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Boots on the Ground: Scenes from the Field
September 22, 2025
Chatting with our Seasonal Stewardship Assistant, Maykaylee Kuhn Lucy: Describe your favorite project you worked on this summer. What made it enjoyable?...
Stories from the Land
News, updates, and dispatches from Door County's protected places.
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New Land Protected in Kellner Fen Natural Area
July 17, 2025
Aerial view of Kellner Fen Natural Area by Jeff Lutsey. Fascinating Fen Forever Protected Recently, Door County Land Trust protected a small but significant...
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Your Donations DOUBLED Through July!
June 19, 2025
Mary Prindiville has committed to matching all donations to Door County Land Trust through July 31 st up to $25,000. She appreciates the beauty of Door...
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Urgent Advocacy Needed: Conservation Funding at Risk in Wisconsin
June 17, 2025
Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program: Learn the FAQs This is bigger than Door County. This call for advocacy goes out to all Wisconsinites, and all who visit and...
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Becca's Bluff Protected with Conservation Easement
June 9, 2025
Rebecca Barnard and niece on their annual “turkey feather hunt” on Barnard’s land. Door County’s forests may look wild, but beneath the canopy, a quiet...
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Land Trust Partners with Landowner to Preserve Escarpment
May 19, 2025
A view of the escarpment and Green Bay from Ellison Bluff County Park, which borders a recent property conserved with the Door County Land Trust through a...
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Native Plant Giveaway Returns!
May 12, 2025
Bees collecting pollen from aster flowers Native Plant Giveaway Returns to Door County Land Trust Door County, WI – Door County Land Trust (DCLT)...
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Join the 2025 Big Plant Native Tree & Plant Giveaway!
May 7, 2025
Native Plant and Tree Give-Away Aims to Improve Wildlife Habitat Throughout Door County The Big Plant , coordinated by the Climate Change Coalition of...
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A Quilt of Conservation
April 29, 2025
Nearly four decades ago, a group of visionary conservationists came together with a shared mission: to protect Door County’s exceptional lands and...
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Ellison Bay Landowner Helps Wildlife Thrive with Conservation Easement
April 22, 2025
Door County, WI – “Sometimes she knocks on my window, so I put a cob of corn outside for her,” said Carolyn Hitzeman, the landowner behind a recent...
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Earth Week Events Lineup!
April 15, 2025
Spring is an exciting time in Door County. After a long winter, pops of green begin to appear in the landscape. Birds return too, bringing along their birdsong...
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Ellison Bay Landowner Protects Additional Door County Landscape with Second Conservation Easement
April 4, 2025
A Commitment to Conservation Ellison Bay property owner Michael Schmitz has taken a significant step toward preserving Door County’s natural beauty by...
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Three Springs Nature Preserve Expands 40 Acres For A Total of 555 Acres!
March 10, 2025
Groundwater-fed creek on the newly-purchased property Door County Land Trust is celebrating the protection of an additional 40 acres at Three Springs...
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Land Trust Secures Key Wetland Habitat on Ahnapee River
February 20, 2025
Geese enjoying the riverfront property. Photo credit: Emily Wood Door County, WI – Over 47 acres along the Ahnapee River in the Town of Forestville are...
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Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count!
January 30, 2025
Join this world-wide event February 14 - 17th, 2025 "When the world comes together for the love of birds." How often do we get the chance to contribute...
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Take Action to Protect Door County’s Wild Places
January 27, 2025
Eagle with Nest by Steve Hillebrand USFWS Dear Friends, Can you imagine an issue that 90% of Wisconsin voters agree on? A recent survey by The Nature...
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A Year of Successful Conservation in 2024
January 15, 2025
As we look ahead to the exciting projects on DCLT’s calendar, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible successes of 2024. Thanks to the...
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Barnard Family Preserves Five Generations of Legacy with Door County Land Trust Conservation Easements
December 17, 2024
William and Carl Barnard, photo by Carl Barnard DOOR COUNTY, WI —The Door County Land Trust is celebrating a milestone conservation effort that will preserve a...
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New Conservation Easement in Egg Harbor Protects Forest and More
November 13, 2024
As springtime view of the forest floor on a newly protected conservation easement property. Photo by Drew Reinke The Door County Land Trust (DCLT) is excited...
