Instructors: Mike Schneider & Jeff Lutsey

Composting is a great way to reduce landfill waste and, for gardeners, to produce their own organic material for soil improvement. And making it is not at all difficult. In this class, Mike will cover the basics of home composting, from which materials to compost, which materials to avoid composting, compost pile management, the various kinds of compost bins and structures, and how to use finished compost. For those who do not garden but would still like to divert their compostable kitchen scraps from the landfill, Jeff will provide information on how to do this through the Climate Change Coalition of Door County’s compost program, along with other information about the coalition’s work regarding composting.

Class Cost: $25
Register at: The Clearing Website

Climate Workshop at The Clearing – 2 days

Thurs Jan 30 & ThurS Feb 6, from 9 am to 12 Noon

Instructors Deneen Hopkins Wiske, Roy Thilly, & Jeff Lutsey

On these two days, we will work together to answer the questions:

(1) What are the most significant climate risks and vulnerabilities to Door County?

(2) How do we begin creating a resilience plan to address those risks?

On Day 1 (Jan. 30), we will summarize current climate data and Door County climate work to date. Climate resilience expert Sascha Peterson of Adaptation International, will introduce community-level climate action planning, provide examples from other communities, and offer suggestions for our approach and strategy.

On Day 2 (Feb 6), we will build upon our work from Day 1 to identify and prioritize the climate risks we face in Door County. We will break into working groups that will each focus on a specific vulnerability and brainstorm practical next steps to address the risk to develop a resilience action plan for each risk.

Our goal over these two days is to create the roadmap to help us organize and inspire community-wide involvement in climate resilience planning, and engage key partners and supporters to fully develop and execute a Door County Climate Resilience Plan. Results from this workshop will be immediately incorporated into the Climate Change Coalition’s 2025 work plan with work and milestones as soon as spring 2025. 

Register HERE at The Clearing.

Climate Workshop at The Clearing – 2 days

Thurs Jan 30 & ThurS Feb 6, from 9 am to 12 Noon

Instructors Deneen Hopkins Wiske, Roy Thilly, & Jeff Lutsey

On these two days, we will work together to answer the questions: 

(1) What are the most significant climate risks and vulnerabilities to Door County?

(2) How do we begin creating a resilience plan to address those risks?

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On Day 1 (Jan. 30), we will summarize current climate data and Door County climate work to date. Climate resilience expert Sascha Peterson of Adaptation International, will introduce community-level climate action planning, provide examples from other communities, and offer suggestions for our approach and strategy.

On Day 2 (Feb 6), we will build upon our work from Day 1 to identify and prioritize the climate risks we face in Door County. We will break into working groups that will each focus on a specific vulnerability and brainstorm practical next steps to address the risk to develop a resilience action plan for each risk.

Our goal over these two days is to create the roadmap to help us organize and inspire community-wide involvement in climate resilience planning, and engage key partners and supporters to fully develop and execute a Door County Climate Resilience Plan. Results from this workshop will be immediately incorporated into the Climate Change Coalition’s 2025 work plan with work and milestones as soon as spring 2025. 

Register HERE at The Clearing.

Join us for our Winter Planet Potluck!
Dinner with friends and screening of the groundbreaking documentary, Common Ground

We’re excited to announce we’ll be screening the groundbreaking documentary, Common Ground. This powerful film explores how many issues affecting us today are tied to the health of the world’s soil, with independent farmers and Indigenous practices offering hopeful solutions for our planet’s future.

Bring a dish to pass for an evening of community, seasonal treats, and inspiration!

Thursday, Dec. 12 at Kress Pavilion
4:30/5PM - Arrive
5:30 PM - Buffet Opens
6:30 PM - Film Screening

RSVP HERE

Thursday, October 3, at 6 - 8 pm

Muse, 330 Jefferson St. Sturgeon Bay, WI

(The new building at the corner of Jefferson & 3rd Ave)

Let’s get together to learn and discuss…

• What is the current status of SOLAR in Door County?

• What are the ways you can bring SOLAR to your home, business, or non-profit building, to reduce your power bills and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions?

• How can we move Door County’s energy use forward?

Hosted by Climate Change Coalition of Door County, with the participation of Sturgeon Bay Utilities, to educate and share information on solar, and to gather thoughts and feedback from the community, to assess the interest and, and the viability.       

