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It is with deep sadness that the Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve board reports Phil Greenberg’s death. Phil was a supporter of MIWP from its inception, and a dedicated board member for 32 years until he died in December, 2020. Phil added wisdom, warmth, and humor to our organization, qualities we will greatly miss…
Read MoreIf you are on Facebook, please join our new Facebook Group MIWP Wilderness Tribe. We started this group so that everyone can share pictures and stories of the natural beauty of Madeline Island, the Apostle Islands and the counties that border the South Shore of Lake Superior.
From our Facebook Page, you can click the Visit Group button to get to the group page. Or here’s the URL for the Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MIWP.Wilderness.Tribe/. Or click the second Facebook logo under the Donate Now button at top right on this website. Once on the group page, click the Join Group button, agree to our rules, and begin sharing your pictures and stories!
Read MoreThe MIWP board are now holding their monthly meetings on Zoom as a result of COVID-19 Safer At Home restrictions, but the lively discussions continue!
Read MoreAnnual Membership and Donation Appeal From the President of the Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve Board.
Click the Donate button to become a member now!
Read MoreNorma and Bob Schaub were founding members of Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve. In 2017, Mark Allsup, son of Norma Schaub, donated the Island’s End Forest to the Preserve. Island’s End Forest is a 27+ acre parcel of interior forest land at the northeast tip of Madeline Island and adjacent to existing Preserve land.
The Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve is deeply grateful for this generous gift. Mark has furthered the Preserve’s goal to protect and preserve natural areas on Madeline Island for the enjoyment of all. Thank you, Mark!
Read MoreThe Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve is deeply honored that Tom Vennum included a gift in his will to the Preserve. Tom had spent summers on Madeline Island since he was a teenager. He died in the fall of 2017, at age 82. Tom was a true Renaissance man: pianist, organist, teacher, ethnomusicologist, author, lacrosse historian, and nature lover. If you would like to learn about providing for the future of the Preserve through your will, please contact MIWP.
Read MoreMIWP Board members fuel marathon runners as they volunteer at the May 19, 2018 Madeline Island Marathon. Awesome group of volunteers — way to go MIWP!
Read MoreAnnual Membership and Donation Appeal From the President of the Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve Board. Click the Donate button to become a member now!
Read MoreMadeline Island Wilderness Preserve members enjoyed a gathering at the home of Pixie Martin and Jay Erstling to welcome Melanie McManus before her talk at Madeline Island Museum on Saturday, August 19th. Thanks Pixie and Jay! Great fun!
Read MoreHere's how you can help with and/or participate in our 4th of July Parade Entry: Preserving For 30 Years! The Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve 2017 Parade Float. This year's theme is connected to preserving land, as MIWP has been doing for 30 years! Happy Anniversary! Happy 4th of July!!
Read MoreThe Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve is a non-profit land trust dedicated to the protection and preservation of natural areas on Madeline Island. The nature preserve lands are open to the public for hiking, skiing, berry-picking and hunting. MIWP is committed to education and advocacy — each summer we sponsor field trips and evening programs. Madeline Island is adjacent to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore on the South Shore of Lake Superior in Wisconsin.
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