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Hunt for Skittering Critters During “No Family Left Inside” Program, June 12

Posted on 04. Jun, 2010 by Karen Newbern.

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Door County Ponds and creeks harbor some of the most fascinating creatures – caddisflies that build their own homes out of sand or vegetation, whirligig beetles that spin in mad circles on the surface, and damselfly nymphs that breathe through feathery “tails.”
Parents and children can explore together and discover these amazing creatures during “Skittering Critters,” [...]

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Registration Now Open for Door County Festival of Nature, May 21-23

Posted on 11. Apr, 2009 by Karen Newbern.

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The Ridges Sanctuary announced this week that they are now accepting registrations for the 7th Annual Door County Festival of Nature, May 21-23.
The Festival of Nature is a three-day program of guided field trips and presentations, highlighting the incredible natural beauty and diversity of Door County. Over 50 field trips are offered this year, including [...]

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Weekly Snowshoe Hikes Offered at Ridges Sanctuary

Posted on 02. Jan, 2009 by Karen Newbern.

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“A man may not golf and still be human, but the man who does not like to see, hunt, photograph, or otherwise outwit birds or animals is hardly normal. He is supercivilized and I for one do not know how to deal with him.” – Aldo Leopold
Snowshoeing is a great way to explore Door County [...]

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