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Talk: Heritage Garden

August 13 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Step back in time and discover how gardens once shaped daily life in Door County! Join Ruth Wasson of the Door County Master Gardeners Association for a guided tour and discussion of the garden at Heritage Village, part of the Door County Historical Society.

This special program will explore how plants were traditionally grown and used for food, medicine, and household purposes, offering insight into the practical and cultural importance of historic gardening practices. Dina and Ruth will highlight heritage plant varieties, period‑inspired garden design, and the ways early settlers worked in harmony with the land and seasons.

Through storytelling, plant knowledge, and hands‑on observation, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for how gardens connect history, culture, and sustainability. Whether you’re interested in gardening, local history, or both, this program brings the past to life through the plants that sustained it.

🌱 Meet at the Heritage Garden at Heritage Village (across from the Collins Learning Center)
🌱 Drop in — registration not required
🌱 Free and open to the public
🌱 All ages welcome!

Join us for a stroll through history and discover how heritage gardens preserve stories, skills, and seeds for future generations.

🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS

TRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail.

TINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities.

TALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM.

TALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays.

JOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM with Naturalist Joan Wilkie.

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  • Heritage Village
  • 2041 Michigan Street
    Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235 United States
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