by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Jun 16, 2022 | About Us, News, Service, Stewardship, Support Us
Imagine tending something that is 112 years old. Three volunteers (limited due to COVID safety protocols) recently joined two National Park Service rangers with shovels and watering cans to tend the gardens at Michigan Island. Flowers bloom in front of the old... 
by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Jul 28, 2021 | Discover the Park, Evergreen Content, Features, Island Stories, Lakeshore Logbook, Park Info
As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are collecting and sharing the stories of people connected to the islands, whether they are park guests, former residents or former park employees. This is the 25th in our series called “Lakeshore Logbook,” a collection... 
by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Jul 4, 2021 | About Us, Activities, Discover the Park, History, Island Stories, Our Work, Places, Service, Support Us
Gardening is an important part of the history of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Early lighthouse keepers planted fruit trees, vegetables and grains to provide nourishment for the body; they also planted flower gardens to nourish the soul. On Michigan Island,... 
by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Jun 4, 2021 | Discover the Park, History, Island Stories, Our Work, Science
The National Park Service says piles of accumulated wood debris at the Raspberry and Michigan Island light station cultural landscapes will be burned later this month. In a statement, the Park Service said, “Weather permitting, prescribed burning of these... 
by Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | May 19, 2021 | Activities, Discover the Park, Evergreen Content, Features, History, Island Stories, Lakeshore Logbook, Park Info, Places, Science
Christy Baker As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are collecting and sharing the stories of people connected to the islands, whether they are park guests, former residents or former park employees. This is the 15th in our series called “Lakeshore Logbook,”...