More than $679,000 awarded to 65 unique nonprofits since July 2018. Door County, Wis. (February 5, 2025) – 100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) Giving Circle continues its philanthropic platform to provide financial support to nonprofits of Door County at its 27th quarterly Giving Event. After presenting information regarding the good work being accomplished […]
CCCDC Names Jess Reinke as New Communications Manager
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 22, 2024) – The Climate Change Coalition of Door County has named Jess Reinke of Sturgeon Bay as its new communications manager. Working with Executive Director Jeff Lutsey and the CCCDC Advisory Board, she will raise awareness, engage the community, and advocate for climate action. Reinke is an experienced marketing professional. She […]
Drawing Down Our Greenhouse Emissions: A Door County Action Workshop
Ellison Bay, Wis. (December 15, 2023) – Deneen Wiske, Roy Thilly and Jeff Lutsey of the Climate Change Coalition of Door County will host a two-session climate action workshop Jan. 4 and 11, from 9 am to noon, at The Clearing’s Jens Jensen Center, 12171 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay. The workshop will give participants […]
Door County Climate Change Coalition Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 5, 2023) – It’s a party – and everyone is invited! The Climate Change Coalition of Door County is marking 10 years of climate education and action with a celebration Wednesday, Sept. 20, at About Thyme Farm, 8425 County Highway F, Baileys Harbor. The festivities begin at 4:30 and will conclude by […]
Climate Change Coalition Hike in Peninsula State Park
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 7, 2023) – Join the Climate Change Coalition of Door County in a Peninsula State Park forest hike from 1 to 3 pm Saturday, Aug. 26. Lee Frelich, director of the University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology and part-time Door County resident, will lead the hike, focusing on the local […]
Solar Power: From Science to Policy to Plugging In
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (April 25, 2023) – “Solar Power: From Science to Policy to Plugging In” will be the theme of the Door County Solar Celebration May 12 and 13. The festivities will begin at Bjorklunden, Lawrence University’s north campus and retreat center at 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor, and continue Friday afternoon and Saturday with self-guided […]
Door County Big Plant 2023
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 28, 2023) – The Climate Change Coalition of Door County (CCC) is launching its annual Big Plant, with the goal of planting 10,000 new trees across the county in April and May. CCC will provide tree seedlings at a bargain rate. The seedlings are available in trays of 50 for $42.50 […]
Door Community Compost Initiative
Door County, Wis. (February 9, 2023) – The Climate Change Coalition’s Door Community Compost Initiative is partnering with the City of Sturgeon Bay, Sturgeon Bay Utilities, the Village of Egg Harbor, and non-profit Recycling Connections to begin a Compost Bin Group Buy to support its composting mission throughout the county. This reduced-price compost bin sale is […]
Another Successful Tree Planting Effort Wraps Up
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 11, 2022) – The Climate Change Coalition’s Fall Big Plant and Grow program wrapped up Oct. 7 with the planting of 180 trees at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. In all, this tree education and give away project donated 1080 trees to church, business, school and nonprofit partners. They include […]
House Tour Showcasing High-Performance, Energy-Efficient Homes in Door County
Door County, Wis. (October 6, 2022) – Architects Virge Temme and Meghan Hawkins, both specialists in sustainable homes and passive house construction, will host an architectural tour of four high-performance homes in Egg Harbor, Baileys Harbor and Sister Bay Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 am to 4 pm. The homes on display are of diverse design […]
