Wisconsin Point
Superior, Wisconsin 54880 United States 715-395-7200 ci.superior.wi.us/226/Wisconsin-Point
Apr 2022
Wisconsin Point Spring Beach Cleanup 2022
The second annual Wisconsin Point Spring Beach Cleanup is organized by Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve, in partnership with the city of Superior. Volunteers are invited to help keep Wisconsin Point clean by joining members of Superior Rotary and the St. Louis River Alliance to help remove garbage from the point. A tent will be set up at parking lot #1 on Wisconsin Point Road. Participants are asked to register online at eventbrite.com and check in at the tent…
Find out more »Aug 2022
Piping Plover Project Intro and Invasive Species Removal
St. Louis River Alliance project lead Tonia Kittelson gives an overview of the Piping Plover Project and discusses habitat features necessary for Piping Plover nesting. There will be time for discussion and questions. Attendees are welcome to also remove invasive species and responsibly harvest milkweed seed (if it is ready), mullein and evening primrose. Wear appropriate layers and bring water and gloves. Instructions to site: travel out to Wisconsin Point via Moccasin Mike Rd., left on Wisconsin Pt. Rd. Travel…
Find out more »May 2023
Wisconsin Point Spring Beach Cleanup 2023
The third annual Wisconsin Point Spring Beach Cleanup is organized by Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve, in partnership with the city of Superior. Volunteers are invited to help keep Wisconsin Point clean by joining members of Superior Rotary and the St. Louis River Alliance to help remove garbage from the point. Participants are asked to come to Lot 1 when they arrive where they will then be assigned a work area. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Dressing for…
Find out more »Jul 2023
Removal of Spotted Knapweed on Lake Superior Day
This pre-event takes place prior to the start of Lake Superior Day on Wisconsin Point lot number five. The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve are looking for 25 volunteers for the removal of spotted knapweed. Attendees can sign up here. Registered attendees will be provided with proper supplies (gloves and garbage bags) and there will be on-site training in the identification and removal of this plant. Spotted Knapweed is a non-local plant…
Find out more »Removal of Tansy and Spotted Knapweed on Wisconsin Point
The St. Louis River Alliance is looking for volunteers for a cleanup day at the Piping Plover Habitat Site on Wisconsin Point. Participants are encouraged to email [email protected] if interested on coming one or two days to ensure there are enough tools. Come as long or as little as you'd like. Non local invasive species such as spotted knapweed and tansy will be removed in the piping plover nesting and foraging areas. Gloves, buckets and contracting bags will be provided.…
Find out more »Aug 2023
River Walks: Taking Note of Non-Local Plants
While some plants have been established in this region for a very long time, other plants are newcomers who happen to be good competitors with incredible survival skills. Do you know who is who? Get to know some of these plants who are “non-local plant beings” (another term for non-native species) and join staff from Fond du Lac Band’s Resource Management department as we take a walk among the plants. We’ll get to know some of the area’s rooted non-local…
Find out more »Removal of Woody Debris
Join the St. Louis River Alliance and Master Naturalists for a volunteer cleanup day at the Piping Plover Habitat Site at the Wisconsin Point Wildlife Sanctuary. Come lend a hand however your schedule allows. Gloves, buckets and contracting bags will be provided but feel free to bring your own equipment/materials if you have them. For specific directions to the sanctuary, visit the volunteering event page.
Find out more »Sep 2023
Superior Adventures Community Paddle: Wisconsin Point
The University of Wisconsin-Superior offers several opportunities for community members to enjoy a leisurely evening paddling the waters around Superior with its community paddle events, guided by Superior Adventures staff. Registration includes a canoe or kayak rental package with personal floatation device, paddle and instruction. Register online at uwsuper.edu. For additional information, contact Sean Monnier, UW-Superior recreation program manager, at 715-395-4651 or smonnier @ uwsuper.edu.
Find out more »Stargazing at Wisconsin Point
Enjoy a night of Stargazing over Lake Superior. Wisconsin Point is one of the best locations along Lake Superior in the Twin Ports to look up at the sky. Stargazing is weather dependent so watch The Starry Skies Facebook page for updates and more information to come. This event is a part of the annual Celebrate the Night Sky Week. Throughout the world, our night skies are becoming brighter due to overuse and poorly designed outdoor lighting. We are losing…
Find out more »Wisconsin Point Cleanup
The 2023 Great Lakes Day of Action will include The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve’s fall cleanup. Volunteers across the Great Lakes are cleaning the shorelines and contributing litter data to help researchers and policy makers develop upstream solutions. Advanced registration is appreciated but not required. Snacks and cleanup supplies will be provided, but please bring work gloves if you have them. Dress for the weather and bring sturdy footwear. The rain date will be September 30.