Please sign-up and register HERE

The Climate Change Coalition is thrilled to announce a new food scrap drop spot at the Jacksonport Farmers Market! Thanks to a partnership with the Village of Egg Harbor and a generous grant from the USDA, we’re now accepting compost!

Every bit counts in our food waste diversion efforts and now you can join the movement right here at the Farmers Market. With the help of our local partner, Going Garbage, any compost collected will be transferred to the Village of Egg Harbor compost site. 🔄

Here’s how you can get involved:
🥕 Bring your own bucket and fill it up with compostable goodies
💚 Don’t have a bucket? No problem! Get one from DCCI for a $25 donation
🌟 Drop off food waste at the Jacksonport Farmers Market or one of our other DCCI sites and feel good knowing you’re making a difference!

Woods walk

Forest ecologist Lee Frelich will lead this hike at Door Bluff Headlands County Park on September 21 from 10 am - 12 noon. The woods walk will be approximately 2 miles long, including woods and escarpment shoreline.

We will explore the ecosystem that thrives on this shallow bedrock running along the Bay or Green Bay. And we’ll focus on the succession of native tree types and adaptation occurring and predicted with climate change.

The hike starts at the Door Bluff Headlands County Park parking lot, at 12900 Door Bluff Park Rd. 

Carpooling is enthusiastically encouraged.

More about Lee:

He spent summers in the woods of the County as a boy, so he knows his way around. Following his Ph.D. in Forest Ecology from UW-Madison, he has served as the Director of the University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology.  His research has been featured in the media hundreds of times, including in The New York Times, Newsweek, and National Geographic. 

The hike is limited to 16 participants. Donations are encouraged, and all proceeds support the Climate Change Coalition’s climate education and action mission. 

Advance registration is required. To register, please go to our google form here.

🍂 Join us on Friday, September 20, at Crossroads at Big Creek for our Fall Planet Potluck! 🍂

🍽 Bring your favorite dish to share, and we’ll provide seasonal desserts and beverages (including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options)!

🌲 Special Program: Enjoy a program by renowned ecologist Lee Frelich on the future of Boreal Forests in Door County.

📝 RSVP Magic: Let us know what dish you’re bringing by RSVP'ing here.

🍴 BYOB, Plates & Utensils: Don’t forget to bring your own plate, utensils, and cup. Be sure to have a spoon handy to enjoy our dessert! We’re even giving a prize for the wackiest plate, so let your creativity shine!

Friday, September 20 📍 Crossroads at Big Creek
5 PM - Arrive 
5:15 PM - Enjoy the Potluck
6:15 PM - Program by Lee Frelich

See you there for an evening of great food, thought-provoking conversation, and community spirit! 🌟
Family-friendly, with supervised activities for kiddos during the presentation. 

RSVP HERE

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And, Lee will also be hosting a Woods Walk, on Saturday at Door Bluff Headlands. However, it is limited to 16 participants. Please register here. 

The Climate Change Coalition is thrilled to announce a new food scrap drop spot at the Jacksonport Farmers Market! Thanks to a partnership with the Village of Egg Harbor and a generous grant from the USDA, we’re now accepting compost!

Every bit counts in our food waste diversion efforts and now you can join the movement right here at the Farmers Market. With the help of our local partner, Going Garbage, any compost collected will be transferred to the Village of Egg Harbor compost site. 🔄

Here’s how you can get involved:
🥕 Bring your own bucket and fill it up with compostable goodies
💚 Don’t have a bucket? No problem! Get one from DCCI for a $25 donation
🌟 Drop off food waste at the Jacksonport Farmers Market or one of our other DCCI sites and feel good knowing you’re making a difference!

The Climate Change Coalition is thrilled to announce a new food scrap drop spot at the Jacksonport Farmers Market! Thanks to a partnership with the Village of Egg Harbor and a generous grant from the USDA, we’re now accepting compost!

Every bit counts in our food waste diversion efforts and now you can join the movement right here at the Farmers Market. With the help of our local partner, Going Garbage, any compost collected will be transferred to the Village of Egg Harbor compost site. 🔄

Here’s how you can get involved:
🥕 Bring your own bucket and fill it up with compostable goodies
💚 Don’t have a bucket? No problem! Get one from DCCI for a $25 donation
🌟 Drop off food waste at the Jacksonport Farmers Market or one of our other DCCI sites and feel good knowing you’re making a difference!

