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June 2025
In the Groove: 5 Decades of Birch Creek Percussion
Celebrate 50 years of some of the grooviest tunes to have graced the Birch Creek Barn stage, the home of memorable and moving performances since 1975.
Find out more »Pollinator Week at Newport State Park
Pollinator Week at Newport State Park Pollinator Week is an international celebration, promoting the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, moths, wasps, and flies. About 75% of all flowering plant species need animal pollinators for reproduction. As a result, pollinators contribute to ecosystem health and a sustainable food supply. Celebrate them this #pollinatorweek! Wed., June 18th – Monarch Monitoring Project 1-2 pm Spend some time with the park naturalist as she explains all aspects of monitoring…
Find out more »Turtle Ridge Gallery Kaoru Knit Design Pop-up Shop
June 20-21, 10-5pm Kaoru Knit Design Pop-up Shop Madison-based fiber artist is joining Turtle Ridge to show beautiful explorations in original, natural fibers. Location: Turtle Ridge Gallery-Boutique 11736 Mink River Rd Ellison Bay Contact: Asta at turtleridge@gmail.com
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music: Mozart and Dvořák
Mozart and Dvořák Two masterworks for strings by Mozart and Dvořák bookend this program. In between, both programmatically and historically, is Anton Reicha, a friend of Beethoven’s who was born the same year. An important musical influence in the 19th century, his brilliant Clarinet Quintet is a masterpiece and a wonderful showcase for the featured instrument. Quintet No. 6 in E-flat Major, K. 614 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Quintet in B-flat Major, Op. 89 – Anton Reicha String Sextet in…
Find out more »Percussion Hit Parade: Alumni Edition
We celebrate 50 seasons of percussion alumni contributions. Inspiring music brought to Birch Creek by former students, teachers, and directors. Featuring Tom Corbridge, Robert Chappell, and Michelle Colton.
Find out more »60th Fyr Bal Festival
Celebrate the transition of spring into summer on the shoreline of Eagle Harbor at the 60th Fyr Bal Festival! Embrace Ephraim’s Scandinavian heritage with a family friendly, fun-filled day of music, dancing, crafts, and artisans. As the sun sets, a bonfire is lit to welcome the long days of summer. A fireworks display over Eagle Harbor brings the festival to a dramatic close leaving spectators excited to return next year. https://ephraim-doorcounty.com/events/fyr-bal-festival/?_ga=2.175342950.510551521.1747242409-1946577739.1727467139
Find out more »Living History Event
Come to Noble Square, located in downtown Fish Creek, and take a step back in time. On June 21st, beginning at 10:00am, the Arachne Spinners Guild of Door County will set up for a "Living History Event." The spinners will demonstrate in the Gazebo, spinning fibers into thread and showing how a sock knitting machine works. This event is perfect for all ages to experience these unique activities, from spinning to knitting and more. The Door County Spinners Guild will…
Find out more »Ridges Early Bird Hike
Head out with Ridges Naturalists to learn and identify the morning birds at the Sanctuary and surrounding Baileys Harbor habitats. Make sure you bring your binoculars! You won’t want to miss our early morning friends! Suitable for ages 12 and up. Find out more at The Ridges Sanctuary – Preservation, Education, and Research - The Ridges Sanctuary
Find out more »Newport State Park Invasive Species Awareness Day Hike and Help
Sat., June 21st – Invasive Species Awareness Day Hike and Help 10- 11:30 am Join Park volunteer master naturalists on this informative hike along the Lake Michigan shoreline on Lynd Point Trail, a 2.5 mi. loop. They will be on the lookout for invasive species that can impact the forests, shorelines and wetlands at Newport and throughout Door County. Bring a small garbage bag and some gloves to help out along the way. Meet at Lot 3 by the gate.…
Find out more »Newport State Park The “Tick Talk Doc” Talks about Ticks and Tick-Borne Illnesses
Sat., June 21st The “Tick Talk Doc” Talks about Ticks and Tick-Borne Illnesses – 1 pm Learn about those pesky arachnids, ticks, and how to avoid their bites and the illnesses they may carry. An informative and fun presentation on the much-maligned tick from a physician who has diagnosed and treated patients who have had many of the infections ticks can carry. Find out what you can do to prevent a tick bite and limit your exposure to Lyme disease…
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