September Mushroom Hike
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The hike was awesome. There were 42 eager people!! It was a perfect day and there were lots of mushrooms. Click image to see the photos…
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Pictures from the Early Summer Foraging for Mushrooms Hike
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We didn’t see any mushrooms — probably because it has been so dry! As always, Samantha did a great job with teaching. The kids in attendance had a great time! Click image to view the photos…
Read MoreSeptember Mushroom Hike with Samantha Dobson
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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 MoreShore to Shore Hike Photos
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Beautiful 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 MoreSummertime Book Gathering: The Singing Wilderness and Reflections from the North Country by Sigurd Olson
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Attendees 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 MoreEarly Summer Foraging for Mushrooms. A Rainy But Informative Hike!
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Our 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 MoreForest Classroom: Fall Foraging for Mushrooms on the Burroughs Trail
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We 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 MoreForest Classroom: The Art of Nature Journaling
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Artist 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 MoreForest Classroom: See the Forest and the Trees, Burroughs Trail
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We 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 MoreForest Classroom: Painting By the Water with Janet Moore
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We 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!
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