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“Thanks-Giving: Celebrating a Record-Breaking Year of Land Protection”
November 4, 2024
Thanks-Giving: Door County Land Trust Invites Community to Online Event Showcasing Year of Successes Door County Land Trust is excited to announce its upcoming...
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Hiking during hunting season: how to stay safe
October 8, 2024
Photo courtesy of the Ice Age Trail Alliance Door County Land Trust nature preserves accommodate a wide variety of public uses including hiking, cross-country...
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Land Trust Protects Two New Properties In Hibbard Creek Natural Area
August 21, 2024
An aerial view of Hibbard Creek reveals valued, forested areas that aid in water filtration. Photo by Dan Eggert Door County Land Trust has recently protected...
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Land Trust Adds New Property to Kellner Fen Natural Area
July 30, 2024
The unnamed stream flows through the new property near Kellner Fen. Photo by Brian Forest Door County Land Trust has recently added another protected property...
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Land Trust Addition to Grand View Park is More than Meets the Eye
July 24, 2024
An aerial view from the top of Grand View Scenic Overlook and Park shows the forested tree tops of the newly protected property below. Photo by Dan...
Field Notes
Land Trust Adds Newly Protected Property Within Gibraltar-Ephraim Swamp
July 16, 2024
An aerial view of Gibraltar-Ephraim Swamp Natural Area reveals the woodlands and wetlands that are ideal for migrating birds. Photo by Dan Eggert The value of...
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Camp Cuesta: Protecting Land, Preserving Tradition
July 11, 2024
‘Cuesta’ is Spanish for a ridge or hill with a slope on one side, which perfectly describes the exposed Niagara Escarpment behind the Girl Scout Troop house....
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Door County Land Trust Aims to Purchase Camp Cuesta from the Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
July 11, 2024
The troop house at Camp Cuesta today. Photo by Kay McKinley Joint Press Release: Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes (GSNWGL) proudly announce they...
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Master Naturalists Making Momentum
June 18, 2024
Krista Wilke Samson receives her Master Naturalist certificate from Becky Sapper, Director of the Wisconsin Master Naturalist Program through UW-Madison...
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Successful Bird Migration: Timing IS Everything
May 8, 2024
The success of each year’s spring migration comes down to timing—and climate change is tampering with the clock. Climate change is having a...
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Discovering Common Ground in Land Protection
May 1, 2024
Mike Schmitz and Ginny Bolger on Schmitz's conservation easement. Photo by Kay McKinley Mike Schmitz took a date to the Land Trust’s 2022 Annual...
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Celebrate Earth Week With the Land Trust
April 9, 2024
The Stewardship Workday planting on April 16 was a warmup of sorts for our community tree planting event at Oak Road on Tuesday, April 23. Join us! Video by...
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New Property Protects Nature and Memories at Three Springs
April 9, 2024
A variety of birch, beech, maple, and cedar trees forest the property recently protected at the headwaters of Three Springs Creek. Photo by Kay McKinley Many...
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Three Open Job Postings for 2024
January 23, 2024
Looking for a rewarding career in conservation? Apply for one of our three job positions: Stewardship Field Coordinator, Seasonal Field Coordinator, or...
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Shoreline Property Becomes Land Trust Conservation Easement
January 9, 2024
The Schmitz conservation easement. Kay McKinley photo Shoreline property on the bay of Green Bay owned by Michael Schmitz, of Ellison Bay, was recently...
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Trio of Land Projects Expand Land Protection
December 18, 2023
Hibbard Creek photo by Julie Schartner With the recent addition of three land projects, DCLT now protects more than 9,400 acres across Door County and...
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Hibbard Creek: Extending an Important Wildlife Corridor
December 17, 2023
Hibbard Creek. Photo by Julie Schartner The recent purchase of 77 acres near the Hibbard Creek Natural Area aligns with the Land Trust’s goal to extend...
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Oak Bluff Natural Area: Land Protection by the Bay
December 17, 2023
Oak Bluff Natural Area. Photo by Joe Taylor Door County Land Trust’s portfolio of protected properties includes a variety of ecologically sensitive...
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Southern Door Ecological Gem to Become 15th Land Trust Preserve
December 12, 2023
Bear Creek in summer. Photo by Carrie Ehrfurth. A n exceptionally scenic and ecologically significant 75 acres in the Town of Clay Banks has recently been...