The Climate Change Coalition is thrilled to announce a new food scrap drop spot at the Jacksonport Farmers Market! Thanks to a partnership with the Village of Egg Harbor and a generous grant from the USDA, we’re now accepting compost!

Every bit counts in our food waste diversion efforts and now you can join the movement right here at the Farmers Market. With the help of our local partner, Going Garbage, any compost collected will be transferred to the Village of Egg Harbor compost site. 🔄

Here’s how you can get involved:
🥕 Bring your own bucket and fill it up with compostable goodies
💚 Don’t have a bucket? No problem! Get one from DCCI for a $25 donation
🌟 Drop off food waste at the Jacksonport Farmers Market or one of our other DCCI sites and feel good knowing you’re making a difference!

The Climate Change Coalition is thrilled to announce a new food scrap drop spot at the Jacksonport Farmers Market! Thanks to a partnership with the Village of Egg Harbor and a generous grant from the USDA, we’re now accepting compost!

Every bit counts in our food waste diversion efforts and now you can join the movement right here at the Farmers Market. With the help of our local partner, Going Garbage, any compost collected will be transferred to the Village of Egg Harbor compost site. 🔄

Here’s how you can get involved:
🥕 Bring your own bucket and fill it up with compostable goodies
💚 Don’t have a bucket? No problem! Get one from DCCI for a $25 donation
🌟 Drop off food waste at the Jacksonport Farmers Market or one of our other DCCI sites and feel good knowing you’re making a difference!

The Climate Change Coalition is thrilled to be part of the Baileys Harbor Farmers Market this summer! We invite you to visit our booth every other Sunday, we’ll talk composting, you can pick up a compost bucket, and even receive a free tree from The Big Plant while supplies last!

Join us to envision and craft the future world you desire at our free kids' art workshop, guided by artist educator

Jill Newman.

Explore the power of human activity and create a personal 11 x 14-inch poster that celebrates our potential to positively impact our climate.

Geared to ages 7 and up

Tues, July 16: 3-4 pm at Sturgeon Bay Library

Fri, August 2: 10-11 am at Fish Creek Library

Wed, August 7: 3-4 pm at Forestville Library

Thurs, August 8: 11-12 pm at Ephraim Library

Sat, August 10: 10-11 am at Baileys Harbor Library

Thurs, August 22: 10-11 am at Egg Harbor Library

Sat, August 24: 10:30-11:30 am at Sister Bay Library

Join us to envision and craft the future world you desire at our free kids' art workshop, guided by artist educator

Jill Newman.

Explore the power of human activity and create a personal 11 x 14-inch poster that celebrates our potential to positively impact our climate.

Geared to ages 7 and up

Tues, July 16: 3-4 pm at Sturgeon Bay Library

Fri, August 2: 10-11 am at Fish Creek Library

Wed, August 7: 3-4 pm at Forestville Library

Thurs, August 8: 11-12 pm at Ephraim Library

Sat, August 10: 10-11 am at Baileys Harbor Library

Thurs, August 22: 10-11 am at Egg Harbor Library

Sat, August 24: 10:30-11:30 am at Sister Bay Library

The Climate Change Coalition is thrilled to announce a new food scrap drop spot at the Jacksonport Farmers Market! Thanks to a partnership with the Village of Egg Harbor and a generous grant from the USDA, we’re now accepting compost!

Every bit counts in our food waste diversion efforts and now you can join the movement right here at the Farmers Market. With the help of our local partner, Going Garbage, any compost collected will be transferred to the Village of Egg Harbor compost site. 🔄

Here’s how you can get involved:
🥕 Bring your own bucket and fill it up with compostable goodies
💚 Don’t have a bucket? No problem! Get one from DCCI for a $25 donation
🌟 Drop off food waste at the Jacksonport Farmers Market or one of our other DCCI sites and feel good knowing you’re making a difference!

The Climate Change Coalition is thrilled to announce a new food scrap drop spot at the Jacksonport Farmers Market! Thanks to a partnership with the Village of Egg Harbor and a generous grant from the USDA, we’re now accepting compost!

