FOPPI Blog

Dwarf Lake Iris, USFWS Mother Nature has gifted us with boundless beauty to enjoy and protect. On Plum Island, one of the beauties is the Dwarf Lake Iris (DLI). She's as unique as Plum Island; only appearing in specific environments in Wisconsin, Michigan and Ontario. She is a key indicator of a healthy ecosystem, but unfortunately, the range that she exists in is shrinking, placing her on the Wisconsin endangered species list. Climate change may affect her too, by exposi

Plum Island is well ... an island with a thin layer of soil that supports various types of wildlife. Each time I walk the island I see the seasons of life forming, blossoming and offering up life to others before fading away. The landscape changes from year to year as the pollinators do their part at spreading the bounty for others to enjoy. We do our part on the island to limit the introduction of invasive plant species entering our environment by using the boot brushes an

Monarch Butterfly on Plum Island milkweed, 2025 season During the Festival of Nature a couple of weeks ago, we were greeted by two happy Monarch butterflies. They danced in the breeze and circled our group with happiness ... they made it from their winter roost in Mexico's fir forests. The Monarch butterfly is the only insect that migrates like birds do. Earlier this year they, or their great-great-grandparents, great-grandparents or grandparents, were awakened with a need t

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1-30-2025 article from MonarchJointVenture.org (Link to original story) Monarchs rest in front of the Plum Island Rear Range Light...