Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 16, 2022) – Longtime Door County educator and environmentalist, Carl Scholz, became the first Door County Master Gardener to be awarded Honored Status in recognition of his significant contributions over more than 25 years of volunteer service on a local and statewide level. The special honorary title was introduced by University […]
Polar Bear Press Introduces Newest Book, ‘Camden and the Cana Island Cat’
Jacksonport, Wis. (March 16, 2022) – Door County Polar Bear Press is the title company for author Sue Jarosh and her Door County book collection. All books are signed and are available at select DC shops, Farmers Markets in Sturgeon Bay, Jacksonport and Baileys Harbor, and at the Christkindlmarkt in Sister Bay. Current titles include Door County’s […]
Upcoming Events at Crossroads at Big Creek
By Coggin Heeringa, Program Director/Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. Maybe it’s our name – “Crossroads” – but it often seems that apparently disparate programs and projects intersect here. For example, currently, our archaeological research team is waiting for the results of interpretive analyses of artifacts that have been systematically unearthed by students from area schools and interested adult learners […]
Door County Lighthouse Festival Tickets on Sale
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 16, 2022) – The Door County Maritime Museum staff and supporters are beaming with excitement to once again host the Door County Ligthhouse Festivals! The 2022 events mark the 29th annual Spring Lighthouse Fesitval, June 10-12, and Fall weekend, September 30-October 2. Each festival offers: airplane, land-based, boat, adventure, and self-guided tours that […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Green Acres
Green Acres is an adorable 3-month-old puppy available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Door County Campus. This sweet 16-pound gal is excited about life and can’t wait to find her new family. She has been spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped, and goes home with a starter bag of food and a certificate for a […]
Frank Kutka Presents “Buffalo Bird Woman’s World” at Door County Master Gardeners Lecture
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 14, 2022) – On Thursday, March 24, Door County Master Gardeners Association (DCMGA) will feature Frank Kutka presenting the fascinating story of Maxidiwiac, or Buffalo Bird Women, a renowned Hidatsa farmer on the Fort Berthold Reservation in western North Dakota. He will explore her life and work, as well as compare Hidatsa and […]
Artist Reception Featuring Live Music by Cathy Grier Set for March 19
With Artists Sally Duback, Peggy Macnamara, Pamela Murphy, and Sandra Shackelford Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 14, 2022) – The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay announces it will host back-to-back events on Saturday afternoon, March 19, 2022. The museum will welcome exhibiting artists Sally Duback, Peggy Macnamara, Pamela Murphy, and Sandra Shackelford for an […]
TAP’s Announces 2022 Season of Performances
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 14, 2022) – Third Avenue PlayWorks has announced 2022 season of performances – the first season scheduled by TAP’s new artistic director, Jacob Janssen. The schedule features four plays and one musical, starting in May and continuing through New Year’s Eve. The selections include a “hangry” comedy about empty-nesters who just want a nice […]
Great Lakes Photo/Writing Contest Submission Deadline Is April 1, 2022
Share Your Great Lakes Love With The World Wisconsin (March 14, 2022) – Each year, the DNR holds a photo contest and writing project dedicated to showcasing Wisconsin’s Great Waters. Each year’s winners are compiled into a calendar featuring a unique collection of photos and creative writings. The calendars highlight the beauty of Lake Michigan, Lake […]
Rodale Institute and Village of Egg Harbor Host Healthy Soil, Healthy Food, Healthy People
Regenerative and Organic Practices for Farm Resilience Egg Harbor, Wis. (March 9, 2022) – Robert Rodale, J.I. Rodale’s son, coined the term “regenerative organic” to distinguish a kind of farming that goes beyond sustainable. He proved that soil health is intrinsically linked to the total health of our food system. On Saturday, March 19 at 1pm […]
