Door County Land Trust
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…
Barnard Family Preserves Five Generations of Legacy with Door County Land Trust Conservation Easements
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 piece of local history for years to come. The Barnard brothers, William and Carl, have taken a powerful step to protect their family’s cherished 120-acre property—a legacy that has been…
New Conservation Easement in Egg Harbor Protects Forest and More
The Door County Land Trust (DCLT) is excited to announce a newly protected property south of Egg Harbor. Landowners Michael and Ann Morgan donated a conservation easement agreement on their property, protecting it from future development and contributing to nearby protected lands within a unique area between the Niagara Escarpment and the Green Bay shoreline.…
“Thanks-Giving: Celebrating a Record-Breaking Year of Land Protection”
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 online event, “Thanks-Giving: Celebrating a Record-Breaking Year of Land Protection” on Wednesday, November 20 at 5:30-7:00 pm on Zoom. This event will reflect on a year of remarkable achievements and the…
Join Us This Fall for Exciting Local Events!
The Door County Land Trust is participating in some amazing free fall events that you won’t want to miss! Nov. 14 – Science on Tap: Bats Above and Below the Niagara Escarpment with Jennifer Redell, WDNR (Nov. 14 at 6:00 pm at Bridge Up Brewing.) We welcome all to come connect, learn,…
Hiking during hunting season:
how to stay safe
Door County Land Trust nature preserves accommodate a wide variety of public uses including hiking, cross country skiing, wildlife observation, scientific research, and hunting. In order to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all visitors to our nature preserves, we ask hikers to review hunting safety guidelines and be aware during the season. Hunting…
Door County Land Trust preserves and protected places
