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Here are pictures from our hike with Samantha Dobson to learn about and find mushrooms. It was a perfect day after the rain kind of hike; the sun came out and so did the mushrooms.
Read MoreBeautiful day in September for exploring the North End Trails, starting at the Schoolhouse Road parking lot! Image shows one of the cameras from the Wild Madeline Project.
Read MoreAttendees from MIWP and the Madeline Island Book Club enjoyed a very informative and interesting presentation by Alan Brew, Director, Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, Professor of English, Northland College, about Sigurd Olson, his life, his writing career, and the selected books. Group discussion and questions followed Alan’s talk. The event was sponsored by both organizations. Click Read More to view pictures of the event.
Read MoreOur first Forest Classroom activity of the season was well-attended! We hiked with Samantha Dobson on (and off) the Capser Trail in search of Oyster mushrooms. Because mushrooms are 85-90% water, rain is great for mushroom hunting, although right after the rain when the sun comes back out is the best time. You always learn something new when you hunt mushrooms with Samantha! The next mushroom walk is September 10th. Mark your calendars now!
Read MoreWe had a large group for Madeline Island mushroom forager and educator Samantha Dobson’s mushroom foraging hike on the Burrough’s Trail on September 11th. Check out the pictures and videos!
Read MoreArtist and environmental educator Janet Moore helped a group of hikers on the Burroughs Trail use drawing and observation as an aid to understanding nature up close. MIWP board member Bonnie Matuseski added some of her knowledge of the wilderness preserve to the mix. Photos and videos included in this post!
Read MoreWe were wondering if anyone would show up for our See the Forest and the Trees hike — the rain had turned to light drizzle and we were still hearing thunder — but we did get a wonderful group of children, parents and grandparents, and the sun came out during the hike! The forest colors are so beautiful after a rain. Click to see the pictures and watch the videos!
Read MoreWe had a great group of people for Janet’s class! It was easy to see that everyone was absorbed — first sketching and then painting with watercolors. Click to see lots of pictures and videos!
Read MoreMonday, July 12 was a perfect afternoon to visit the Ravine Trail above the Big Bay Lagoon with Margie Menzies. Our group learned a lot about the forest. (You’ll have another chance to visit the forest with Margie on Tuesday August 10th.) Check out the pictures and videos, especially the video about the “Wood Wide Web”…
Read MoreSaturday, June 12, 2021 was a good day for harvesting oyster mushrooms on the Capser Trail.
We had a fantastic turnout! Everyone loved being with Samantha Dobson as she shared her wisdom, stories and knowledge.
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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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