Events, Workdays & Field Days
We're planning for an awesome season - we hope you will be able to join us! Remember ... members receive a 10% discount on tickets aboard THE SHORELINE. Join now!
March 4, 2027
7:00 pm
FOPPI Presentation
Door County Maritime Museum
Sturgeon Bay, WI
FOPPI President, Mary Beth Volmer's program is called 'Plum Island's Restoration Initiative.' Come and hear about the work FOPPI and the US Fish & Wildlife Service have done on the islands and the plans we have for the future.
For more information, click here.
May 20, 2027
FOPPI Presentation
Port Washington Historical Society
Port Washington, WI
FOPPI President, Mary Beth Volmer's presentation is called: 'The Accidental Historic Preservationist, my journey of discovery restoring the buildings on Plum and Pilot Islands.' Come and hear about the work FOPPI and the US Fish & Wildlife Service have done on the islands and the plans we have for the future.
For more information, click here.
May 22, 2027
**SAVE THE DATE**
Volunteer Workday
Spend a day (or more) volunteering on Plum Island to help with maintaining the island habitat and buildings. Our boat, The Shoreline leaves from Gills Rock at 9:00am and returns around 2:00pm.
Work may include painting, trail maintenance, general cleanup, light carpentry, etc.
You will meet our boat at the Shoreline Hotel's Marina in Gills Rock and enjoy a leisurely cruise to Plum Island with fellow volunteers. We'll work until around noon, give you a chance to eat your lunch, complete your project and explore the island before heading back.
To reserve your seat on the boat, click here.
May 27-29, 2027
**SAVE THE DATE**
Door County Festival of Nature
The Door County Festival of Nature is a series of events coordinated by The Ridges Sanctuary and partners in conservation to encourage visitors, residents, members, and friends to explore and celebrate the natural beauty of the Door Peninsula. Each year, they organize a number of field trips throughout the county, and special events to allow you to experience the county with field trips intimately involved in protecting and preserving these natural spaces and educating our community on their importance.
We encourage you to learn more about this incredible event series and get ready to join us for Memorial Day Weekend!
For more information, click here.
June 5, 2027
**SAVE THE DATE**
Volunteer Workday
Spend a day (or more) volunteering on Plum Island to help with maintaining the island habitat and buildings. Our boat, The Shoreline leaves from Gills Rock at 9:00am and returns around 2:00pm.
Work may include painting, trail maintenance, general cleanup, light carpentry, etc.
You will meet our boat at the Shoreline Hotel's Marina in Gills Rock and enjoy a leisurely cruise to Plum Island with fellow volunteers. We'll work until around noon, give you a chance to eat your lunch, complete your project and explore the island before heading back.
To reserve your seat on the boat, click here.
June 19, 2027
**SAVE THE DATE**
Volunteer Workday
Spend a day (or more) volunteering on Plum Island to help with maintaining the island habitat and buildings. Our boat, The Shoreline leaves from Gills Rock at 9:00am and returns around 2:00pm.
Work may include painting, trail maintenance, general cleanup, light carpentry, etc.
You will meet our boat at the Shoreline Hotel's Marina in Gills Rock and enjoy a leisurely cruise to Plum Island with fellow volunteers. We'll work until around noon, give you a chance to eat your lunch, complete your project and explore the island before heading back.
To reserve your seat on the boat, click here.
July 17, 2027
**SAVE THE DATE**
Volunteer Workday
Spend a day (or more) volunteering on Plum Island to help with maintaining the island habitat and buildings. Our boat, The Shoreline leaves from Gills Rock at 9:00am and returns around 2:00pm.
Work may include painting, trail maintenance, general cleanup, light carpentry, etc.
You will meet our boat at the Shoreline Hotel's Marina in Gills Rock and enjoy a leisurely cruise to Plum Island with fellow volunteers. We'll work until around noon, give you a chance to eat your lunch, complete your project and explore the island before heading back.
To reserve your seat on the boat, click here.
July 19, 2027
FOPPI Presentation
Liberty Grove Historical Society
Liberty Grove, WI
FOPPI President, Mary Beth Volmer's presentation is called: 'Understanding our past, inspiring our future.' Come and hear about the work FOPPI and the US Fish & Wildlife Service have done on the islands and the plans we have for the future.
For more information, click here.
August 7, 2027
**SAVE THE DATE**
Volunteer Workday
Spend a day (or more) volunteering on Plum Island to help with maintaining the island habitat and buildings. Our boat, The Shoreline leaves from Gills Rock at 9:00am and returns around 2:00pm.
Work may include painting, trail maintenance, general cleanup, light carpentry, etc.
You will meet our boat at the Shoreline Hotel's Marina in Gills Rock and enjoy a leisurely cruise to Plum Island with fellow volunteers. We'll work until around noon, give you a chance to eat your lunch, complete your project and explore the island before heading back.
To reserve your seat on the boat, click here.
August 21, 2027
Native Plant Sale
Stone Silo Prairie Gardens, De Pere WI
Stone Silo Prairie Gardens is committed to the preservation of native species and their use in a homeowner’s landscape design. These plants are disease and drought resistant, and require no fertilizer or pesticides, making them the ideal choice for the gardener interested in protecting the environment. They are suitable for use in any perennial garden.
For more information, click here.
August 28, 2027
**SAVE THE DATE**
Volunteer Workday
Spend a day (or more) volunteering on Plum Island to help with maintaining the island habitat and buildings. Our boat, The Shoreline leaves from Gills Rock at 9:00am and returns around 2:00pm.
Work may include painting, trail maintenance, general cleanup, light carpentry, etc.
You will meet our boat at the Shoreline Hotel's Marina in Gills Rock and enjoy a leisurely cruise to Plum Island with fellow volunteers. We'll work until around noon, give you a chance to eat your lunch, complete your project and explore the island before heading back.
To reserve your seat on the boat, click here.
September 11, 2027
**SAVE THE DATE**
Volunteer Workday
Spend a day (or more) volunteering on Plum Island to help with maintaining the island habitat and buildings. Our boat, The Shoreline leaves from Gills Rock at 9:00am and returns around 2:00pm.
Work may include painting, trail maintenance, general cleanup, light carpentry, etc.
You will meet our boat at the Shoreline Hotel's Marina in Gills Rock and enjoy a leisurely cruise to Plum Island with fellow volunteers. We'll work until around noon, give you a chance to eat your lunch, complete your project and explore the island before heading back.
To reserve your seat on the boat, click here.
Donations and proceeds from our programs, special events and The Shoreline go toward preservation and restoration of the historic maritime structures on the islands. Thank you for supporting our mission!
Note that all events are weather-dependent. Should poor weather cause us to cancel, we do offer alternate harbor trips, or you can request a full refund.
Registration closes 24 hours prior to departure. Call, or text us, at 262-613-4680 for confirmation prior to departure.
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Would you like to get involved directly with our partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Work may include buildings and grounds maintenance, historic preservation work such as painting, and more.
Cruises, Tours, and Charters aboard our boat The Shoreline
Come out with us to see the beauty of Death's Door and Northern Door!
We offer tours, cruises, and custom charters.