Madeline Island Museum, Free and Open to the Public
Speaker: Dr. Sarah Johnson, Associate Professor of Natural Resources & Biology at Northland College
Summary: Conifers are iconic members of the Northwood’s and boreal forests. Why are conifers so successful up North? What are helpful tricks for identifying the tree families and 13 native species of conifers in the Great Lakes region? Where can you find them growing? How are your favorite northern conifers responding to ecological change? Also, what’s flavoring your gin? Ms. Johnson will have us touch, taste and smell conifers.

Madeline Island Museum, Free and Open to the Public
Speaker: Gene R. Clark, Coastal Engineering Specialist, University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute
Summary: Mr. Clark will discuss what are the causes of the past, present and predicted near-term future of Lake Superior Water levels. You will learn about the many contributing factors: locks, power plants, Canada, navigation, fish ladders, and more.

Free and Open to the Public
Join us as we explore and hike the rustic trails of Madeline Island. MIWP members will guide all the hikes. Note these trails are rustic; good hiking boots and an adventuresome spirit are required.
Meet at the Burrough’s Trail head
2.5 miles north of Benjamin Blvd on the North Shore Road

Free and Open to the Public
Join us as we explore and hike the rustic trails of Madeline Island. MIWP members will guide all the hikes. Note these trails are rustic; good hiking boots and an adventuresome spirit are required.
Meet at the Burrough’s Trail head
2.5 miles north of Benjamin Blvd on the North Shore Road

Free and Open to the Public
Join us as we explore and hike the rustic trails of Madeline Island. MIWP members will guide all the hikes. Note these trails are rustic; good hiking boots and an adventuresome spirit are required.
Meet at the Burrough’s Trail head
2.5 miles north of Benjamin Blvd on the North Shore Road

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