FOPPI Blog

Speak Up for our National Wildlife System

Dec 31 min read

Speak Up for our National Wildlife System

Speak up for our nation's incredible National Wildlife Refuge System, the world's largest network of lands and waters set aside for...

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Review of "Pilot Island & Her Keepers"- Presented by The Impostors Theatre Co.

Jake Heffernan

Nov 302 min read

Review of "Pilot Island & Her Keepers"- Presented by The Impostors Theatre Co.

By: Mary Beth Volmer The doors opened to the sound of water crashing on the shore and gulls screaming in the wind. The small theatre was...

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Jake Heffernan

Oct 291 min read

Vote As If Your Wildlife Depended On It

In every election across the country National Wildlife Refuges are on the ballot. From establishing appropriate budgets to securing...

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Upcoming Presentation: Wisconsin Lighthouses by Ken & Barb Wardius

Jake Heffernan

Sep 121 min read

Upcoming Presentation: Wisconsin Lighthouses by Ken & Barb Wardius

The Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands invites you to a free presentation on Door County Lighthouses by Ken & Barb Wardius, coauthors of "...

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Plum Island Lighthouse Restoration Work Nearing Completion

Jake Heffernan

Aug 242 min read

Plum Island Lighthouse Restoration Work Nearing Completion

Story & Photos By: Tim Sweet Members of the Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands (FOPPI) met with Billy Winkleblack of Mihm Enterprises on...

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Jake Heffernan

Aug 222 min read

Native Americans on Plum Island

By Mary Beth Volmer I often tell folks that the Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands are preserving the history of those that came before...

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The "VALIENT" - The 'Bull' Who Wouldn't Quit

Jake Heffernan

Aug 192 min read

The "VALIENT" - The 'Bull' Who Wouldn't Quit

The Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands would like to extend a special ‘thank you’ to the Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum for their work on...

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Presidential Volunteer Awards Given at Annual Meeting

Jake Heffernan

Jul 231 min read

Presidential Volunteer Awards Given at Annual Meeting

On Saturday, July 21st a group of volunteers were presented with the President’s Volunteer Service Award as an appreciation for the...

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Plum Island Photography Workshop - September 21

Jake Heffernan

Jul 91 min read

Plum Island Photography Workshop - September 21

Famed Door County photographer, Dave Heilman will be once again sharing his craft with us during two photography workshops on Plum...

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Photography Workshop on Plum Island a Success!

Jake Heffernan

Jun 201 min read

Photography Workshop on Plum Island a Success!

On June 15th a group of photography enthusiasts joined our friend, Dave Heilman on Plum Island to learn techniques to ‘find the...

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Jake Heffernan

Jun 191 min read

Keeping Restoration Dollars Local

The Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands (FOPPI) works with many vendors and contractors to fulfill our mission to support the preservation,...

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Book a Private Sunset Cruise Across Death's Door

Jake Heffernan

Jun 191 min read

Book a Private Sunset Cruise Across Death's Door

Did you know that we offer The Shoreline for private charter? We can accommodate up to 15 people but don't feel like you have to fill the...

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Migrating Monarchs! Help track the journey of these incredible insects!

Jake Heffernan

Jun 192 min read

Migrating Monarchs! Help track the journey of these incredible insects!

Book Your Adventure! Tickets on sale @ www.plumandpilot.org/butterfly Every fall, millions of monarch butterflies make the journey from...

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Jake Heffernan

May 291 min read

Preventing Invasive Species

As Plum Island opens for public hiking for the year, we want to talk about invasive species. Did you know, invasive species are spread...

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FOPPI Member finds "Death's Door" in an unlikely place

Jake Heffernan

May 252 min read

FOPPI Member finds "Death's Door" in an unlikely place

FOPPI member and emeritus board member Scott Nelson has a deep connection to the waters of the Northern Door, including the infamous...

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Jake Heffernan

May 201 min read

"THE SHORELINE" Hits the Water!

This past weekend a group of volunteers got together to launch THE SHORELINE, the Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands' charter boat. She is...

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FOPPI says "See you later" to two FWS team members

Jake Heffernan

May 31 min read

FOPPI says "See you later" to two FWS team members

FOPPI members attended the ‘going away’ party for two members of our US Fish and Wildlife team, Bill Peterson and Joel Vos on May 1st....

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Jake Heffernan

May 31 min read

FOPPI Tours the Kewaunee Lighthouse

FOPPI held our quarterly board meeting at the Kewaunee County Historical Society on April 20th. After the meeting, we braved the cold and...

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Plum Island Photography Workshops - Tickets available now!

Jake Heffernan

May 31 min read

Plum Island Photography Workshops - Tickets available now!

Workshops on June 15th and September 21st Famed Door County photographer, Dave Heilman will be once again sharing his craft with us...

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FOPPI President attends History Advocacy Day at the WI State Capitol

Jake Heffernan

Apr 261 min read

FOPPI President attends History Advocacy Day at the WI State Capitol

On April 17th, FOPPI President Mary Beth Volmer attended the Wisconsin Historical Society’s 7th Annual History Advocacy Day in Madison. ...

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