Shore 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.
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Wednesday Lecture: Lake Superior Water Levels and Options to Address Coastal Hazards
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A very informative evening! Here are some slides of the lecture, and an information resource handout. Contact Bonnie Matuseski on the island for additional resource handouts from Adam Bechle and Wisconsin Sea Grant. Click to see photos and video…
Read MoreWednesday Lecture: Estuaries and the Health of Lake Superior
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What an interesting and fun presentation on August 17th! We all learned something new and were invited to see the estuaries joined to the lake, and the lake itself, in very different ways!
Read MoreWednesday Lecture: Ticks and Diseases, More than Lyme Disease
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We were pleased to have our own island Dr. Margie Fredrickson join Benjamin Clarke, PHD, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth Campus on August 10th to share information about ticks and the diseases they can cause.
Read MorePeter Annin: Great Lakes Water Tension in the 21st Century
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We had a great turnout for Peter Annin’s Wednesday Evening Lecture at the Museum! Peter talked about water issues around the world as well as those relevant to our area. Watch for his next book, which will view water issues from a different perspective.
Read MoreWild Madeline Project Update, July 2022: The Cameras Have Been Installed!
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Despite all the bugs, thunderstorms, and hot weather, all the camera traps for the Wild Madeline project have been installed! We are delighted to announce that the cameras are up and taking photos as you read this. Professor Erik Olson of Northland College, and his research assistants, Sydni Bennette and Bridget Stroede, ventured out to Madeline Island in mid-June to install the cameras. They can’t wait to share the photos and new insights they gain with all of you!
Read MoreWednesday Evening Lecture: Breeding Birds of the Apostle Islands
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Peggy Burkman and Neil Howk shared up to date information about birds of the Apostle Islands. Click Read More to see pictures.
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 MoreRelocating the Capser Trail Beavers to Beaver Hollow on Compton Road north of Bayfield
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Madeline Island Trails and Friends of the North Creek Wetlands have been working on a joint project the last few days to relocate the 2 adult and 2 young beavers from near the Capser Trail Bridge to a new home at Beaver Hollow, where it is hoped they will repopulate an empty lodge. The two yearling beavers were trapped and transferred first. Today one of the adults was released into Beaver Hollow. Hopefully the remaining adult beaver will be trapped and transferred soon. Click the image or title to view the video explanation, and the video of the adult beaver discovering a new home…
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