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Artist and environmental educator Janet Moore helped a group of hikers on the Burroughs Trail use drawing and observation as an aid to understanding nature up close. MIWP board member Bonnie Matuseski added some of her knowledge of the wilderness preserve to the mix. Photos and videos included in this post!
Read MoreWe were wondering if anyone would show up for our See the Forest and the Trees hike — the rain had turned to light drizzle and we were still hearing thunder — but we did get a wonderful group of children, parents and grandparents, and the sun came out during the hike! The forest colors are so beautiful after a rain. Click to see the pictures and watch the videos!
Read MoreWe had a great group of people for Janet’s class! It was easy to see that everyone was absorbed — first sketching and then painting with watercolors. Click to see lots of pictures and videos!
Read MoreMonday, July 12 was a perfect afternoon to visit the Ravine Trail above the Big Bay Lagoon with Margie Menzies. Our group learned a lot about the forest. (You’ll have another chance to visit the forest with Margie on Tuesday August 10th.) Check out the pictures and videos, especially the video about the “Wood Wide Web”…
Read MoreSaturday, June 12, 2021 was a good day for harvesting oyster mushrooms on the Capser Trail.
We had a fantastic turnout! Everyone loved being with Samantha Dobson as she shared her wisdom, stories and knowledge.
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The 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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