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Three Springs Nature Preserve: A Native Forest for Breeding Birds
November 15, 2023
Three Springs Nature Preserve With pine needles underfoot, and silvery raindrops clinging to flat cedar needles and spider webs, the walk along the forested...
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Hiking During Hunting Season
November 13, 2023
Door County Land Trust nature preserves accommodate a wide variety of public uses including hiking, cross country skiing, wildlife observation, scientific...
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Kellner Fen Natural Area Addition Expands Land Protection
September 15, 2023
Photo by David Heilman Sand Hill Cranes are one of many species that will be protected on the new acreage. The success of Door County Land Trust’s (DCLT) most...
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Now Streaming: Water Protection
August 9, 2023
Below the still surface of Door County’s landscape, under and through the bedrock, water moves rapidly—a mixture of rainwater, snow melt, and dissolved...
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New Preserve to Deliver Drama
August 8, 2023
Bear Creek Nature Preserve It’s hard for the Door County Land Trust Land Team to temper their excitement when describing the property slated for the Land...
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Land Donation Protects Water Quality on Washington Island
July 5, 2023
A long-time Washington Island naturalist has recently donated a 10-acre white cedar forest adjacent to the Coffey Swamp State Natural Area on Washington...
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Digging deeper into new activities
May 11, 2023
The Door County Land Trust is expanding its roster of activities so you might dig a little deeper into your involvement. Join others as you increase your...
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Donated Land Extends Legacy Nature Preserve at Clay Banks
May 1, 2023
The Bogdanowicz family's land donation features 150 feet of undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline. Door County Land Trust photo. A generous land donation by the...
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Kellner Fen Addition Extends Protection of Rare Species
March 14, 2023
Dragon's mouth orchids. The Door County Land Trust recently purchased 63 acres that will extend the protection of water quality and wildlife surrounding the...
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Black History Month: Notable Black Conservationists
February 14, 2023
From highly recognizable, historic names like George Washington Carver to modern day environmentalists like Rue Mapp, persons of color have made significant...
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Fischer Family Inspires Generosity
October 17, 2022
The children of Anne Fischer are putting forth a challenge to those who value the future of Door County’s wild spaces. The Fischer Family’s goal is to inspire...
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How to Stay Safe During Hunting Season
October 16, 2022
Photo courtesy of the Ice Age Trail Alliance Door County Land Trust nature preserves accommodate a wide variety of public uses including hiking, cross country...
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The Big Plant: Native Tree and Pollinator-Friendly Plant Give-Away 2022
April 7, 2022
Native Plant and Tree Give-Away Aims to Improve Wildlife Habitat Throughout Door County Upcoming tree and plant giveaway events: Saturday, April 30, 10-12 –...
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Two Gifts of Land Donated to Door County Land Trust
December 16, 2021
Donated land at Indian Point, photo by Julie Schartner Two Gifts of Land Donated to Door County Land Trust Washington Island, WI -- In this season of giving,...
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Fond du Lac has returned!
December 1, 2021
Fond du Lac, getting ready for her transmitter. (©Rich Armstrong, 2020) Fond du Lac has returned! Fond du Lac, the snowy owl who visited Door County in...
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Chambers Island Nature Preserve Grows with a Key Addition Near Marina
September 22, 2021
Chambers Island aerial, by Dan Eggert Chambers Island Nature Preserve Grows with a Key Addition Near Marina Chambers Island, WI – Door County...
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Hiking during hunting season: how to stay safe
September 22, 2021
Photo courtesy of the Ice Age Trail Alliance Door County Land Trust nature preserves accommodate a wide variety of public uses including hiking, cross country...
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Can You Spare 6 Minutes to Protect More Land?
May 11, 2021
This note is a request for six minutes of your time in the next few days. Your six minutes will help protect more of Door County's exceptional lands and...
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Appreciating Spring
April 1, 2021
Appreciating Spring By Dale Goodner, hike leader, volunteer, and curious citizen To the avid hiker, ecologist, or wood thrush, there is much more to a forest...
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Reading Stories in the Snow
February 10, 2021
Reading the Stories in the Snow! By Terrie Cooper, Community Conservation Director Winter is my favorite time of year when the secret lives of animals are...
