Songs of Nature Concert
2018-07-06 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St,, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209, United States
Benefiting the Nature Center at Peninsula State Park
With Beth Chafey-Hon, violinist/violist, composer, and arranger
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Online ticket sales are now closed. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door prior to the concert. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted for payment.
The Friends of Peninsula State Park are hosting a benefit concert for the Nature Center on July 6 in the Great Hall of the new Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor. Proceeds will support construction of an addition to the Nature Center that will provide meeting space, indoor restrooms, and additional storage and work space.
Doors open at 2:00 p.m. with a silent auction of Eagle Tower items (click here to view). Light refreshments will be served. The program will also include a brief update on expansion plans for the Nature Center at Peninsula State Park.
Beth Chafey-Hon will perform a program of her own fully-scored compositions for violin and various ensembles. Her music will be accompanied by spectacular images of Door County, including photographs by Tim Erskine, artwork from Edgewood Orchard Galleries, and pictures of the southern California desert that Beth visited last winter.
EVENT SCHEDULE:

2:00 p.m.
2:00-3:00 p.m.
3:00-4:30 p.m.
4:30-5:00 p.m.

Doors open
Check-in and silent auction – light refreshments served
Concert and program
Depart – pick up auction items

2018 Friends Annual Meeting
2018-08-25 11:30 - 14:00 | Peninsula State Park – Weborg Point, 9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, 54212, United States
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Please join the Friends of Peninsula State Park for a potluck picnic lunch at 11:30 a.m. Following a brief business meeting, there will be a special presentation at 1 p.m. on the “Secret Life of Jumping Worms.” Bernadette “Bernie” Williams, Plant Pest and Disease Specialist in Forest Health for the Wisconsin DNR, has spent the last 14 years studying and surveying earthworms and will be revealing their secrets. Come learn everything you ever wanted to know about worms, especially the invasive “jumping worm”, and leave with a new appreciation, respect, and perhaps even fear of this incredible animal!
RSVP to info@peninsulafriends.org with the number who will be attending. Please bring a dish to pass. Soft drinks, brats, and hot dogs will be provided by the Friends.
Parking at Weborg Shelter is limited. Additional parking is available just north of the campground at Nelson Point. A park sticker is required.
Hope to see you there. Feel free to bring a friend!

13th Annual "Fall 50" Run - Volunteers Needed!
2018-10-20
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**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED**
The “Fall 50” Run is designed to be a daylong adventure set against the colorful backdrop of Door County during peak Fall colors. Participants may compete as members of a team of 2-5 runners or as a solo ultra-marathoner. The course starts at the northern tip of the Door County peninsula at Gills Rock and travels south, primarily on back roads along the western shoreline. It passes through quaint villages and beautiful park areas including Ellison Bay, Sister Bay, Ephraim, Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, Juddville, Egg Harbor, Murphy Park, Little Harbor, Old Stone Quarry Park and finally Sturgeon Bay.
The Friends of Peninsula State Park provide volunteers to assist with parking and rest stations along the route. If you would like to help the Friends with this event, please contact Steve Strucely at manager@peninsulafriends.org.

Holiday Sale!
2018-12-01 - 2018-12-31 | Peninsula State Park – Park Headquarters, 9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States
Help support the Friends of Peninsula Park while you do your holiday gift shopping! Cute plush animals come with bows and gift tags. Camp Meenahga glass jars are 3 for $10. Pen Park pint glasses are $3 each.
All items are available for purchase at the Park Office. The office is open 7 days a week (except holidays) from 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Unfortunately, we are not able to ship items at this time.
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Candlelight Ski/Hike - 2019
2019-02-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Peninsula State Park, 9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States
Peninsula State Park will host a candlelight ski/hike on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 5:30 pm – 8 pm. Skiers and hikers are invited to head out on a one-mile candlelit trail. Snowshoes are also permitted if there is sufficient snow. At the end of the trail, enjoy a bonfire with refreshments. Participants may wish to bring a small flashlight or headlamp. Pets are not allowed.
Skiers/hikers should enter at Highland Road (one mile north of Fish Creek at the Highway 42 and County A intersection). The event is free, but a state park vehicle admission sticker is required. Purchase your sticker at Park Headquarters (open until 7:30 pm), the new electronic kiosk at Eagle Terrace, or the self-registration station on the day of the event. A trail pass is not required for this event.
The event will take place even if there is not snow, but it will be cancelled if there is severe weather such as extreme cold. Access may be restricted if parking capacity is reached. For more information, or to check the status on the day of the event, call the park office at 920-868-3258.

