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August 30, 2016

Mushrooms Abound in the Preserve!

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On a recent hike on the North East Trail, MIWP board member Bonnie Matuseski encountered and photographed an amazing variety of mushrooms.

The Preserve is full of wonderful surprises year round!

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Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve

The Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve is a non-profit land trust dedicated to the protection and preservation of natural areas on Madeline Island. The nature preserve lands are open to the public for hiking, skiing, berry-picking and hunting. MIWP is committed to education and advocacy — each summer we sponsor field trips and evening programs. Madeline Island is adjacent to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore on the South Shore of Lake Superior in Wisconsin.

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Beautiful hike on the North End Trails
September 14, 2026
Beautiful hike on the North End Trails
September 14, 2026

It was a fabulous hike on Saturday, with  31 people joining Samantha Dobson seeking mushrooms.  Since it has not rained in a while, there weren’t many mushrooms but we all had a good time on a beautiful day on the North End trails.

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September 14, 2026
Awesome Trailside Botany Hike with John Bates
July 15, 2026
Awesome Trailside Botany Hike with John Bates
July 15, 2026

Seventeen people learned trailside botany from John Bates on this awesome hike!

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July 15, 2026
John Bates Lecture at the Museum — The Farthest Side of Wildlife Ecology
July 14, 2026
John Bates Lecture at the Museum — The Farthest Side of Wildlife Ecology
July 14, 2026

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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July 14, 2026
4th of July parade 2026 — A Mushroom Feast
July 13, 2026
4th of July parade 2026 — A Mushroom Feast
July 13, 2026

What fun! A 4th of July feast of mushrooms!

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July 13, 2026
Chasing Dragons—All About Dragonflies
July 8, 2026
Chasing Dragons—All About Dragonflies
July 8, 2026

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!

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July 8, 2026
Master Naturalist Class on Madeline Island
June 22, 2026
Master Naturalist Class on Madeline Island
June 22, 2026

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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June 22, 2026
June Mushroom Hike
June 16, 2026
June Mushroom Hike
June 16, 2026

Epic harvest of oyster mushrooms on Saturday June 13th! 

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June 16, 2026
Our 2026 Annual Meeting, With New Eyes
May 29, 2026
Our 2026 Annual Meeting, With New Eyes
May 29, 2026

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.

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May 29, 2026
2026 Season Lineup
March 31, 2026
2026 Season Lineup
March 31, 2026

We have an exciting lineup of events, lectures and hikes coming this season!

Go to the Coming Events page for more information.

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March 31, 2026
Beautiful Autumn Color on Our Guided Hikes
November 17, 2025
Beautiful Autumn Color on Our Guided Hikes
November 17, 2025

Participants were able to see some of the best color this year!

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November 17, 2025

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Guided Hike in the Wild Heart of Madeline
Sep 19
September 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Guided Hike in the Wild Heart of Madeline
September 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Free and Open to the Public!
Hike Location: Meet at the North End Forest, Sowl Trailhead, 3547 North Shore Road

Following the footsteps of outdoor journalist Sarah Morrison, we invite you to embrace the “off the beaten path” of Madeline Island.

MIWP has invested much time, toil and finances to improve our north end trails. Help us celebrate ambitious trail improvements:  duck boards, reroutes, trail signage and small bridges.

Join us this fall embracing the wild heart of Madeline! The trails are rustic so good hiking boots and an adventuresome spirit are required. You may want to bring water and insect repellent as well.

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September 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Guided Hike in the Wild Heart of Madeline
Sep 26
September 26, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Guided Hike in the Wild Heart of Madeline
September 26, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Free and Open to the Public!
Hike Location: Meet at the North End Forest, Sowl Trailhead, 3547 North Shore Road

Following the footsteps of outdoor journalist Sarah Morrison, we invite you to embrace the “off the beaten path” of Madeline Island.

MIWP has invested much time, toil and finances to improve our north end trails. Help us celebrate ambitious trail improvements:  duck boards, reroutes, trail signage and small bridges.

Join us this fall embracing the wild heart of Madeline! The trails are rustic so good hiking boots and an adventuresome spirit are required. You may want to bring water and insect repellent as well.

Read more →
September 26, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Guided Hike in the Wild Heart of Madeline
Oct 3
October 3, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Guided Hike in the Wild Heart of Madeline
October 3, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Free and Open to the Public!
Hike Location: Meet at the North End Forest, Sowl Trailhead, 3547 North Shore Road

Following the footsteps of outdoor journalist Sarah Morrison, we invite you to embrace the “off the beaten path” of Madeline Island.

MIWP has invested much time, toil and finances to improve our north end trails. Help us celebrate ambitious trail improvements:  duck boards, reroutes, trail signage and small bridges.

Join us this fall embracing the wild heart of Madeline! The trails are rustic so good hiking boots and an adventuresome spirit are required. You may want to bring water and insect repellent as well.

Read more →
October 3, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Guided Hike in the Wild Heart of Madeline
Oct 10
October 10, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Guided Hike in the Wild Heart of Madeline
October 10, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Free and Open to the Public!
Hike Location: Meet at the North End Forest, Sowl Trailhead, 3547 North Shore Road

Following the footsteps of outdoor journalist Sarah Morrison, we invite you to embrace the “off the beaten path” of Madeline Island.

MIWP has invested much time, toil and finances to improve our north end trails. Help us celebrate ambitious trail improvements:  duck boards, reroutes, trail signage and small bridges.

Join us this fall embracing the wild heart of Madeline! The trails are rustic so good hiking boots and an adventuresome spirit are required. You may want to bring water and insect repellent as well.

Read more →
October 10, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Guided Hike in the Wild Heart of Madeline
Oct 17
October 17, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Guided Hike in the Wild Heart of Madeline
October 17, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Free and Open to the Public!
Hike Location: Meet at the North End Forest, Sowl Trailhead, 3547 North Shore Road

Following the footsteps of outdoor journalist Sarah Morrison, we invite you to embrace the “off the beaten path” of Madeline Island.

MIWP has invested much time, toil and finances to improve our north end trails. Help us celebrate ambitious trail improvements:  duck boards, reroutes, trail signage and small bridges.

Join us this fall embracing the wild heart of Madeline! The trails are rustic so good hiking boots and an adventuresome spirit are required. You may want to bring water and insect repellent as well.

Read more →
October 17, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Guided Hike in the Wild Heart of Madeline
Oct 24
October 24, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Guided Hike in the Wild Heart of Madeline
October 24, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Free and Open to the Public!
Hike Location: Meet at the North End Forest, Sowl Trailhead, 3547 North Shore Road

Following the footsteps of outdoor journalist Sarah Morrison, we invite you to embrace the “off the beaten path” of Madeline Island.

MIWP has invested much time, toil and finances to improve our north end trails. Help us celebrate ambitious trail improvements:  duck boards, reroutes, trail signage and small bridges.

Join us this fall embracing the wild heart of Madeline! The trails are rustic so good hiking boots and an adventuresome spirit are required. You may want to bring water and insect repellent as well.

Read more →
October 24, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
 
 

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