Door County Geological Journey
Lautenbach Woods Nature Preserve 6749 County Rd G, Egg Harbor, United StatesJoin Brian Forest, Land Protection Manager and geologist, on a geological journey through the forests of the Door County Land Trust’s Lautenbach Woods Nature Preserve located on the Niagara Escarpment. The great arc of Niagara Escarpment stretching from Wisconsin to Niagara Falls, is the backbone of Door County’s celebrated landscape. Though the surface water is…
Branch Out for The Big Plant
Oak Road Nature Preserve 6391 Oak Road, Egg Harbor, United StatesIt’s Time to Branch Out for The Big Plant Join the Land Trust to plant trees for The Big Plant. Trees filter groundwater, provide habitat for birds and wildlife, improve air quality, and pull carbon from the atmosphere back into the earth. Training in proper planting techniques will be demonstrated at the beginning of each…
Discover Door County’s Frogs
To Be Determined WI, United StatesJoin us for an evening hike to learn the different calls of Door County frogs that live in our vernal ponds and wetlands. As frogs awaken from their winter state known as brumation, various species will start their mating ritual by calling, each with its own unique call. Along the way, we'll talk about all…
An Evening at Nature’s Opera: Hear the Frog Chorus
Ephraim Preserve at Anderson Pond 10118 Moravia St, Ephraim, United StatesLet the chorus of frogs surround you during this evening hike at the Door County Land Trust’s Ephraim Preserve at Anderson Pond, a wetland gem in the heart of Ephraim. As spring temperatures rise, frogs begin their spring search for a mate, and they use their amazing vocal chords to announce their presence. Learn about…
Creation of a Nature Preserve: Leaving a Legacy of Land
Legacy Nature Preserve at Clay Banks 1188 South Lake Michigan Drive, Sturgeon Bay, United StatesFrom the top of a windswept bluff, an open field stretches to the edge of a high clay bank and cascades down to meet the sparkling waters of Lake Michigan. Discover how the protection of this special preserve was made possible in part because of the generosity of two families, the Kreuter sisters in 2008…
Spring Wildflower Walk
Come discover the beautiful spring wildflowers on the 15-acre Erskine Woods Natural Area. The property hosts a mature white pine, hardwood, hemlock forest along Hibbards Creek and atop a series of 20-foot sand dunes. A diverse array of spring wildflowers and a beautiful fern garden will be found along our hike. The property was owned…
Birding By Ear and Habitat
Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve 5340 Lake Ln, Sturgeon Bay, United StatesThe dynamic duo of Carl Cochrane and Bill Utley will be leading you on this birding hike at Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve. Carl will introduce the incredible smartphone app called, “Merlin Bird ID”, which you will use throughout the hike. Bring your smartphone fully charged to participate. He will also provide participants with…
Spring Wildflower Walk
Let’s go find spring wildflowers in the beautiful Gilson-Peterson Forest Natural Area, and rest assured, no latin species names will be spoken here! Learn to identify Door County wildflowers by their common names. Yellow and purple violets, trillium, hepatica, trout lily, Solomon seal and bluebead lily abound. Once a family woodlot and a place of…
Creation of a Nature Preserve: Farm, Frogs and Forests
Oak Road Nature Preserve 6391 Oak Road, Egg Harbor, United StatesSpring is the perfect time to explore the unique wetlands on the 155-acre Oak Road Nature Preserve. Discover the rich cultural and natural history of this area and the story of how the Door County Land Trust became involved to protect the diversity of amphibians, waterfowl, and migratory birds this habitat supports through a partnership…