
Events & Work Days
2025 Calendar of Events
March 7-9, 2025
Canoecopia - Madison, Wis
Meet FOPPI volunteers at Canoecopia, presented by Rutabaga Paddlesports and held at the Alliant Energy Center Exposition Hall in Madison WI.
Canoecopia is the largest paddlesports consumer event in the world. With over 100 presentations and clinics, Canoecopia is also an educational event where you can learn about specific gear for your style of paddling, develop skills to get you where you want to go, and discover some of the many places to paddle, both near and far.
April 26, 2025
Fog Signal Workshop - Kewaunee, Wis
Learn about the historic fog signals that alerted mariners to danger in Death’s Door during fog-laden voyages from our friend, Jake Heffernan. Meet at Kewaunee Harbor Light, Kewaunee. 12:30pm
June 9, 2025
Summer Photography Workshop
Enjoy a beautiful trip out to Plum Island to spend 4 hours in a photography workshop and walking the Island taking pictures of the beautiful natural surroundings and the historic Range Lights, Life Saving Station and Boat House dating back to the mid 1800's.
Transportation from Gills Rock provided aboard FOPPI’s charter boat, The Shoreline.
June 21, 2025
Niagara Escarpment Field Day
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Niagara Escarpment but were afraid to ask. Join Don Mikulic, with the Niagara Escarpment Resource Network (NERN) to learn about the globally significant unique features of the escarpment; natural, cultural, historical and environmental. After the presentation, take a hike to see where the escarpment is present on Plum Island and learn about the plants that are dependent on this rare geologic formation.
Transportation from Gills Rock provided aboard FOPPI’s charter boat, The Shoreline.
July 26, 2025
Annual Meeting & Picnic
Mark your calendar and plan to attend our annual meeting and picnic, Saturday, July 26th. This is just one of the many benefits of being a member! Guests are welcome
July 27, 2025
Native Americans on Plum Island - Field Day
Learn about the importance of Plum Island for the Native Americans. US Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Historic Preservation Officer and Archaeologist, James Myster will share his knowledge of this important history with us so we may gain a better understanding of the customs, traditions, and ways of life of the indigenous peoples in the native tribes in northern Door County.
Transportation from Gills Rock provided aboard FOPPI’s charter boat, The Shoreline.
August 9, 2025
Native Plant Sale/Fundraiser
FOPPI is once again excited to partner with Stone Silo Prairie Gardens in DePere, WI to host a plant sale of native perennials and grasses. FOPPI volunteers and Stone Silo experts will be on hand to help you select the perfect native plants for your garden. Stone Silo's plants are grown on site and are well suited for our climate.
September 13, 2025
Fall Photography Workshop
Enjoy a beautiful trip out to Plum Island to spend 4 hours in a photography workshop and walking the Island taking pictures of the beautiful natural surroundings and the historic Range Lights, Life Saving Station and Boat House dating back to the mid 1800's.
Transportation from Gills Rock provided aboard FOPPI’s charter boat, The Shoreline.
September 13, 2025
Monarch Butterfly Field Day
Learn about the Monarch Butterfly, her peril and what we’re doing to help. After the presentation, hike Plum Island in search of Monarchs, gently capture, tag and release for further study.
Transportation from Gills Rock provided aboard FOPPI’s charter boat, The Shoreline.
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Want to get involved directly with our partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Throughout the field season of the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge, FOPPI will coordinate with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service volunteer workdays. Work may include buildings and grounds maintenance, historic preservation work such as painting, and more.
Opportunities are posted on the volunteer page.
Cruises, Tours, and Charters aboard our boat The Shoreline
Come out with us to see the beauty of Death's Door!
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We offer tours, cruises, and custom charters.
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