On Wednesday, July 24th, Michael Joyce will present “Northern Flying Squirrels - Forest Gliders” at 2 pm at the Beaver Hollow pavilion. Climate change is altering the distribution of many animal species, creating new zones of overlap between species that historically did not coexist. Flying squirrels are important members of our forest communities throughout the…
Join us at Beaver Hollow on Thursday August 8, at 2 pm, to hear Ryan Michalesko of the International Crane Foundation (ICF) talk about Wisconsin’s Sandhill and Whooping Cranes, the importance of Wisconsin wetlands to the species, conservation policy, and the human-wildlife conflict that occurs in communities where these birds are found. Ryan will discuss…
You won’t want to miss this Wednesday, August 14th presentation with astute observations and superb photography by Al Cornell. Cornell, recently retired from the DNR, lives in the driftless area of Wisconsin. One day he noted a newly created beaver pond near his home. He set up a blind at the edge of the pond…
The FNPCW is a co-sponsor for the second annual, virtual Midwest Beaver Summit. Attendees will learn about the ecological value of keeping beavers on our Midwestern landscapes and how to coexist using nonlethal beaver management tools. The Summit will cover a variety of topics presented by six excellent speakers. Registration is free. Register HERE for…
On Thursday, October 10th, the Friends of the North Pikes Creek Wetlands will hold its Annual Membership Meeting at the South Shore Brewery Taphouse at 5:30 pm. Pizza will be served, and the 2024 Membership Meeting will be held. Following the meeting, Wildlife Biologist for the Washburn Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Brian…
EVENT RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY MAY 2nd AT 10 AM DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. An unexpected early morning snow will delay our road cleanup one more time - from Earth Day to May 2nd. The FNPCW adopted Compton Road in 2016 through the Town of Russell’s “Adopt a Road” program, and volunteers have since cleaned up…
Sign up to help plant trees at Beaver Hollow during a two day tree planting event held Friday May 9th and Saturday May 10th We’re underplanting trees in the black ash forest at Beaver Hollow on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, beginning at 9 am each day, and we’d like you to volunteer…
The Chequamegon Co-op’s Round for Partners program gives shoppers an opportunity to round-up to the next whole dollar when checking out. The round-up proceeds will be donated directly to the Friends to help us continue to offer programming at Beaver Hollow free of charge for all our community members. The Round for Partners donation program…
Join us on Thursday, July 10th at Beaver Hollow, as Bob Boucher discusses beavers' critical role as structural engineers who benefit watersheds, and the need to manage their population accurately using the best available science. By focusing on watersheds, wildlife managers can ensure that environmental conservation efforts are comprehensive and cohesive, addressing the needs of…
Michael Joyce will return to Beaver Hollow on Wednesday, July 23rd, to present a program on American Martens at 2 pm in the pavilion. American martens are a cryptic forest carnivore in the weasel family native to the Western Great Lakes Region. Martens are ecologically and culturally important species in the region and beyond. This…
Since the early 1900s—and likely even earlier—the relationship between beaver and trout has been a topic of heated debate. Some anglers see beaver as the ultimate culprit, degrading once-pristine fishing waters, while others argue that beaver ponds create ideal conditions for exceptional trout fishing. In this presentation, Katti Renik, Trout Unlimited Great Lakes Project Coordinator,…
Join Ryan Michalesko of the International Crane Foundation (ICF) on Thursday August 7, at 2 pm, to learn more about Sandhill Cranes' incredible migration and the importance of this vital riparian habitat in Nebraska. Each spring, over one million Sandhill Cranes and a handful of Endangered Whooping Cranes congregate on a tiny stretch of the…