PROTECT. ENHANCE. EDUCATE.
The Friends of the North Pikes Creek Wetlands is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the long-term protection and scientific management of the North Pikes Creek wetlands, and to the responsible use of this unique resource for nature-based recreation and education by people of all ages and physical abilities. The Friends fostered the acquisition of 410 acres of forested wetland properties in the headwaters of North Pikes Creek – located in northern Wisconsin, near the South Shore of Lake Superior – resulting in the permanent protection of this unique habitat, and the creation of Beaver Hollow, a universally accessible community outdoor education area.
Take a tour of the North Pikes Creek Headwaters
To help you see and experience the North Pikes Creek wetlands, the Friends have developed an ArcGIS Story Map. The headwaters, and origin of North Pikes Creek, is an expansive area comprised of marshes, ponds, shrub thickets, and wetland forests teeming with wildlife, including 32 rare, threatened, and endangered species of birds and mammals. The wild and wet nature of the habitat makes it extremely difficult to explore on foot, but you can click on the image to the right and take a virtual tour of the North Pikes Creek Wetlands.
Protect and Enhance
We work to conserve, protect, and scientifically manage the unique forested wetlands in the North Pikes headwaters – a habitat on which 75% of Wisconsin’s wildlife species depend.
Educate
We care about people, and have created an outdoor education venue – Beaver Hollow – to serve the outdoor education and nature-based recreation needs of the community.
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You can help the Friends preserve a unique habitat where both nature and people can thrive. The Friends’ Conservation Area provides homes for numerous endangered, threatened and rare species, and Beaver Hollow provides outdoor education and recreation benefits for everyone in our community – people of all ages and physical abilities. Join us, and help us continue to benefit nature and people into the future.