BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of the North Pikes Creek Wetlands - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://northpikescreek.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of the North Pikes Creek Wetlands REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20230117T164837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T162242Z UID:8098-1691589600-1691593200@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Life and Ecology of Wisconsin’s Wetland Furbearers DESCRIPTION:John Olson\, retired WDNR Furbearer Specialist\, will discuss the life and ecology of Wisconsin’s wetland furbearers –  beaver\, otter\, mink and muskrat – and exhibit pelts and other artifacts.   John has been engaged in wildlife management for over 40 years. His work has included programs involving bald eagles\, common loons\, ospreys\, black bears and wolves. In the 1990’s John began his work in furbearer management. This promises to be an informative and exciting hands‐on presentation. \nThe event is free. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. \nREGISTER HERE\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/wetland-furbearers/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 CATEGORIES:Mammals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/John-Olson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20230309T175930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T162337Z UID:8139-1691092800-1691100000@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Brian Heeringa presents Bats of Wisconsin DESCRIPTION:Join Brian Heeringa\, Wildlife Biologist for the Washburn Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest\, on Thursday\, August 3rd to learn about the bats of Wisconsin\, and which bats call North Pikes Creek Wetlands home. Discover the importance of bats and the role they play in ecosystems around the world. The summer months are a busy time for bats in Wisconsin and their presence on the landscape can be seen at dusk as they come out to forage for insects. We may see bats emerge from the bat house near the pavilion. Following the presentation – at approximately 9 pm – you have the option of taking a short hike on the nearby boardwalk to observe bats foraging in the area using bat detectors to listen in on their echolocation. Bring a small flashlight for the walk. \nThe event is free. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. \nREGISTER HERE\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/brian-heeringa-presents-bats-of-wisconsin/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 CATEGORIES:Bats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/24992324898_adb7e36b47_k-800x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20230117T033535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T034545Z UID:8094-1690462800-1690466400@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Reptiles and Amphibians of Wisconsin DESCRIPTION:Christian W. Cold\, a retired wildlife educator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources\, travels extensively throughout Wisconsin offering programs on wildlife and related topics of natural history to schools and adult audiences. He will present “Reptiles and Amphibians of Wisconsin” on Thursday\, July 27th at 1 pm. His presentation will cover the identification and natural history of common Wisconsin reptiles and amphibians\, and will include the display and interpretation of live\, native reptiles and amphibians that Mr. Cold maintains for educational purposes. \nThe event is free. Pre-registration is recommended. \nREGISTER HERE\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/wisconsin-reptiles-amphibians/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 CATEGORIES:Reptiles and Amphibians ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/snapping-turtle800x450.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20230116T230331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T031456Z UID:8081-1687978800-1687982400@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Bill Volkert\, The Great Blue Heron: Life History\, Research and Management\, June 28\, 7 pm DESCRIPTION:Bill Volkert\, renowned naturalist and educator\, and one of the foremost authorities on the Great Blue Heron in the Midwest\, is coming back to Beaver Hollow this year to present a program titled\, “The Great Blue Heron; Its Life History\, Research and Management\,” on Wednesday\, June 28 at 7 pm\, at the Beaver Hollow pavilion. Volkert will introduce the entire family of herons and egrets and then focus on the great blue heron. He’ll share highlights of his work at Wisconsin’s largest rookery at Horicon Marsh.  \nThe event is free. Pre-registration is recommended. Register for either this 7 pm time or click for the 2 pm event registration. \nREGISTER HERE for 7 pm event\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/great-blue-heron-23-7-pm/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 CATEGORIES:Birds ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/03290175-800x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20230116T225655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T031536Z UID:8078-1687960800-1687964400@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Bill Volkert\, The Great Blue Heron: Life History\, Research and Management\, June 28\, 2 pm DESCRIPTION:Bill Volkert\, renowned naturalist and educator\, and one of the foremost authorities on the Great Blue Heron in the Midwest\, is coming back to Beaver Hollow this year to present a program titled\, “The Great Blue Heron; Its Life History\, Research and