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Lake Lessons | From Vision to Reality: Restoring Eagle Bluff Light Station | Thursday, August 20

Free

with Margaret Brennan

Calendar Aug 20, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Join Chuck Baum, Eagle Bluff Light Station’s “Chief Engineer,” and Amy Frank, Executive Director of the Door County Historical Society, for an inside look at the restoration and reconstruction of this iconic site. From early planning and fundraising to the final details, this program explores how the lighthouse, oil house, and privy were restored, and how the barn and summer kitchen were reconstructed. Chuck will share insights into the technical work and challenges, while Amy highlights the community support and vision behind the project.

Discover what it takes to bring history back to life—and preserve it for future generations.

Roost Report: All About America's Bats

$8

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Sep 25, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Want to learn more about bats from the Americas? Come join Dr. Gerald Zuercher from the University of Dubuque as he offers an informative program about bats that will hopefully inspire you to think a little more fondly of them! Find out about the different sounds a bat can make and other facts that might just make you excited to see one swooping by in the evening. 
Suitable for ages 12 & up





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