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Ephemeral Ponds

Seasonal habitat for wildlife Ephemeral ponds, also called vernal pools, aren’t what most people think of when they think of wetlands. These temporary ponds are, however, some of the most important wetlands for a variety of wildlife. They fill in the spring…

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Boardwalk

Benefits of Boardwalks

Up on the Boardwalk. The goal of the Friends' organization is to protect and preserve an unspoiled wetland ecosystem, while at the same time making it possible for people of all ages and physical abilities to travel into a wetland…

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Otter

Otters at Beaver Hollow

The North American River Otter is a semi-aquatic mammal found only in North America. River otters are larger than most people imagine, growing to four feet long (including their tail) and weighing more than 25 pounds. They feed primarily on…

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Oak Tree Seedling

Tree Planting Spring 2023

Long-term forest management project at Beaver Hollow will begin in May! The Friends' organization worked with a certified forester to complete a comprehensive, long-range management plan in 2021. This past year, the Friends collaborated with the Northern Institute of Applied…

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Pollinator Garden

2022 Year in Review

The Friends accomplished a great deal in the past year with the generous help and support of our members! Infrastructure work completed: The restroom wiring and exterior lighting installed The pavilion wiring, light fixtures, and outlets installed The ADA-compliant boardwalk was extended…

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Beaver Hollow is open all year

No matter the weather - Beaver Hollow is open for outdoor recreation. The Beaver Hollow facility, including the restroom, is open for your enjoyment year round. Feel free to use the snow shovels left at the site to clean the…

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Fall Wetland

Vote to Protect Water on November 8th

In the general election on November 8, 2022, Bayfield County residents can vote “YES” on a referendum that states: “Should the State of Wisconsin establish a right to clean water to protect human health, the environment, and the diverse cultural…

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Beaver Hollow

Beaver Hollow Video on YouTube

An informative video was produced at Beaver Hollow by a talented intern through the UW Extension Wisconsin Idea Internship program this summer. The intern, working with the Lake Superior Collaborative, filmed the video at Beaver Hollow to show how the…

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Leopold Loop Sign

Take a Walk on the Leopold Loop

Walk on the new 0.4 mile looped trail recently added at Beaver Hollow. This summer, a 0.4-mile trail was cleared through an upland portion of woods, and named the Leopold Loop. This looped trail leaves from the walkway just past…

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Bike Rack

Bike Rack Installed

Bike on over to Beaver Hollow and secure your ride in the new bike rack! This bicycle parking area project was made possible by a generous 2022 Community Challenge grant award from AARP and a donation from the North Coast…

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