Every bit counts in our food waste diversion efforts and now you can join the movement right here at the Farmers Market. With the help of our local partner, Going Garbage, any compost collected will be transferred to the Village of Egg Harbor compost site. 🔄

Here’s how you can get involved:
🥕 Bring your own bucket and fill it up with compostable goodies
💚 Don’t have a bucket? No problem! Get one from DCCI for a $25 donation
🌟 Drop off food waste at the Jacksonport Farmers Market or one of our other DCCI sites and feel good knowing you’re making a difference!

The Climate Change Coalition is thrilled to be part of the Baileys Harbor Farmers Market this summer! We invite you to visit our booth every other Sunday, we’ll talk composting, you can pick up a compost bucket, and even receive a free tree from The Big Plant while supplies last!

Join us to envision and craft the future world you desire at our free kids' art workshop, guided by artist educator

Jill Newman.

Explore the power of human activity and create a personal 11 x 14-inch poster that celebrates our potential to positively impact our climate.

Geared to ages 7 and up

Tues, July 16: 3-4 pm at Sturgeon Bay Library

Fri, August 2: 10-11 am at Fish Creek Library

Wed, August 7: 3-4 pm at Forestville Library

Thurs, August 8: 11-12 pm at Ephraim Library

Sat, August 10: 10-11 am at Baileys Harbor Library

Thurs, August 22: 10-11 am at Egg Harbor Library

Sat, August 24: 10:30-11:30 am at Sister Bay Library

Join us to envision and craft the future world you desire at our free kids' art workshop, guided by artist educator

Jill Newman.

Explore the power of human activity and create a personal 11 x 14-inch poster that celebrates our potential to positively impact our climate.

Geared to ages 7 and up

Tues, July 16: 3-4 pm at Sturgeon Bay Library

Fri, August 2: 10-11 am at Fish Creek Library

Wed, August 7: 3-4 pm at Forestville Library

Thurs, August 8: 11-12 pm at Ephraim Library

Sat, August 10: 10-11 am at Baileys Harbor Library

Thurs, August 22: 10-11 am at Egg Harbor Library

Sat, August 24: 10:30-11:30 am at Sister Bay Library

Join us to envision and craft the future world you desire at our free kids' art workshop, guided by artist educator

Jill Newman.

Explore the power of human activity and create a personal 11 x 14-inch poster that celebrates our potential to positively impact our climate.

Geared to ages 7 and up

Tues, July 16: 3-4 pm at Sturgeon Bay Library

Fri, August 2: 10-11 am at Fish Creek Library

Wed, August 7: 3-4 pm at Forestville Library

Thurs, August 8: 11-12 pm at Ephraim Library

Sat, August 10: 10-11 am at Baileys Harbor Library

Thurs, August 22: 10-11 am at Egg Harbor Library

Sat, August 24: 10:30-11:30 am at Sister Bay Library

The Climate Change Coalition is thrilled to announce a new food scrap drop spot at the Jacksonport Farmers Market! Thanks to a partnership with the Village of Egg Harbor and a generous grant from the USDA, we’re now accepting compost!

Every bit counts in our food waste diversion efforts and now you can join the movement right here at the Farmers Market. With the help of our local partner, Going Garbage, any compost collected will be transferred to the Village of Egg Harbor compost site. 🔄

Here’s how you can get involved:
🥕 Bring your own bucket and fill it up with compostable goodies
💚 Don’t have a bucket? No problem! Get one from DCCI for a $25 donation
🌟 Drop off food waste at the Jacksonport Farmers Market or one of our other DCCI sites and feel good knowing you’re making a difference!

Join us to envision and craft the future world you desire at our free kids' art workshop, guided by artist educator

Jill Newman.

Explore the power of human activity and create a personal 11 x 14-inch poster that celebrates our potential to positively impact our climate.

Geared to ages 7 and up

Tues, July 16: 3-4 pm at Sturgeon Bay Library

Fri, August 2: 10-11 am at Fish Creek Library

Wed, August 7: 3-4 pm at Forestville Library

Thurs, August 8: 11-12 pm at Ephraim Library

Sat, August 10: 10-11 am at Baileys Harbor Library

Thurs, August 22: 10-11 am at Egg Harbor Library

Sat, August 24: 10:30-11:30 am at Sister Bay Library

The Climate Change Coalition is thrilled to announce a new food scrap drop spot at the Jacksonport Farmers Market! Thanks to a partnership with the Village of Egg Harbor and a generous grant from the USDA, we’re now accepting compost!

