Madeline Island Museum Free and Open to the Public

Dr. Tom Fitz, Professor of Geosciences at Northland College

Large quantities of mineral resources are in demand by the growing human population, particularly in developing countries. Additionally, the construction of new energy systems such as wind turbines and solar panels require large quantities of mineral resources around the world. As demand for resources continues to increase so does the need for environmental stewardship in an increasingly crowded world. Meeting the demands of resource supply and environmental stewardship present challenges that must be faced in a responsible manner. Professor Fitz will discuss possible solutions to these issues at the local and global scale.

This program is made possible by the generous support of the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund.

Madeline Island Museum Free and Open to the Public

Tavis Lynch, mushroom farmer, commercial forager and instructor at University of Wisconsin and WITC

This presentation will discuss local mushrooms and their seasons, and the specific trees that these mushrooms share. Learn about local edibles and local toxic species.

To be followed on Thursday morning by a guided hike; time and location of the hike to be announced at the Wednesday lecture.

This program is made possible by the generous support of the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund.

Madeline Island Museum Free and Open to the Public

Tavis Lynch, mushroom farmer, commercial forager and instructor at University of Wisconsin and WITC

Location and exact time to be announced at previous evening’s lecture about local mushrooms and their seasons, and the specific trees that these mushrooms share, including local edibles and local toxic species.

This program is made possible by the generous support of the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund.

Free and Open to the Public

Join us for a working hike on the North End Trails of Madeline Island. We will divide up into groups to brush cut and refresh blazes on the trails. Please bring any trail tools you have. We will provide all paint for blazes. The North End is a pristine forest with stands of old hemlock, oak and an abundance of wild mushrooms. The Trails are rustic so good hiking boots and an adventuresome spirit are required.

Meet at the Burroughs Trailhead,  2.5 miles north of Benjamin Blvd on the North Shore Road.

Free and Open to the Public

Join us as we explore the beautiful fall season on the North End Trails of Madeline Island.
Note these trails are rustic; good hiking boots and an adventuresome spirit are required.
Depending on weather, trails can be wet in spots so waterproof footwear recommended.
Meet at the Burrough’s Trailhead, 2.5 miles north of Benjamin Blvd at 3060 North Shore Road

Annual Fall Potluck Picnic to follow. All are welcome!
Location TBA. (check back as time draws near)