Jacksonport, Wis. (April 16, 2025) – Come experience the eagles, hawks and falcons of Nature’s Draft Experience at Open Door Bird Sanctuary on Saturday April 26 from 11am-4pm. And YES – there will be owls and a turkey vulture, too! Gates open at 10:30, so stop in anytime during that timeframe to enjoy the majestic raptor residents […]
2025 Winter Open Days at Open Door Bird Sanctuary
Jacksonport, Wis. (February 11, 2025) – Enjoy the serenity of Open Door Bird Sanctuary during their 6th annual Winter Open Days. Join them on Saturday, February 15, March 15 and April 26 between 11-4pm. Bring your own equipment to enjoy their trails for a snowshoe or cross-country ski. Trails are not groomed. We have just about […]
2025 Winter Open Days at Open Door Bird Sanctuary
Jacksonport, Wis. (January 9, 2024) – On Saturday Jan 18, Feb 15, March 15 and April 26 from 11am – 4pm, come an enjoy the serenity of Open Door Bird Sanctuary during their 6th annual “Winter Open Days.” Stop in anytime during that timeframe and enjoy our trails for a snowshoe, cross-country ski (bring your own […]
Al Johnson’s and Open Door Bird Sanctuary Meet n Greet Fundraiser August 18
Jacksonport, Wis. (August 12, 2024) – Al Johnson’s and Open Door Bird Sanctuary team up for the 3rd year to raise funds toward new indoor bird enclosures. The spirit of support that defines the Door County Community sometimes brings birds of two different feathers together OR birds and goats. That’s the case with Sister Bay’s Al […]
Open Door Bird Sanctuary Summer 2024 Open Season
Jacksonport, Wis. (Jun 10, 2024) – Open Door Bird Sanctuary will officially kick off the summer season with its first public day on Saturday, June 15. Open every Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm through Aug 31, they will also include Friday, July 5, and Sunday, September 1 in the roster of public days. […]
Open Door Bird Sanctuary Holds 8th Annual Hoot-e-Nanny with New Offerings
Jacksonport, Wis. (August 14, 2023) – The popular Hoot-e-Nanny fundraiser, held annually at Woodwalk Gallery, has been instrumental in providing funding for various larger scale projects at the sanctuary. For the last couple years, those funds have been used to balance out a more robust operational budget which includes two paid staff members. The sanctuary has […]
Open Door Bird Sanctuary Presentation at Crossroads
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. As a part of the First Friday Series, Crossroads at Big Creek will host a family-friendly presentation by representatives from the Open Door Bird Sanctuary. They promise an up-close and personal experience with birds of prey. The program will be offered at 6:30 p.m. at […]
Summer 2023 Open Season at Open Door Bird Sanctuary
Jacksonport, Wis. (June 12, 2023) – Open Door Bird Sanctuary will be open every Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm now through September 2. They will include Sunday, July 2, and Sunday, September 3 in their roster of public days as well. Now with 19 raptor residents, including their newest bird, Oslo the Snowy […]
ODBS Snowy Owl Gets His Name
Jacksonport, Wis. (April 21, 2023) – The response to the Open Door Bird Sanctuary’s naming contest was fabulous! They had a hard time narrowing down over 200 submissions! Drum Roll Please: We are officially welcoming Oslo to Door County with a name that honors the region’s Scandanavian history. Congratulations to Kristin Miller, who will be […]
Open Door Bird Sanctuary’s Newest Resident, Winter Open Days
Jacksonport, Wis. (March 13, 2023) – We are so excited to announce our newest resident to Open Door Bird Sanctuary! He is a somewhat elusive bird who occasionally sneaks into Wisconsin mostly during the winter, but you will often find him during the day. He has a mystique about him and a strong symbology of […]
