On Plum Island, part of the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Join the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands (FOPPI), for an up close and personal birding experience on beautiful Plum Island, in , right off the coast of Door County, . Event activities will include: observing professional techniques to capture, band, and release birds; hikes led by expert birders; and opportunities to learn about the natural and historic resources of the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Plum Island. June 3-4, 2017 FREE public boat transportation from Saturday – June 3 Gills Rock, WI, and Washington Island, Morning trip: 7:00 - 11:00 AM WI, are limited to only 14 seats per trip, Departing from Gills Rock, WI and A RESERVATION IS REQUIRED. Evening trip: 3:00 - 7:00 PM Departing from Washington Island, WI Reserve Your Spot Today!

Sunday – June 4 Shoreline Scenic Cruises and Charters Morning trip: 7:00 - 11:00 AM Call: (920) 421-0922 Departing from Washington Island, WI Online: http://www.shorelinecharters.net/ Evening trip: 3:00 - 7:00 PM Location: Shoreline Marina, (Stone Boat House) Departing from Gills Rock, WI 12747 Wisconsin 42, Gills Rock, WI ______Departures from Washington Island, WI will meet What will be provided? outside the Ship’s Wheel Restaurant at Kap’s The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will provide Marina, behind the Washington Island Ferry Line binoculars, birding books, and have two spotting office. scopes to enhance viewing opportunities. Plum Take your own boat! Island is an uninhabited island in Lake Michigan, so Personal watercrafts are welcome to join us, by docking please be prepared for wind, weather, no electricity, in the designated (Public Docking Area) at Plum Island. and no running water. Restrooms are available!

Bring with you! Water, snacks, a rain jacket, warm clothes, a camera, and anything you may want for hiking.

Contact: Park Ranger Dustan Hoffman, [email protected], Phone: (920) 948-5037