Work*Play*Earth Day 2019
2019-04-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Peninsula State Park – Park Headquarters, 9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States
Peninsula State Park will will be participating in the statewide Work*Play*Earth Day event on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m.-12 noon. The event is sponsored by the Wisconsin DNR and Friends of Wisconsin State Parks. Help is needed to plant trees, clear brush, and pick up litter. Volunteers should wear work shoes/boots, long pants, and gloves if they have them. Individuals and groups are welcome. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
Please meet at the Nicolet Beach parking lot for group assignments. Noon refreshments and treats will be provided. Park admission is free to volunteers. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, call the park office at 920-868-3258.

Smokey Bear at Pen Park
2019-05-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Peninsula State Park – White Cedar Nature Center
Smokey Bear will be at the White Cedar Nature Center on Saturday, May 25, sharing his fire safety message as part of his 75th birthday celebration. The program begins at 10:30 a.m. with the true story of how rangers rescued Smokey as a cub from a forest fire. Smokey will arrive about 11 a.m. and be at the Nature Center until noon.
The program is free and open to the public but a state park vehicle sticker is required. Come shake paws and receive a Smokey Bear prize. Kids can color a retro nature transfer that park staff will iron on a t-shirt. Shirts are free but donations are appreciated. For additional information, call 920-854-5976 or 920-868-3258, or email kathleen.harris@wisconsin.gov.

Raptors at Pen Park
2019-07-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Peninsula State Park – White Cedar Nature Center
Peninsula State Park welcomes live birds of prey (hawks and owls) from Open Door Bird Sanctuary on Tuesday, July 2, from 10 – 11 a.m. Come to the White Cedar Nature Center to see these impressive birds. Learn how they hunt and survive in the wild and discover what we can do to help them thrive in nature. This program is free and open to the public but a state park vehicle sticker is required. If you need additional information call Peninsula’s nature center at 920-854-5976.

Gettysburg Address and Flag Raising - Plus Smokey Bear!
2019-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Peninsula State Park – White Cedar Nature Center
Celebrate Independence Day at Peninsula State Park’s nature center on Wednesday, July 3, from 10 – 11 a.m. We’ll raise the flag together then listen to a reading of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address by Charles Dickson. Afterwards, Smokey Bear, America’s firefighting bear, will arrive to “shake paws”. Kids who recite Smokey’s fire safety message will receive a prize. This program is free and open to the public but a state park vehicle sticker is required. If you need additional information phone Peninsula’s nature center at 920-854-5976.

2019 American Honey Queen Visit
2019-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Peninsula State Park – White Cedar Nature Center
Meet “nature’s royalty” when Hannah Sjostrom, the 2019 American Honey Queen, visits the White Cedar Nature Center on Thursday, July 11. She will highlight the economic importance of honeybees because of their role as pollinators. She’ll reveal amazing ways bees survive, and how we can help them thrive in nature. All ages are welcome at this free event and selfies with this brainy and bee-tiful empress are encouraged.
Drop by the Nature Center any time from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Queen Hannah will address the group about 10:30 a.m. Children’s activities are scheduled, too, while supplies last. Be sure to walk to the Nature Center’s bee and butterfly meadow during your visit. Peninsula is featuring a bee as its 2019 commemorative Like to Hike pin, too. The event is free but a state park vehicle sticker is required.
For more information, contact Park Naturalist Kathleen Harris at 920-559-2447 or email kathleen.harris@wisconsin.gov.

Eagle Harbor Inn - Waseda Bone Broth Demonstration
2019-10-24 17:00 - 18:30
Eagle Harbor Inn is hosting a bone broth demonstration by Waseda Farms on October 24 at 5 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of Peninsula State Park.Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/353918115492127/ for more information about signing up to attend if you are interested.

