) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center, a non-profit summer music academy, has taken a major step towards sustainability by installing new solar panels on two of its buildings. The organization’s commitment to green energy reflects its dedication to the environment and the community. Two solar panel arrays, one on […]
