Events, Work Days & 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.
March 5-6, 2027
**SAVE THE DATE**
Ghost Ships Festival
Inn on Maritime Bay, Manitowoc, WI
Ghost Ships Festival brings together experts and the public from across the Great Lakes for two days of exciting presentations about shipwrecks, nautical archaeology and maritime history.
Visit numerous vendors booths, try piloting Wisconsin Underwater Marine Association's ROVs in the pool, visit their book signing booth with multiple well-known Great Lakes authors, hear live music and enjoy a truly maritime festival atmosphere!
For more information, click here.
March 13-15, 2027
**SAVE THE DATE**
Canoecopia
Alliant Energy Center, Madison WI
Hosted annually by Rutabaga Paddlesports, Canoecopia brings together paddlers, outfitters, and gear manufacturers for an immersive paddlesports experience. It’s held early in the season (March) so attendees can plan trips and gear purchases before the paddling season opens.
FOPPI volunteers will have a table at this event. Stop by and say 'hi' and hear about the projects that we're working on!
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 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.
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 21, 2027
**SAVE THE DATE**
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.
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. 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.
Opportunities are posted on the volunteer page.
Cruises, Tours, and Charters aboard our boat The Shoreline
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