Open Door Bird Sanctuary

06/19/2026

In Door County for the weekend? We have two fun opportunities for you to see some of our ODBS Raptors up close and personal!

Today, The Thirsty Cow in Bailey’s Harbor will be holding a fundraiser in our honor from 4 to 7pm. Come enjoy refreshments and awesome food at this fundraising event in support of ODBS. Meet some of our fabulous traveling educator raptors up close. The Thirsty Cow will graciously be donating a portion of their tap wall proceeds to ODBS

Then tomorrow, (June 20), ODBS raptors and educators will be participating in the Fyr Bal Festival in Ephraim. Celebrate the transition of spring into summer on the shoreline of Eagle Harbor. Come and see some of our fabulous birds of prey at the Open Door Bird Sanctuary Meet and Greet at Harborside Park between 10am and 4pm

And looking ahead to next weekend ... Saturday (June 27) we will begin our weekly Raptor Saturdays for the summer! Gates will be open 10:30am to 4pm, with Raptor Chats on the half hour beginning at 11am. Admission: Ages 13+ $12, 5-12 $7, 4 and under are free!

We hope to see you at one or all of these events!



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06/17/2026

Here is part 2 of our interview with Gary Welter, grandson of the original land owner where ODBS sits today...

Jillaine and Rob had a visit from the original owner of their prope...

06/17/2026

We will be at the Fyr Ball from 10:00am – 4:00pm at Harborside Park - Sponsored by Pioneer Acres Cottages. It's a great day in Door County - we hope to see you!

06/16/2026

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06/15/2026

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06/12/2026

ODBS is celebrating 15 years this year - and we have put together a series of videos that covers our history of not only the sanctuary, but the land it sits on. It all starts with this video interview with Gary Welter - whose family roots go back years with our property. Watch the video here! Enjoy ....

Jillaine and Rob had a visit from the original owner of their prope...

06/11/2026

You have until 5pm tomorrow to sign up for Raptor Rambles!

Raptor Rambles is all set to go for Saturday (and Sunday if it rains). In order to know how many are coming, reservations (and payment) need to be made by 5 pm Friday. For more information, or to get your tickets go to our Raptor Rambles page on our website. Or calling Jillaine at 414.897.6569. Hope you can join the fun this weekend!!


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06/10/2026

06/08/2026

This Saturday! Raptor Rambles makes its' return to ODBS! Have you signed up yet?? Limited tickets available for this fun hands-on event! Deadline to sign up is Friday at 5pm. Hope to see you Saturday night!!




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