Free and open to the public!
Location: Madeline Island Museum

A journey of history, adventure, humor and beauty, turning the eyes from the lure of the exotic and far away to the importance and beauty of the close at hand, and finding a sense of place in the Apostle Islands.

Speaker: Jeff Rennicke, Executive Director, Friends of the Apostle Islands. Jeff is a landscape writer and photographer who believes it is his job to tell the stories that are whispered to him by the land.

Free and open to the public!
Location: Madeline Island Museum

Learn about the bats of Wisconsin, and which bats call the Chequamegon Bay Area home.  Explore the diversity and importance of bats and the role they play in ecosystems around the world.  They are an integral and amazing part of our ecosystems and our everyday lives.

Speaker:  Brian Heeringa, Wildlife Biologist Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

Free and open to the public!
Meet at the Burrough’s Trailhead, North End Forest, 3060 North Shore Road

Finding ways to connect more deeply with nature can offer us support in feeling at home within ourselves, and at home on this planet that we share with so many other beings. By slowing down and being present in the natural world, we can discover ways to feel more joy and wonder.

Leader:  Joan Vorderbruggen, author and certified Forest Therapy Guide.

Free and open to the public!
Location: Madeline Island Museum

Decades of research revealed the physical, emotional, and mental health benefits derived from spending reflective time in nature.  Joan Vorderbruggen will guide us into deeper connections with nature — and better health.

Speaker:  Joan Vorderbruggen, author and certified Forest Therapy Guide.

Free and Open to the Public!
Meet at the School House Road Trailhead, North End Forest, 2865 School House Road

Learn about how to ethically and sustainably harvest late season mushrooms on Madeline Island. Learn about trees, edible mushrooms and how to find them on this guided hike. Finding mushrooms is not guaranteed.

Leader: Samantha Dobson: naturalist, educator, forager and year-round island resident.

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

Enjoy the beautiful fall colors in this pristine forest of hemlocks, oaks and maple. The trails are rustic so good hiking boots (waterproof), and an adventuresome spirit are required.

Leader(s): MIWP Board Member(s)

Free and Open to the Public!
Meet at the School House Road Trailhead, North End Forest, 2865 School House Road

Enjoy the magic of fall in this pristine forest with stands of old hemlock, oak and maple. The trails are rustic so good hiking boots (waterproof) and an adventuresome spirit are required.

Leader(s): MIWP Board Member(s)