Jacksonport, Wis. (May 10, 2021) – Now that Open Door Bird Sanctuary has two Eagles to care for, they need to upgrade some of our husbandry equipment. Weight assessment is a critical part of keeping their birds happy and healthy and they don’t have a scale big enough to weigh an Eagle! O May 22, 2021 […]
Open Door Bird Sanctuary Launches Raptor Rambles
Jacksonport, Wis. (April 23, 2021) – Open Door Bird Sanctuary has announced the introduction of a pair of fun and family friendly events called Raptor Rambles. The first event is on Thursday, June 3. It will be an opportunity to meet and learn about daytime birds of prey. Starting with a pancake breakfast at 9am in […]
March Open Day at Open Door Bird Sanctuary, Meet the Newest Resident
Jacksonport, Wis. (March 8, 2021) – On Saturday March 13 from 11-3pm, Open Door Bird Sanctuary will open to enjoy the first signs of spring outdoors and their inspiring raptor residents. The response the last couple of years has been so good in February, that they decided to offer a second “off-season” day at reduced admission. […]
Winter Open Days at Open Door Bird Sanctuary, Meet Newest Resident
Jacksonport, Wis. (February 3, 2021) – On Saturday Feb 13, from 11-3pm, Open Door Bird Sanctuary is having their third annual winter “open day” and this year, they are adding March 13 as well. The response the last couple of years has been great and this year, the February date coincides with all the fun “doings” […]
It’s about the Birds! The Spoon to Host Meet n’ Greet Fundraiser for Open Door Bird Sanctuary Oct. 3
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 2, 2020) – The owners of The Spoon have a history with Open Door Bird Sanctuary and they are bringing their past support and interest into the present with a fun afternoon collaboration right at The Spoon in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The Spoon owner Tony Sikora started his relationship with Open […]
Open Door Bird Sanctuary Holds the 5th Annual Hoot-e-Nanny with New Offerings
Jacksonport, Wis. (August 19, 2020) – 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, but for the last couple years, those funds are used to balance out a more robust operational budget which includes one paid staff member. Rob […]
Say Cheese! Wisconsin Cheese Masters to Host Fundraiser for Open Door Bird Sanctuary Aug. 9
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 31, 2020) – The spirit of support that defines the Door County Community supports sometimes brings birds of two different feathers together. That’s the case with Egg Harbor’s Wisconsin Cheese Masters and Jacksonport’s Open Door Bird Sanctuary. Wisconsin Cheese Masters owners Katie Harding and Jim Pionkowski prioritize giving back and are […]
Open Door Bird Sanctuary Now Open for the Season
Jacksonport, Wis. (June 16, 2020) – Open Door Bird Sanctuary is now open for the season. New this year, they will be open every Saturday from June 20 – September 5, as well as Friday, July 3 and Sunday, September 6. The sanctuary is open from 12–4pm. An exciting program at starts at 1pm with guided trail […]
Winter Open Day at Open Door Bird Sanctuary
On Saturday, February 1 from 11am–3pm, Open Door Bird Sanctuary will be having their 2nd Annual Winter “Open Day.” Stop in and enjoy the trails for a snowshoe, hike, or cross-country ski (please bring your own equipment). The trails, just about 2 miles between all 3, are all fairly level and traverse various landscapes. It’s […]
Open Door Bird Sanctuary Visits Door Shakespeare for ‘Will In The Woods’ Program
The Open Door Bird Sanctuary will visit Door Shakespeare on Tuesday, July 31 at 6:30 pm as part of the “Will In The Woods,” a free education initiative sponsored by Door County Medical Center. The sanctuary, which provides homes on it 34-acre estate for non-releasable birds of prey, will bring raptors commonly used in falconry […]
