The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore will forever share a very special connection with Earth Day — both began in 1970 and both were championed by Wisconsin’s own Gaylord A. Nelson.
Category Archives: Stewardship
Watch: Historic flag raising ceremony at Little Sand Bay
For the first time since the creation of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, the flag of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa was permanently raised over the park on June 23rd, 2021.
Kids paint their passion for the Apostle Islands as stewardship flags fly high at Bayfield Art Fair
Artists as young as a-year-and-a-half up to adults painted more than 100 flags showing their love for the Apostle Islands.
A challenge for participants and for you, as the Apostle Islands 50th Anniversary Resource Stewardship Symposium ends
Saying, “stewardship starts with collaboration,” Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Superintendent Lynne Dominy closed the 2-day online symposium with three questions.
Friends 2020 Annual Report
Read our annual report for 2020. We are grateful for your support and look forward to an exciting 2021.
Show your support on Giving Tuesday 2020
Removing barriers for people of all abilities to explore the Apostle Islands is a core mission of the Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Achieving that mission takes many forms and your donation can play an important role. We encourage all park lovers to “unleash your generosity” on Giving Tuesday 2020.
Shoreline stabilization to protect historic Apostle Islands buildings completed
Tons of boulders now protect a fragile shoreline and historic structures on Sand Island.
Exciting news! Friends update – Summer 2020
We’ve got some exciting news to share about the park, its 50th Anniversary celebration and the Friends.
Thank you to our Giving Tuesday NOW donors
The novel corona virus is a threat unlike any the world has seen. Fortunately, so is the response. Giving Tuesday NOW helped to mobilize caring people to support the Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and countless other non-profits around the globe, as we help those in need to cope with the many impactsContinue reading “Thank you to our Giving Tuesday NOW donors”
What We Propose to Do: 2017 Projects In Brief
Clear wilderness trails affected by the Summer 2016 wind storm Resurrect Historical Day Marker Navigational Aids at Raspberry Island Light Station Help fund a ranger’s time for the Island School and pay for transportation Provide funding to help finish constructing an early 1900’s Raspberry Island Lightkeeper’s rowing tender; a 16’ skiff that will be housed atContinue reading “What We Propose to Do: 2017 Projects In Brief”