Earth Week Events Lineup!

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 to cheer us up. The lake ice has disappeared, opening to views of vast blueness. The community shakes off the restful energy of the “quiet season” and gathers outdoors as the weather permits. With this comes many opportunities to join in the festivity of spring, and the celebration of our home, the Earth! The holiday that we celebrate every day – Earth Day – is coming up on April 22, 2025.

We compiled a list of FREE events surrounding this special time of year for you to participate in, most held locally in Door County, and some online! We can’t wait to see you at these events and out on the trails! Happy Spring!

• Every Day is Earth Day @ Kress Pavilion (4/19)
  

  • Festival Schedule — Every Day is Earth Day
  • Let’s celebrate the people, pollinators, and places that make this planet worth loving—because in Door County, every day is Earth Day.
  • This year’s festival features:
    🌼 Hands-on kids activities & a family-friendly Earthy Egg Hunt
     🎶 Live music and inspiring speakers on how to rewild your land
     🌿 A native plant & pollinator sale
     🦉 Wildlife presentations & eco-themed art
     🎬 A screening of Common Ground
     🌳 Tree giveaways & reforestation roundtable
     🎨 Community art and herbal mocktails
     🎉 And so much more!

• Door County Conservation Mentors @ Crossroads Learning Center Auditorium (6:30 pm on 4/22*) *Earth Day!

  • Charlotte Lukes will present a program which highlights the lives of Miss Emma Toft and Ridges Sanctuary original manager and naturalist, Roy Lukes.
  • The slide program begins at 6:30 PM and is free to anyone. It is co-sponsored by Wild Ones and the Door County Master Gardeners.

• Common Ground Film Screening @ Maritime Musuem (6 pm on 4/24)

  • (15) Screening of Common Ground as part of Every Day is Earth Day Festival | Facebook 
  • Screening of the groundbreaking documentary, Common Ground as part of Every Day is Earth Day festival. This powerful film explores how many issues affecting us today are tied to the health of the world’s soil, with independent farmers and Indigenous practices offering hopeful solutions for our planet’s future.
    Sponsored by Healthy Way Market

• Earth Week Roundtable Discussion on Reforestation @ Bailey’s Harbor Town Hall (6 – 7:30 pm on 4/24) 

  • Join experts from The Ridges, Door County Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, and CCCDC for a conversation on the Boreal & Temperate Mesic Forest Climate Survivability Project—a bold new initiative shaping the future of Door County’s forests.
  • Every Day is Earth Day

• Nature at Dusk: Enjoy the Sights and Sounds @ Oak Road Nature Preserve (7 – 9 pm on 4/25) 

  • Registration: Nature at Dusk: Enjoy the Sights and Sounds by Door County Land Trust
  • Join us for an enchanting evening hike where we’ll explore the world of frogs and waterfowl at Oak Road Nature Preserve. As the sun sets, the sounds of nature come alive providing the perfect backdrop for our adventure. Registration required!

• The Big Plant Concert @ Door Community Auditorium (4/25)

  • Every Day is Earth Day
  • 4 pm: Participate in the Creation of a Larger-than-Life Community Art Installation
  • 6 pm : Fun-Filled Celebration Concert Featuring: Colin Welford with Stuart Sutter (Oboe); Sal Stein & Char Bogda (Violins); David Bell (Clarinet); Cathy Grier (Blues Traveler) and special guest Parker Drew as Mark TwainJoin us for an evening of music, reflection, and art – great for all ages!

• Healthy Kids Day: Northern Door @ YMCA – Jackie & Steve Kane Center (10 am – 1 pm on 5/3)

  • Healthy Kids Day – Kane Center | Door County YMCA
  • The Door County YMCA will join more than 1700 YMCAs and over half a million people for the nation’s largest health fair for kids. YMCA Healthy Kids Day is a FREE, fun-filled day of activities designed to promote healthy children and families in spirit, mind and body. The event celebrates making fitness fun and introduces kids to an array of YMCA programs that teach healthy behaviors. In addition, informational booths provided by various community businesses and programs serve as an opportunity for parents to increase their awareness and learn more about all of the resources in the area available to children and families.

• An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands Online Live Q&A with Filmmaker (4 pm on 4/27) 

  • Q&A Zoom registration: Meeting Registration – Zoom
  • Stream: An Invitation to Wonder – We suggest streaming the movie BEFORE this Q&A event!
  • Streaming is available for a limited time only! Stream the film through April 29th for $8 using the link provided above.

  • Guided by the wisdom of his grandfather, a young filmmaker journeys through the mysterious world of Waubesa Wetlands. Together, they uncover the life, secrets, and importance of wetlands in a way that must be seen to be believed. In a time when wetlands are disappearing faster than almost any other habitat, this is an urgent story of hope for what remains. Only through discovering where we live, and falling in love with it, can we preserve our natural heritage for generations to come.

• Spring Wildflower Walk @ Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve (5/1) 

  • Registration: Spring Wildflower Walk by Door County Land Trust
  • Join us for a delightful Spring Wildflower Walk at Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve! As the landscape awakens from winter, join us to explore the beauty and diversity of spring blossoms in our local natural areas. Registration required!

• Healthy Kids Day: Sturgeon Bay @ YMCA (10 am – 1 pm on 5/3)

  • Healthy Kids Day – Kane Center | Door County YMCA
  • The Door County YMCA will join more than 1700 YMCAs and over half a million people for the nation’s largest health fair for kids. YMCA Healthy Kids Day is a FREE, fun-filled day of activities designed to promote healthy children and families in spirit, mind and body. The event celebrates making fitness fun and introduces kids to an array of YMCA programs that teach healthy behaviors. In addition, informational booths provided by various community businesses and programs serve as an opportunity for parents to increase their awareness and learn more about all of the resources in the area available to children and families.

• Door County Big Plant: Native Tree & Plant Giveaway @ DCLT Office (10 am – 1 pm on 5/17)

  • The Big Plant, coordinated by the Climate Change Coalition of Door County, returns on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with the Door County Land Trust’s native tree and plant giveaway—an opportunity to bring more pollinator-friendly perennials and native trees into our landscapes.
  • Plant giveaway occurs in the DCLT office parking lot located at 217 N Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

If you have questions about events, email [email protected].