You will notice that Birch Creek Music Performance Center will be spruced up for its 50th season this year, thanks to a new partnership with the Door County Master Gardeners. The organization will assist Birch Creek with its flower beds and other horticultural beacons throughout the property for the upcoming year. The volunteers will do most of the work before the start of the academy season in June and minor maintenance of their colorful work during the rest of the summer. Executive Director Emeritus Mona Christensen says it is a great partnership they have formed, and she is excited to see the blooms as the seasons turn.

Christensen is also excited for work to begin on its Pathway to 50 project to begin in May. Funded by a grant through Destination Door County’s Community Investment Fund and a private donor, the project will provide a cement walkway from the property’s parking lot to Birch Creek’s gazebo and barn. Christensen says that replacing the pea gravel path should make the whole area more accessible. You can listen to our full interview here.