Learn about the trees you’re likely to encounter in Door County’s upland forests, from the mature sugar maple/American beech woodlands, to the younger forests that have grown up during the last half century or so in former crop fields, orchards and pastures, to the ancient white cedar forests that run along the edge of the Niagara Escarpment.
About Mike
Mike Schneider is a Door County–based tree expert with a deep knowledge of forest ecology, native species, and sustainable land stewardship. He served as the Executive Director of The Clearing Folk School, where he helped guide its mission of connecting people to the land through education and the arts. With years of hands-on experience, Mike is passionate about sharing practical insights that help people better understand, care for, and connect with the trees around them.