First Day Hike 2020
2020-01-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Peninsula State Park – Park Headquarters, 9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States
The Friends will lead a 1-2 mile family-friendly hike followed by hot chocolate and cookies at
Peninsula State Park on January 1. The hike will start at 10 AM from the Warming Shelter on Highland Road. Parking is available near the shelter and in Lot 5. The event is open to all, but a State Park vehicle sticker is required. Please, no pets. A downloadable park map is below.
In case of severe weather, please call the park office at (920) 868-3258 about cancellation information.

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Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe 2020
2020-02-01 17:30 - 20:00 | Peninsula State Park – Park Headquarters, 9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States
Peninsula State Park will host a candlelight ski/hike/snowshoe event on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 5:30 pm – 8 pm. Skiers and hikers are invited to head out on a one-mile candlelit trail. Snowshoes are also permitted. At the end of the trail, enjoy a bonfire with refreshments. Participants may wish to bring a small flashlight or headlamp. Pets are not allowed.
Skiers, hikers, and snowshoers should enter at Highland Road (one mile north of Fish Creek at the Highway 42 and County A intersection). The event is free, but a state park vehicle admission sticker is required. Purchase your sticker at Park Headquarters (open until 7:30 pm), the new electronic kiosk at Eagle Terrace, or the self-registration station on the day of the event. A trail pass is not required for this event.
The event will take place even if there is not snow, but it will be cancelled if there is severe weather. Access may be restricted if parking capacity is reached. To check the status on the day of the event, call the park office at 920-868-3258.
A downloadable park map is below.

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Test Event - Naturalist #1
2023-01-26 08:00 - 17:00
Test only a test

Happy Little 5K
2023-04-22 - 2023-04-28 | Peninsula State Park – White Cedar Nature Center
Inspired by Bob Ross’ love of the outdoors and our virtual race!
Local runners, walkers, and hikers can complete their 5K in Peninsula State Park anytime during the designated week. Pick up Peninsula’s 5K route in the park’s headquarters or White Cedar Nature Center. Along your path you’ll learn some fun facts about Wisconsin’s resident trees.
Joining us on Earth Day? Join us in the White Cedar Nature Center! We’ll celebrate Earth Day the way Bob Ross would, with fun water coloring for kids of all ages. Join us in the White Cedar Nature Center!

Ask A Naturalist 🌲🦅🐸🦋
2023-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Peninsula State Park – Eagle Tower, 45.163211456809854,-87.19849467431641
Wondered who left that track on the trail? What kind of berries are those? Or what makes Peninsula Parks cliff so special?
Look no further than your Peninsula Park naturalists, the people whose job it is to help you understand the natural world around you.
Stop by with your questions on your journey to the top of the tower. Inclement weather: Drop in will be held at the white cedar nature center.

Migratory Bird Day
2023-05-13
More details TBA!!

Campfire w/the Warden @ Tennison Host Site
2023-05-19 19:00 - 20:00

Snakes of Door County 🐍
2023-05-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Peninsula State Park – Eagle Tower, 45.163211456809854,-87.19849467431641
Join Ranger Brynna at Eagle Tower when she shares with park visitors about this fascinating group of unique animals.
Whether simply curious, passionate, or have mixed emotions about snakes, this event will provide you with greater insight about these often mysterious and misunderstood creatures.
Come join the experience!
This interpretive drop in is free of charge and wheelchair accessible. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing for this outdoor event. Everyone is welcome.

Natural Resources Foundation (NRF) Field Trip
2023-05-25
Paying NRF participants – Eric Hyde, Jen Birkholz and Krista Lutzke
Centered around stewardship, with trainings and community outreach events led by
expert Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Teams, the intended outcome for every Leave
No Trace Spotlight is to strengthen stewardship efforts and partnerships by empowering
stakeholders, land managers, volunteers, and outdoor enthusiasts through Leave No
Trace education to ensure a sustainable recreation future for all.

Open Door Bird Sanctuary: Great Migration
2023-05-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Peninsula State Park – White Cedar Nature Center
Migratory raptors make their trip twice a year, learn how they prepare and what obstacles they’ll face and meet a few of our raptors.

Festival of Nature Field Trip
2023-05-26
Paying Festival of Nature Field Trip participants – Eric Hyde and Krista Lutzke
Centered around stewardship, with trainings and community outreach events led by
expert Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Teams, the intended outcome for every Leave
No Trace Spotlight is to strengthen stewardship efforts and partnerships by empowering
stakeholders, land managers, volunteers, and outdoor enthusiasts through Leave No
Trace education to ensure a sustainable recreation future for all.

Storytime: Reading by Peter Perchy author and crafts with the artist
2023-05-27 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-03 11:00 - 11:30 | Peninsula State Park – White Cedar Nature Center
Veterinarian Lois Kurschner – the owner of Animal Clinic of Sturgeon Bay – and collaborating artist David Hackett have released Peter Perchy: Two Little Perch in Sturgeon Bay, a new children’s book that’s a story of compassion, friendship and happy endings, told throughout time.
Join the author Lois Kurschner for our Storytime reading and artist Dave Hackett.

Sun Smart 🏖️
2023-05-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Peninsula State Park – White Cedar Nature Center
DNR photo by Nick Meiers.

Join Ranger Ballard at the Nature Center to learn how the sun can be harmful to our skin and how to properly protect yourself while participating in interactive activities.
The interpretive program is free of charge, wheelchair accessible and everyone is welcome. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing— and sunscreen! —for this outdoor event.
Whether you’re young or young at heart you are sure to learn something you didn’t know before. Come be Sun Smart!

Learn To Fish 🎣
2023-05-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Peninsula State Park – Weborg Point, 9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, 54212, United States
Want to give fishing try?
Join our Wildlife Conservation Educator along with the Park Naturalist for our Learn to Fish program and learn the basics. When you’re ready you’ll be able to catch fish from our Weborg Pier. We will supply all the equipment and bait. If you are 16 and older, you will need a fishing license. This program’s activities are designed with families in mind, but open to kids of all ages.
Walk-ins to Weborg Pier welcome. Parking is limited at Weborg campground and overflow.

Free Weekend
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-04 | Peninsula State Park, 9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States
Communities and Families – Krista Lutzke, Nick Legler, Fisheries
For the first weekend every June, visitors can explore it all with state park admission
fees, fishing licenses and trail passes waived. During this event the fisheries fish tank,
Peter Perchy author and illustrator, and more will be in attendance during the event.

Yoga on the Beach w/Kind Soul Yoga: DONATION DAY
2023-06-03 08:00 - 09:00 | Peninsula State Park – Nicolet Beach, 45.16459063279326,-87.22407221948242
Surrounded by the beautiful setting of Nicolet Bay and Beach, Janet will guide you with slow flowing yoga movements that incorporate several modifications, longer holds and controlled breathwork. This style is suited to most levels of physical ability as participants can comfortably adjust movements to their own capabilities.
Classes will be held at Nicolet Beach from 8:00am until 9:00am, weather permitting.
*The June 3rd date is special in that Janet will be donating 50% of her yoga session proceeds to the Friends of Peninsula State Park. The Friends will use this donation to help fund Park improvements as 100% of all donations are used right in Peninsula State Park.
The cost of the one-hour class is $10 per participant. Bring your own mat and hydration. A limited number of mats will be available for rent.
In case of inclement weather Janet will hold the session at her studio (limited to the first 10 participants) located in the Top of the Hill Shops 9331 Spring Rd B24 in Fish Creek. http://www.kindsoulyoga.com

Trail Run Tuesdays
2023-06-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Peninsula State Park, 9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States
Join Peninsula Park’s Manager, Matt Ernst for a run through Peninsula Park.
Run at your own pace along the trails while we share what makes this place so special to along the way!
Each week offers one of five 3-mile route options.
Stop by the visitor center for the weekly route.
Rain or Shine! Be sure to wear weather appropriate attire and bring hydration.

Storytime: Mighty Wings w/the Author 🦋
2023-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Peninsula State Park – White Cedar Nature Center
Join children’s book author Debbie Clement to sing and dance while learning about Monarch butterflies.
Meet at 11 a.m. at the Nature Center.
