Explore the Door Hikes
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Aquatic Creatures Discovery
Heins Creek Nature Preserve 7112 Highway 57, Baileys Harbor, United StatesJoin us for a citizen science adventure at the Door County Land Trust's Heins Creek Nature Preserve as we enter the creek and search for aquatic creatures. Heins Creek drains out of Kangaroo Lake into Lake Michigan and is home to a host of species including salmon, trout, northern pike, frogs, salamanders, Belted Kingfishers, ducks,…