Tour the Ephraim Swamp

with Lee Frelich & Chuck Lauter

Ephraim Swamp is an important wetland bound on the north, east and south sides by the Niagara Escarpment and upland areas. These rare coastal wetlands play a crucial role in preserving the quality of water that flows into Ephraim’s Eagle Harbor and help to prevent flooding in the Village of Ephraim and adjacent coastal areas. Ephraim Swamp’s wetlands harbor a diverse array of uncommon plants and animals, including the federally endangered Hine’s Emerald dragonfly which can be found foraging for insects in the swamp.

Lee Frelich, Director, University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology, and part-time Door County resident, will discuss the present-day ecology of the swamp and talk about the alterations we can expect as our climate continues to change. Frelich will be accompanied by Chuck Lauter who has lived on the edge of the swamp for many years and has spent much time exploring and writing about it.

Fee: $40/person

Capacity: 8*

Meet: Door County Land Trust Easement, 3052 Gibraltar Rd., Fish Creek. Park along the road and a greeter will meet you.

Capacity is limited. Registration is required.

To register, contact Nicole, 715-330-4660 or nicole@lnrp.org

*Note: Capacity may increase as CDC guidelines allow. Watch our website and Facebook page for updates.

A similar field trip is planned for July 31 at 10am see: HERE

This event is a part of the Climate Change Coalition’s 2021: A Season of Action.