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2020 Events, Hikes, and Activities

  From colorful wildflowers blooming across the peninsula to the calming roll of Lake Michigan waves on the shore, Door County has shed its winter coat and is buzzing with new life and summertime sunshine. Normally, this is the time for exploring preserve trails through a guided hike, gathering together at events, or celebrating community…

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Plains Garter Snake coloring book page

Enjoy this scientific, fun, and free coloring page download! Simply submit your email & you’ll see an image to click and download.

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Porcupine coloring book page

On Mother’s Day, enjoy this scientific, fun, and free coloring page download! Simply submit your email & you’ll see an image to click and download.

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Door County Daily Nature

Join us in celebrating the rhythm of the days and seasons by sharing photos, observations, and reflections from nature. Just as spring pushes forward, so too does our community-focused conservation work. We invite you to reach out to us and stay connected. Share your thoughts and pictures below. After review, we’ll post them on this page…

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Amphibian coloring book page

Enjoy this scientific, fun, and free coloring page download! Simply submit your email & you’ll see an image to click and download.

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Springtime Emerges at Erskine Woods

Wanted to share some photos of my walk at Erskine Woods! – Amy Watts Dwyer

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Door County Ecology: Yellow Bellied Sapsucker

  Door County Ecology at Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve. Learn how to spot signs of a Yellow Bellied Sapsucker! – Mary and Dale Goodner

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Door County Ecology: Difference Between Red Pine and White Pine

  Door County Ecology at Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve. Learn the difference between Red Pine and White Pine! – Mary and Dale Goodner

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Happy Earth Day!

In celebration of the 50th Earth Day, enjoy these scientific, fun, and free downloads for you! Simply enter your email to download the Door County coloring pages and phenology calendar for April & May.

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