THE LAKESHORE DIGEST NEWSLETTER WITH EVENTS LISTED

Think & Drink – Winter and Water at the South Pole

Hosted by the Wisconsin Maritime Museum

When: December 4th; 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Where: The Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Virtual

Wishing For Winter

Hosted by Maywood Environmental Park

When: December 6th; 2:00 – 7:00 PM

Where: Maywood Ecology Center

Lecture: Door County Conifers and the History of Christmas Trees

Hosted by Crossroads at Big Creek

When: December 22nd; 1:30 – 3:00 PM
Where: The Collins Learning Center

Winter Salt Week 2026

Prepare to join in work together to help keep freshwater fresh! Attend a series of local events and webinars to raise awareness around salt pollution and reduction solutions!

Deck the Halls at Crossroads

December 4th; 1:00 – 3:30 PM

Join Crossroads at Big Creek to gather branches and other items to create a natural Christmas to be put up as holiday decor at the Collins Learning Center. Make sure to dress for the weather!

Nature Knowledge

December 9th; 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Join Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust for a trivia night at McFleshman’s Brewing Company and test your knowledge of ecological trivia!

Christmas Bird Count

December 14th; All day

Join The Ridges Sanctuary in the National Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count – the longest-running community science bird project! This opportunity is open to all who want to count birds that day, whether that be from your own home bird feeder or out in the field.

Fishmas for the Future

December 19th; 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Join Tori and the Friends of the Manitowoc River Watershed for a fun and meaningful morning the whole family will enjoy. Together, we’ll craft eco-friendly fish ornaments, learn simple ways to care for our local waterways, and make pledges that help protect aquatic life for generations to come.

Vantage Data Centers Pledges $3M to Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership to Restore Valley Creek Corridor and Advance Water Positivity in Wisconsin

DDC Earns DNR Recycling Award

Buckle Up, Birders — This Winter Is Looking Finchy

Here’s How Games and Graphics are Helping Get Teenagers Excited About Protecting the Environment