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Slipper Orchids in Bloom!

Most of the native orchids in Wisconsin can be found in Door County. These yellow lady slippers, Cypripedium parviflorum, are blooming in the open woods around the refuge. We were surprised to find several hundred in bloom. If you are visiting Door County in late May to late June be sure to look for these and other beautiful orchid species!  For more information: https://doorcountypulse.com/door-nature-native-wild-orchids/

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TheRefugeLogHome - October 12, 2023

Experience The Scenic Beauty Of The Niagara Escarpment

We relaxed and enjoyed the view at Porte des Morts park at the north end of Door County. The cliff comprises a part of the Niagara Escarpment. The escarpment stretches over 430 miles from Wisconsin, through Ontario, and into New …

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TheRefugeLogHome - September 3, 2023

Cana Island Lighthouse

Cana Island Light house was built in 1869, You can walk or ride a haywagon to the the island and visit the home of the lighthouse keeper and his family. This time the tower was open and we, gandparents, parents …

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TheRefugeLogHome - July 7, 2023

Butterflies and Blooms

Almost 100 species of butterflies can be found in Door county. A couple of species were flying around The Refuge last week; the Red Admiral and the Northern Crescent. Red Admirals are highly adaptable and can be found in a …

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