Door County Land Trust
Ellison Bay Landowner Helps Wildlife Thrive with Conservation Easement
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 conservation easement donation to the Door County Land Trust, referring to a lone turkey that occasionally visits her property. “There are many groups of turkeys that…
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…
Ellison Bay Landowner Protects Additional Door County Landscape with Second Conservation Easement
A Commitment to Conservation Ellison Bay property owner Michael Schmitz has taken a significant step toward preserving Door County’s natural beauty by completing conservation easement agreements on three parcels with the Door County Land Trust. The first agreement, finalized at the end of 2023, ensures that a four-acre parcel containing 600 feet of undeveloped…
Trails, Parks, and Waterways: How Knowles-Nelson Protects What Makes Door County Special
League of Women Voters to Host Talk on Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program! The League of Women Voters of Door County invites you to an informative evening exploring how the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program protects what makes Door County so special – our trails, parks, and waterways! Join us on April 7, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Crossroads at Big Creek for…
Three Springs Nature Preserve Expands 40 Acres For A Total of 555 Acres!
Groundwater-fed creek on the newly-purchased property Door County Land Trust is celebrating the protection of an additional 40 acres at Three Springs Nature Preserve! DCLT closed on the purchase last week, bringing the preserve’s total protected acreage to 555 and DCLT’s overall protected acreage to 9,943! This wetland tract falls within the Three Springs…
Join the 2025 Big Plant Native Tree & Plant Giveaway!
Native Plant and Tree Give-Away Aims to Improve Wildlife Habitat Throughout Door County Upcoming tree and plant giveaway events: *** How to Plant Trees and Perennials: How to plant 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…
Land Trust Secures Key Wetland Habitat on Ahnapee River
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 now permanently protected by Door County Land Trust thanks to our most recent land acquisition. On February 5th the Land Trust completed the purchase of this ecologically significant…
Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count!
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 to collective efforts spanning the entire globe? The scope of the Great Backyard Bird Count is just one of many features that make this annual campaign…
Take Action to Protect Door County’s Wild Places
Dear Friends, Can you imagine an issue that 90% of Wisconsin voters agree on? A recent survey by The Nature Conservancy shows overwhelming public support for state funding dedicated to conserving our land, water, and wildlife—proving just how deeply Wisconsinites value our natural resources. For over 30 years, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has been the…
A Year of Successful Conservation in 2024
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 unwavering support of our generous community, we were able to protect a record 17 properties in Door County—ensuring their preservation forever. It’s hard to fully capture…
Door County Land Trust preserves and protected places