Find out more »May 2024
Wisconsin Point Spring Beach Cleanup
The fourth annual Wisconsin Point Spring Beach Cleanup is organized by Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve, in partnership with the city of Superior. The reserve adopted Wisconsin Point in 2021 and strives to keep the beach as healthy and pristine as can be. Volunteers are invited to help by removing garbage. Participants are asked to come to Lot 1 to be assigned a work area. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Dressing for the weather is recommended. Sturdy footwear,…
Find out more »Jul 2024
Spotted Knapweed Pull at the Piping Plover Habitat
The St. Louis River Alliance is seeking volunteers to help handle non-local invasive species (such as spotted knapweed and possibly tansy) in the piping plover nesting area and other targeted areas on Wisconsin Point's bird sanctuary. If the wind and weather cooperate, the group will be managing the invasives by burning them on site. Participants are encouraged to email Mikayla at [email protected] if they are interested in helping at one or both of the two pull days so there are…
Find out more »Woody Debris Removal at Piping Plover Habitat
The St. Louis River Alliance is in need of volunteers throughout the month of July to assist with managing woody debris at the Piping Plover Site in Wisconsin. During these days, participants will be managing woody debris from the shoreline and burning it onsite. Gloves, buckets and contracting bags will be provided. Suggested items for participants to bring: water, a sun hat, sunglasses, gardening or leather gloves, snacks, sunscreen, bug spray, long socks and clothing to protect from bugs, vegetation…
Find out more »Wisconsin Point Volunteer Opportunity
The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve are hosting a spotted knapweed removal on Wisconsin Point and are looking for volunteers. Community members of all ages are invited to the point to support healthy ecosystems for local, native plants. No prior experience with knapweed is required. This event will involve physical activity like walking, crouching, kneeling and pulling. For more information, check out eventbrite.com.
Find out more »Spotted Knapweed Pull
Ready for more fun in the sun? Community members of all ages are invited to Wisconsin Point for the spotted knapweed pull. Participants are encouraged to register in advance at eventbrite.com so there are enough tools to go around. Gloves, buckets and contracting bags will be provided. Volunteers should bring their own equipment and/or materials if they have them. No prior experience is needed. Safety and plant identification will be provided. Bending, pulling, burning and digging are part of the…
Find out more »Woody Debris Removal at Piping Plover Habitat (Canceled)
This event has been canceled due to a forecasted rain storm. The St. Louis River Alliance is in need of volunteers throughout the month of July to assist with managing woody debris at the Piping Plover Site in Wisconsin. During these days, participants will be managing woody debris from the shoreline and burning it onsite. Gloves, buckets and contracting bags will be provided. Suggested items for participants to bring: water, a sun hat, sunglasses, gardening or leather gloves, snacks, sunscreen,…
Find out more »Aug 2024
Community Paddle
The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Superior Adventures program offers several opportunities for community members to spend a leisurely evening paddling the waters around Superior with its Community Paddle events. All ages and abilities are invited to attend. The experience is guided by Superior Adventures staff certified in CPR. The $10 registration includes a canoe or kayak rental package with personal floatation device, paddle and instruction. Transportation to and from the landings can also be provided by Superior Adventures. To register visit…
Find out more »Volunteer with Master Naturalists at Piping Plover Habitat
A volunteer cleanup day on the Piping Plover Wildlife Sanctuary on Wisconsin Point with project Leader Mikayla Erickson and a small group of master naturalists. Participants will handle non-local invasive species (such as tansy) and clear the Piping Plover’s nesting area of unwanted vegetation. Erickson will give a complete site tour and speak on the improvements made from 2023. Gloves, buckets and contracting bags will be provided. Bring equipment/materials if you have them. No prior experience needed; safety and plant…
Find out more »Sep 2024
Gibiskising-minis azhe-dibinaweziwin
The community is invited to an opening celebration for Gibiskising-minis azhe-dibinaweziwin, a restoration planning process led by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Those able to walk the beach should park at Lot 5, near the lighthouse. Elders and those with limited mobility may park near the end of the point. Opening remarks and refreshments will be followed by small group walking tours and opportunities for discussion and input until 6 p.m.
Find out more »Oct 2024
River Walks! A Walking Tour of Current Work on Wisconsin Point
Come out for a guided walk at Wisconsin Point and see how projects in 2024 are helping maintain the resilience and habitat quality of this place for people, birds and other beings. The walk includes about a mile of moving while also taking time to stop and talk about the area. Come prepared with comfortable clothing and footwear, and be prepared to be outside in the elements. There is poison ivy just off the trails so long pants and close-toed…
Find out more »Wisconsin Point Fall Beach Cleanup
The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve and the City of Superior, are holding their annual Fall Beach Cleanup. Snacks and supplies will be provided and there will even be a prize for whoever finds the most interesting piece of trash. Meet at Lot 1 Wisconsin Point at 9:30 a.m. for instructions and supplies. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required and can be done at folsr.org.
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