Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Each summer the Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve sponsors a series of hikes and lectures highlighting the human and natural history of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands area. Lectures are held at the Madeline Island Historical Museum, and most events are free and open to the public. For a list of previous programs see Newsletters. Events for the 2008 summer season are posted below.

Summer 2008 Program Schedule
All events are open to the public and free.

Thursday, July 3rd 7:00 p.m.
The End of Winter as We’ve Known It…Changes in Lake Superior Ice Cover at Bayfield, Wisconsin
With Forrest and Neil Howk, father & son extraordinaire
Location: Madeline Island Historical Museum

Friday, July 4th
Fourth of July Parade: Come Join the Fun!
Join the MIWP, Buckthorn Taskforce to support this year’s theme: Buckthorn Buckaroos! Costumes are easy and western-themed: a horse or horse-substitute, a neck kerchief, and some facial hair (real or not). Children of all ages, four-legged animals, and loud musical instruments are encouraged and welcome.
Location: Meet us at the marina at 10:00. a.m. under the MIWP banner.
Parade begins at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, July 5th 9:00 – 11:00 am
Edible Plants in Your Backyard
Led by Pastor Marina Lachecki of St. John’s UCC
Location: St. John’s UCC Memorial Park

Thursday, July 10th 7:00 p.m.
The Buckthorn Battle: Why This Plant Means War and Why You Should Fight
With Dr. Carmen Chapin, Liaison, National Park Service, Great Lakes Exotic Plant Management Team
Location: Madeline Island Historical Museum

Saturday, July 12th 9:00 am – Noon
Get into The Thick of It!—an Outdoor Work Session
Join Dr. Carmen Chapin, Liaison, National Park Service, Great Lakes Exotic Plant Management Team
Learn about and participate in eradicating local Buckthorn
Wear work clothes, gloves and boots
Location: Meet at the Capser Trail, across from the Fire Station

Thursday, August 7th 7:00 p.m.
Alternative Energy on Madeline Island: Looking at Using Solar and Wind Power on the Island
With Burke Henry, Alan Fischlowitz, and Larry Bean
Location: Madeline Island Historical Museum

4th of July Parade

Each summer MIWP members, family and friends participate in the Madeline Island 4th of July Parade. Our past entries include such award-winners as Wilderness Preservers and Trees that Made History. Each year’s general theme and costumes are announced in our schedule of events.

All friends of MIWP are invited and welcome to join in the fun!

Trees That Made History – 2005 MIWP Parade Entry

The MIWP is a local land trust dedicated to the protection of
natural areas on Madeline Island for the enjoyment of all.

Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve
P.O. Box 28 - La Pointe, WI 54850
miwp@miwp.org