Every bit counts in our food waste diversion efforts and now you can join the movement right here at the Farmers Market. With the help of our local partner, Going Garbage, any compost collected will be transferred to the Village of Egg Harbor compost site. 🔄

Here’s how you can get involved:
🥕 Bring your own bucket and fill it up with compostable goodies
💚 Don’t have a bucket? No problem! Get one from DCCI for a $25 donation
🌟 Drop off food waste at the Jacksonport Farmers Market or one of our other DCCI sites and feel good knowing you’re making a difference!

The Climate Change Coalition is thrilled to be part of the Baileys Harbor Farmers Market this summer! We invite you to visit our booth every other Sunday, we’ll talk composting, you can pick up a compost bucket, and even receive a free tree from The Big Plant while supplies last!

The Climate Change Coalition is thrilled to announce a new food scrap drop spot at the Jacksonport Farmers Market! Thanks to a partnership with the Village of Egg Harbor and a generous grant from the USDA, we’re now accepting compost!

Every bit counts in our food waste diversion efforts and now you can join the movement right here at the Farmers Market. With the help of our local partner, Going Garbage, any compost collected will be transferred to the Village of Egg Harbor compost site. 🔄

Here’s how you can get involved:
🥕 Bring your own bucket and fill it up with compostable goodies
💚 Don’t have a bucket? No problem! Get one from DCCI for a $25 donation
🌟 Drop off food waste at the Jacksonport Farmers Market or one of our other DCCI sites and feel good knowing you’re making a difference!

Join us to envision and craft the future world you desire at our free kids' art workshop, guided by artist educator

Jill Newman.

Explore the power of human activity and create a personal 11 x 14-inch poster that celebrates our potential to positively impact our climate.

Geared to ages 7 and up

Tues, July 16: 3-4 pm at Sturgeon Bay Library

Fri, August 2: 10-11 am at Fish Creek Library

Wed, August 7: 3-4 pm at Forestville Library

Thurs, August 8: 11-12 pm at Ephraim Library

Sat, August 10: 10-11 am at Baileys Harbor Library

Thurs, August 22: 10-11 am at Egg Harbor Library

Sat, August 24: 10:30-11:30 am at Sister Bay Library

The Climate Change Coalition is thrilled to announce a new food scrap drop spot at the Jacksonport Farmers Market! Thanks to a partnership with the Village of Egg Harbor and a generous grant from the USDA, we’re now accepting compost!

Every bit counts in our food waste diversion efforts and now you can join the movement right here at the Farmers Market. With the help of our local partner, Going Garbage, any compost collected will be transferred to the Village of Egg Harbor compost site. 🔄

Here’s how you can get involved:
🥕 Bring your own bucket and fill it up with compostable goodies
💚 Don’t have a bucket? No problem! Get one from DCCI for a $25 donation
🌟 Drop off food waste at the Jacksonport Farmers Market or one of our other DCCI sites and feel good knowing you’re making a difference!

The Climate Change Coalition is thrilled to be part of the Baileys Harbor Farmers Market this summer! We invite you to visit our booth every other Sunday, we’ll talk composting, you can pick up a compost bucket, and even receive a free tree from The Big Plant while supplies last!

The Climate Change Coalition is thrilled to announce a new food scrap drop spot at the Jacksonport Farmers Market! Thanks to a partnership with the Village of Egg Harbor and a generous grant from the USDA, we’re now accepting compost!

Every bit counts in our food waste diversion efforts and now you can join the movement right here at the Farmers Market. With the help of our local partner, Going Garbage, any compost collected will be transferred to the Village of Egg Harbor compost site. 🔄

Here’s how you can get involved:
🥕 Bring your own bucket and fill it up with compostable goodies
💚 Don’t have a bucket? No problem! Get one from DCCI for a $25 donation
🌟 Drop off food waste at the Jacksonport Farmers Market or one of our other DCCI sites and feel good knowing you’re making a difference!