Awesome Trailside Botany Hike with John Bates
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Seventeen people learned trailside botany from John Bates on this awesome hike!
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John Bates Lecture at the Museum — The Farthest Side of Wildlife Ecology
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The Big Bang, evolution, natural selection, population dynamics, adaptations, reproductive strategies, animal behavior, wildlife management— we learned Wildlife Ecology 101 in 50 minutes through the comic lens of Far Side, Calvin and Hobbs, and others!
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Chasing Dragons—All About Dragonflies
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Great first MIWP Wednesday Evening lecture at the museum! We learned a lot about dragonflies at the July 1 lecture at the museum, and even more from answers to the questions after the presentation!
Read MoreMaster Naturalist Class on Madeline Island
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Geology, ecology, botany, biology and people all came together for a fantastic master naturalist class on Madeline Island.
The class was a fantastic three days of immersion into the geology, plant life and hydrology of Madeline Island: from billion year old rocks and sea caves — to carnivorous plants, mosses, birds and trees — with daily teachings of indigenous wisdom. We learned that earth is a living entity intertwined with the human soul.
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Our 2026 Annual Meeting, With New Eyes
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Our 2026 Annual Meeting SOLD OUT early! The catering table was a work of art, the guests enjoyed catching up with friends and meeting new people, and the guest lecturer Jeff Rennicke gave an inspiring presentation to an enthusiastic audience. We are now prepared to go out into our favorite familiar landscapes with new eyes every time! Thanks again to Madeline Island School of the Arts for a perfect venue. Click image or Read more to see the pictures.
Read More2026 Season Lineup
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We have an exciting lineup of events, lectures and hikes coming this season!
Go to the Coming Events page for more information.
Read MoreBeautiful Autumn Color on Our Guided Hikes
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Participants were able to see some of the best color this year!
Read MoreFinding Home In Nature
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Decades of research have revealed the physical, emotional, and mental health benefits derived from spending reflective time in nature.
Joan Vorderbruggen shared a powerful message about nature and its effect on people.
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