Coming up at Kohler-Andrae: Bird walk, wildflowers and Music in the Park, plus more Sheboygan news in brief

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A new sign appears at the entrance Kohler-Andrae State Park, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Sheboygan, Wis. The Previous sign said, “Kohler-Andrae State Park” while the new sign says, “John Michael Kohler and Terry Andrae State Parks”.
A new sign appears at the entrance Kohler-Andrae State Park, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Sheboygan, Wis. The Previous sign said, “Kohler-Andrae State Park” while the new sign says, “John Michael Kohler and Terry Andrae State Parks”.

SHEBOYGAN — Kohler-Andrae State Park, 1020 Beach Park Lane in Sheboygan, is offering a series of events to get out and enjoy the spring/early summer weather.

A vehicle admission sticker is required for each of these events. For more details, call 920-451-4080.

Here’s what’s coming up:

  • Discovery Bird Walk, 8-10 a.m. May 28: Meet master naturalists Janet and Andy Raddatz to observe birds and nature in the park. Walks may take two to three hours depending on what is seen. Participants can leave at any time. People should wear appropriate footwear, dress for the weather, and take insect repellant, sunscreen and binoculars. The event is for ages 12 and older (children must be accompanied by an adult). No pets allowed. Bird walks meet weekly. Meet at the Black River Trail parking lot, P1.

  • Discovering Wildflowers, 1:30-2:30 p.m. May 29: Join Master Naturalist Karen Merlau and discover the many wildflowers growing along the Black River Trail. As the seasons change, so do the wildflowers. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Take insect repellant, sunscreen, and field guides or apps. The hike will last at least an hour. An adult must accompany children. Meet at the Black River Trail parking lot, P1.

  • Dutch Oven Cooking, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 1: With 30 years of experience cooking with Dutch ovens, Pat and Mike Ward have a wealth of information to share. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Outdoor Shelter near parking lot P8.

  • Music in the Park: Brett Hall, 7-8 p.m. June 1: Join singer and songwriter Brett Hall for an evening of John Denver music and original songs. The program will move inside the Sanderling Nature Center if weather is bad.

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Aurora Medical Center – Sheboygan County named among best for maternity care

Five Aurora Health Care hospitals, including Aurora Medical Center – Sheboygan County, have been nationally recognized as leaders in advancing maternity and postpartum care by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

According to a news release, the “distinction reflects the safe, high-quality care parents and their newborns can expect from our compassionate physicians, nurses and teammates,” Aurora said.

Aurora Health Care’s hospitals emerged among the top performers in the country after excelling in three key areas: patient satisfaction, performance data and surveys.

The Aurora Health hospitals on America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2024 list are: Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Aurora Medical Center - Sheboygan County and Aurora West Allis Medical Center.

Aurora Health Care hospitals offer comprehensive services for new and expecting parents, including state-of-the-art birthing suites, on-site lactation consultants and classes, support groups for families, and more.

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Red Cross plans blood drives

American Red Cross is planning the following blood drives in Sheboygan County.

Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

  • May 24 and 31 and June 7, 14 and 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sheboygan Trades and Labor Hall, 1104 Wisconsin Ave., Sheboygan;

  • May 29, 1-5:30 p.m. at Anchor Lanes, 230 N. Lincoln St., Elkhart Lake; and

  • June 11, 12:30-5:30 p.m. at Faith Reformed Church, 243 S. Fourth St., Cedar Grove.

The Red Cross has teamed up with Tetris, creators of the iconic, best-selling video game, to celebrate their 40th anniversary and build the blood supply for patients in need. In commemoration, all who donate May 20-June 9 will get an exclusive Tetris + Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to New York to meet Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov. See RedCrossBlood.org/Tetris for details.

This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Kohler-Andrae State Park has bird walk, wildflowers, music in the park

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