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The Twelve Hikes of Christmas
December 25, 2020
A Holiday Nature Celebration The Twelve Hikes of Christmas is our holiday celebration, encouraging you to get outside and see what your favorite nature...
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Land at Heart of Kellner Fen Donated into Permanent Conservation
December 18, 2020
Land at Heart of Kellner Fen Donated into Permanent Conservation Sturgeon Bay, WI – Door County Land Trust is excited to announce the recent acquisition...
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Hiking during hunting season: how to stay safe
November 21, 2020
Photo courtesy of the Ice Age Trail Alliance Door County Land Trust nature preserves accommodate a wide variety of public uses including hiking, cross country...
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Hiking during hunting season: how to stay safe
January 1, 2020
Photo courtesy of the Ice Age Trail Alliance Door County Land Trust nature preserves accommodate a wide variety of public uses including hiking, cross country...
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Hiking during hunting season: how to stay safe
January 1, 2020
Photo courtesy of the Ice Age Trail Alliance Door County Land Trust nature preserves accommodate a wide variety of public uses including hiking, cross country...
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Hiking during hunting season: how to stay safe
January 1, 2020
Photo courtesy of the Ice Age Trail Alliance Door County Land Trust nature preserves accommodate a wide variety of public uses including hiking, cross country...
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Chambers Island Nature Preserve Committee to Receive Conservationist of the Year Award
September 23, 2019
Chambers Island, WI – Door County Land Trust is pleased to announce that four Chambers Island Committee leaders, Mary Brevard, Suzanne Fletcher, Barbara Frank,...
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2019 Annual Gathering Weekend Tickets On Sale Now
August 7, 2019
The Door County Land Trust invites you to the Annual Gathering Weekend August 17-18, 2019 Please call our office to purchase tickets! 920-746-1359 The Power of...
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Surge of Support to Protect Pebble Beach
August 7, 2019
Surge of Support to Protect Pebble Beach Sister Bay, WI – Door County Land Trust is pleased to announce a remarkable gift from angel donors Mary and Bob Wiley...
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Door County Land Trust Announces Challenge Gift to Protect Pebble Beach
August 1, 2019
Door County Land Trust Announces Challenge Gift to Protect Pebble Beach Sister Bay, WI - Door County Land Trust announces a $50,000 challenge gift to help...
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Announcing Pebble Beach
July 24, 2019
Door County Land Trust and Village of Sister Bay Announce Partnership to Protect Pebble Beach Sister Bay, WI - The Door County Land Trust and the Village of...
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July 23, 2019
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Calling all Storytellers! WildWords 2019, April 22nd
February 6, 2019
The Door County Land Trust and Write On, Door County invite you to tell a story at “Wild Words: Celebrate the Lands and Waters of Door County” an event to take...
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9 Acres Donated at Chambers Island Nature Preserve
December 28, 2018
Door County Land Trust is pleased to announce the donation of 9 acres of land at the Chambers Island Nature Preserve. The donation of land, made by Pete and...
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Communications Coordinator Position DEADLINE Nov. 2nd!
October 25, 2018
The Door County Land Trust is looking to hire a Communications Coordinator! The Communications Coordinator helps raise awareness and grow support for the Door...
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Door County Bird Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
August 8, 2017
Protect Yourself Against Mosquito Bites The Door County Public Health Department reports a dead crow found in Door County on 07/26/2017 has tested positive for...
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Land Restoration Specialist at Door County Land Trust Retires
March 20, 2017
After fifteen years growing and shaping the land restoration and stewardship program, land restoration specialist Jodi Milske is retiring. Milske’s role in...
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From Conservation Vision to Nature Preserve
March 8, 2017
Land Selection Process Is a Grand Equation for the Door County Land Trust By Laurel Hauser With 308,480 total acres of land in Door County and natural features...
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Lawrence University, Door County Land Trust sign conservation easement agreement to preserve 305 acres of Björklunden property
November 18, 2016
Bjorklunden shoreline in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin. Photos by Dan Eggert Baileys Harbor, WI An agreement between Lawrence University and the Door County...
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Annual Gathering celebrating 30th Anniversary of the Door County Land Trust
August 15, 2016
The 2016 Annual Gathering finale...a bright horizon for the Land Trust. On Sunday, August 14, 300 members, volunteers and friends gathered to celebrate 30...
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