Management\,” on Wednesday\, June 28 at 2 pm\, at the Beaver Hollow pavilion. Volkert will introduce the entire family of herons and egrets and then focus on the great blue heron. He’ll share highlights of his work at Wisconsin’s largest rookery at Horicon Marsh. The event will repeat at 7 pm. \nThe event is free. Pre-registration is recommended. Register for either this 2 pm time or click for the 7 pm event registration. \nREGISTER HERE for 2 pm event\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/great-blue-heron-23-2-pm/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 CATEGORIES:Birds ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/03290175-800x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20230117T022315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T131235Z UID:8086-1687006800-1687010400@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Raptors of the Great Lakes Region DESCRIPTION:Christian W. Cold\, retired wildlife educator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and falconer\, travels extensively throughout Wisconsin offering programs on wildlife and related topics of natural history to schools and adult audiences. This “Raptors of the Great Lakes Region” presentation will be held Saturday\, June 17th at 1 pm and will include the display and interpretation of live\, native raptors that Mr. Cold maintains for educational purposes. \nThe event is free. Pre-registration is recommended. \nREGISTER HERE\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/raptors-of-the-great-lakes-region/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 CATEGORIES:Raptors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/chris-cold-summer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20230215T210055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T234113Z UID:8127-1684576800-1684591200@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Spring Ephemeral Walk & Garden Cleanup at Beaver Hollow DESCRIPTION:Join Marisa Lee of the Chequamegon Wild Ones for a walk at Beaver Hollow\, followed by a session of garden cleanup in the pollinator garden. \nEvent postponed  to the 20th due to weather. \n10 am Spring Ephemerals walk: See what’s blooming along the new Leopold Loop through the woods at Beaver Hollow. (Note: this route departs from the universally accessible path and boardwalk at Beaver Hollow for .4 miles.) \n11 am Wildflower Garden Volunteer Day: Learn how to maintain a native wildflower garden during this service project! While there is no “big clean-up” necessary each spring and fall as in more traditional ornamental gardens\, native plantings do require some care. We’ll remove interlopers\, relocate floppers\, and divide abundant plants to spread them around. We’ll also place educational Wild Ones plant markers to help visitors identify the flowers. \nContact Marisa Lee with questions. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/spring-ephemeral-walk-garden-cleanup-at-beaver-hollow/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_1202-1800-e1676144569497.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T233000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20230328T180247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230507T220636Z UID:8158-1684393200-1684452600@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Chequamegon Bay Birding and Nature Festival - Birding at Beaver Hollow DESCRIPTION:Chequamegon Bay Birding and Nature Festival – Birding at Beaver Hollow\, Thursday\, May 18\, 7:00 am – 11:30 am:\n\nThe headwaters of North Pikes Creek are an expansive area comprised of marshes\, ponds\, shrub thickets\, and wetland forests teeming with wildlife. Thanks to the Friends of the North Pikes Creek Wetlands organization\, portions can be accessed via boardwalk at the community outdoor education area\, known as Beaver Hollow. Join birding expert Barb Moldenhauer and Friends group President Kathy Wendling\, to glimpse a heron rookery\, explore beaver created wetlands\, look for migrating warblers\, and learn how this 410-acre property became protected in perpetuity. Waterproof footwear recommended. \nThis event is offered as part of the Chequamegon Bay Birding and Nature Festival. Registration is required\, and limited. Sign up here to attend this event \nEvent Full\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/birding-fest-event/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/yellow-warbler.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chequamegon Bay Birding and Nature Festival":MAILTO:info@visitashland.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230515 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20230211T180941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T021444Z UID:8121-1683849600-1684108799@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Tree Planting Weekend DESCRIPTION:Sign up for tree planting May 12-14.\n\nWe will be getting together to plant trees at Beaver Hollow on Friday\, May 12\, through Sunday\, May 14\, beginning at 9 am each day\, and we’d like your help! We will be planting tree plugs – red oak\, swamp white oak\, and hackberry – and bare root stock – black cherry\, and bur oak. Volunteers will be planting plugs using augers\, and bare root trees with planting bars. Other volunteers will follow and place tree tubes around the newly planted trees. This will protect the oaks and cherries from predation by deer and rabbits. Bring work or garden gloves\, and dress for the weather. We ask that you sign up and let us know what days you’ll be joining the effort. We will serve a lunch each day\, and we need to know how many people to plan for! \nGo to https://bit.ly/415onQ5 to sign up to plant. \nEmail with questions\, info@northpikescreek.org. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/tree-planting-weekend/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tree-Planting.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the North Pikes Creek Wetlands":MAILTO:info@northpikescreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220212T215931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T022529Z UID:7746-1665831600-1665835200@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Native Plants with Marisa Lee of MyWildWisconsin DESCRIPTION:Register today and join Marisa Lee of MyWildWisconsin for a plant talk and tour at Beaver Hollow from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday\, October 15. October is the prime month for fall color. Many flowers are still blooming in the marsh\, but we’ll concentrate on shrubs\, such as winterberry and highbush cranberry. Pre-registration is required and is limited to 12 attendees. \nREGISTER HERE \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/native-plants-oct-15/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 CATEGORIES:Plants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/winterberry-800x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220817T203407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220827T224218Z UID:8003-1665682200-1665687600@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Hybrid FNPCW Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:2022 FNPCW Annual Meeting to be held on-site at Beaver Hollow\, and over Zoom.\nAttend the FNPCW Annual Meeting on Thursday\, October 13\, celebrate the Friends’ 2022 accomplishments\, and hear about tentative plans for 2023. Vote for board members for 2023-24\, ask questions\, and share your opinions and ideas. The meeting will feature a slide presentation of the work accomplished this summer and wildlife photos taken with trail cameras mounted at various points of the property\, shown before and after the 6 pm business meeting. \nAttend on-site: Arrive early and take a tour of the property. If you haven’t walked the new section of boardwalk\, here’s your opportunity to do so. Beginning at 5:30 pm\, pizza\, beer and soft drinks will be served. You must RSVP so we’ll have enough food for you! Business meeting will begin at 6 pm. Slides will be shown before and after the business meeting. \nRSVP for on-site event HERE\nAttend over Zoom: Log in anytime after 5:30 pm to watch the slide program. The business meeting will begin at 6 pm. The slide presentation will be shown again after the business meeting. \nREGISTER for Zoom meeting HERE\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/2022-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DJI_0269-817x377-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220212T214258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T022446Z UID:7740-1663412400-1663416000@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Native Plants with Marisa Lee of MyWildWisconsin DESCRIPTION:Register today and join Marisa Lee of MyWildWisconsin for a plant talk and tour at Beaver Hollow from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday\, September 17. September is the month of yellow flowers- such as asters and goldenrods- as well as wonderful bees and other pollinators. We’ll discuss planting for pollinators\, and collecting seeds in the wild. Pre-registration is required and is limited to 12 attendees. \nREGISTER HERE \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/native-plants-sep-17/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 CATEGORIES:Plants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/garden-800x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220820T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220212T210334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T022609Z UID:7737-1660993200-1660996800@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Native Plants with Marisa Lee of MyWildWisconsin DESCRIPTION:Register today to join Marisa Lee of MyWildWisconsin for a plant talk and tour at Beaver Hollow from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday\, August 20. August is the month of colorful plants.  Cardinal flowers will be blooming in the pollinator garden\, and jewelweed\, persicaria\, bur marigold\, wild mint\, and blue vervain should all be blooming in the marsh. Pre-registration is required and is limited to 12 attendees. \nREGISTER HERE \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/native-plants-aug-20/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 CATEGORIES:Plants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/jewelweed-800x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220728T155257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T122926Z UID:7985-1659711600-1659715200@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Tracy Hames presents: Beaver Wetlands DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 5 at 3 pm\, join Tracy Hames\, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Wetlands Association\, for a presentation about wetlands\, how they can help solve watershed challenges related to flooding and water quality\, while providing great places to recreate. Learn how you can help wetlands in your community. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/tracyhames-beaver/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/beaver-on-dam-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220728T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220728T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220608T014832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220625T170924Z UID:7913-1659038400-1659045600@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Brian Heeringa presents Bats of Wisconsin DESCRIPTION:Join Brian Heeringa\, Wildlife Biologist for the Washburn Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest\, to learn about the bats of Wisconsin and which bats call North Pikes Creek Wetlands home. Discover the importance of bats and the role they play in ecosystems around the world. The summer months are a busy time for bats in Wisconsin and their presence on the landscape can be seen at dusk as they come out to forage for insects. We may see bats emerge from the bat house near the pavilion. Following the presentation – at approximately 9 pm – you have the option of taking a short hike on the nearby boardwalk to observe bats foraging in the area using bat detectors to listen in on their echolocation. Bring a small flashlight for the walk. \nREGISTER HERE\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/wisconsin-bats/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/24992324898_adb7e36b47_k-800x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220618T153823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220618T154656Z UID:7946-1658430000-1658433600@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Bill Volkert\, The Great Blue Heron: Life History\, Research and Management\, 7 pm DESCRIPTION:Bill Volkert\, renowned naturalist and educator\, and one of the foremost authorities on the Great Blue Heron in the Midwest\, will present\, “The Great Blue Heron; Its Life History\, Research and Management\,” on Thursday\, July 21st at 7pm\, at the Beaver Hollow pavilion. Volkert will introduce the entire family of herons and egrets and then focus on the great blue heron. He’ll share highlights of his work at Wisconsin’s largest rookery at Horicon Marsh. This event will also be presented at 2 pm on Thursday. \nThe event is free. Pre-registration is required. Register for either this 7 pm time or click for the 2 pm event registration. \nREGISTER HERE for 7 pm event\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/great-blue-heron-7pm/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/GBHeron-flying-500x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220618T151915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220618T154017Z UID:7935-1658412000-1658415600@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Bill Volkert\, The Great Blue Heron: Life History\, Research and Management\, 2 pm DESCRIPTION:Bill Volkert\, renowned naturalist and educator\, and one of the foremost authorities on the Great Blue Heron in the Midwest\, will present\, “The Great Blue Heron; Its Life History\, Research and Management\,” on Thursday\, July 21 at 2 pm\, at the Beaver Hollow pavilion. Volkert will introduce the entire family of herons and egrets and then focus on the great blue heron. He’ll share highlights of his work at Wisconsin’s largest rookery at Horicon Marsh. The event will repeat at 7 pm. \nThe event is free. Pre-registration is required. Register for either this 2 pm time or click for the 7 pm event registration. \nREGISTER HERE for 2 pm event\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/great-blue-heron-2pm/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 CATEGORIES:Birds ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/G_B_heron-800x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220212T203951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T022653Z UID:7726-1657969200-1657972800@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Native Plants with Marisa Lee of MyWildWisconsin DESCRIPTION:Register today to join Marisa Lee of MyWildWisconsin for a plant talk and tour at Beaver Hollow from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday\, July 16. July is the month of dragonflies. The pollinator garden will be in full bloom\, and lots of white flowers will be blooming in the marsh\, including water plantain\, water hemlock\, and bugleweed. Manna grass will be in bloom. Pre-registration is required and is limited to 12 attendees. \nREGISTER HERE \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/native-plants-july-16/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 CATEGORIES:Plants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/white-flower-800x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220712T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220401T010213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T191151Z UID:7821-1657620000-1657623600@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Learn How to Become a Carnivore Tracker DESCRIPTION:Jane Weber\, Timber Wolf Alliance Coordinator\, will explain how to become a certified carnivore tracker with the WI DNR. Discussion will involve how animals move\, looking for animal sign\, and practice identifying tracks and scat. Registration is required and is limited to 25 attendees. \nREGISTER HERE\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/wolf-tracking/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Wolf-Track-Graphic.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220621T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220401T005619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T142226Z UID:7816-1655805600-1655809200@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Wolf Biology\, Wolf Pup Development\, and Wolf Communication DESCRIPTION:Jane Weber\, Timber Wolf Alliance Coordinator\, will be sharing information about the biology and ecology of wolves\, with an emphasis on the stages of pup development and wolf communication. Be prepared for cute baby wolf videos!  