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Platform and benches

Phase II Boardwalk Extension Complete!

The phase II extension of the boardwalk with viewing platform at the Beaver Hollow Outdoor Education Area is complete! The boardwalk, now 728' long, provides a quiet, tranquil place where visitors can experience a walk outdoors in nature in comfort…

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restroom building

Restroom Building at Beaver Hollow

The restroom building at Beaver Hollow is finished! It has a rustic appearance that complements the pavilion and kiosk, and fits perfectly into the natural setting at Beaver Hollow. We are, however, awaiting the installation of an electric line to…

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stream restoration

A Story of Stream Restoration by Beaver!

In the spring of 2017, Tracy Hames, wetland hydrologist and Executive Director of Wisconsin Wetlands Association, led a group of Friends' members on an assessment tour of the North Pikes Creek's headwaters. In the top photo, Tracy is explaining why…

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Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing at Beaver Hollow

Fresh snow is falling! It's time to get outside at Beaver Hollow with your snowshoes! You don't have snowshoes? Luckily, thanks to generous donations from the Bayfield Community Education Foundation (BCEF), and from Friends' members, we are able to loan…

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boardwalk - Brady photo

Thanks to all for the Great Year!

In the past fifteen months, Friends of the North Pikes Creek Wetlands’ volunteers have worked diligently to install infrastructure on a one-acre portion of the Friends’ conservation property. This area, aptly named Beaver Hollow, serves the outdoor educational and recreational…

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Kiosk

Kiosk Completed at Beaver Hollow

The Friends are pleased to announce the completion of an informational/interpretive kiosk at their Beaver Hollow Outdoor Education Area. The kiosk is located just inside the pedestrian gate, along the accessible walkway that leads into Beaver Hollow. The kiosk project…

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Platform

Wildlife Viewing Platform

The 600' universally accessible boardwalk at Beaver Hollow ends at a 12'x8' wildlife viewing platform, funded by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Animal Assisted Therapy Fund. The platform is dedicated to the memory of Cordelia Anne Brinton, who found…

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Boardwalk

Phase I Boardwalk Completed

Phase I Boardwalk Complete! Phase I of the Friends of the North Pikes Creek Wetlands' planned boardwalk at Beaver Hollow is now complete. The boardwalk has 600' of universally accessible walkway, ending at a 12'x8' wildlife viewing platform with benches…

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