Registration is required and is limited to 25 attendees. \nREGISTER HERE\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/wolf-biology/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/wolf-pup-in-log-800x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220212T193822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T022739Z UID:7716-1655550000-1655553600@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Native Plants with Marisa Lee of MyWildWisconsin DESCRIPTION:Register today to join Marisa Lee of MyWildWisconsin for a plant talk and tour at Beaver Hollow from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday\, June 18. June is the month of the strawberry moon. Wild strawberries should be ripening\, blue flag iris blooming in  the wetlands\, and a variety of pretty flowers will be blooming along the boardwalk. Pre-registration is required and is limited to 12 attendees. \nREGISTER HERE \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/native-plants-june-18/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 CATEGORIES:Plants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/iris-800x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220331T140026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T142304Z UID:7799-1655200800-1655204400@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Biology\, Ecology\, and Population Dynamics of Local Ma’iingan (Wolf) Packs DESCRIPTION:Join us as Andy Edwards\, Wildlife Biologist for the Red Cliff Band\, will discuss the research and monitoring work being conducted to better understand the history\, population dynamics\, and movements of the two resident Red Cliff Reservation wolf packs occupying the tip of the Bayfield Peninsula.  A brief overview of Red Cliff’s other predator monitoring work will also be provided. Registration is required and is limited to 25 attendees. \nREGISTER HERE \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/local-wolf-packs/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/wolves-800x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220607T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220401T004400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T142342Z UID:7808-1654596000-1654599600@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Canids of Wisconsin DESCRIPTION:This presentation by Timber Wolf Alliance Coordinator\, Jane Weber\, will cover the biology and ecology of foxes\, coyotes\, and wolves as an important part of a healthy ecosystem.  Skulls\, skins\, scat replicas and track casts will be available for comparison. Registration is required and is limited to 25 attendees. \nREGISTER HERE\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/wisconsin-canids/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/wolf-summer-800x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220127T171931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220226T140534Z UID:7642-1653130800-1653134400@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Native Plants with Marisa Lee of MyWildWisconsin DESCRIPTION:Register today to join Marisa Lee of MyWildWisconsin for a plant talk and tour at Beaver Hollow from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday\, May 21st. See spring ephemerals in the woods\, marsh marigolds along the boardwalk\, and spring plants emerging in the pollinator garden. Registration is required and is limited to 20 attendees. \nREGISTER HERE \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/native-plants-may-21/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 CATEGORIES:Plants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/marigold-800x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220428T203154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T203307Z UID:7888-1652518800-1652533200@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Youth Group visit May 14th DESCRIPTION:Denise and Stacy will bring a youth group to Beaver Hollow for outdoor recreation/education. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/youth-group-visit/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/kids-walking.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220407T144540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T144540Z UID:7836-1652360400-1652367600@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Bayfield School Visit May 12 DESCRIPTION:Bayfield 4th grade students will visit Beaver hollow the afternoon of May 12th for birding\, exploration\, learning\, and fun. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/school-visit-may-12/ LOCATION:WI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/iStock-531418354-800x450-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220304T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220304T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T063411 CREATED:20220127T165054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T000846Z UID:7637-1646398800-1646406000@northpikescreek.org SUMMARY:Snowshoe School Class DESCRIPTION:The Bayfield School 4th graders will snowshoe at Beaver Hollow \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X URL:https://northpikescreek.org/calendar-event/snowshoe-school-class/ LOCATION:Beaver Hollow\, 88850 Compton Rd\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814 CATEGORIES:Student ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpikescreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/snowshoe-2-800.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR