Friends of North Point
WHO WE ARE
The Friends of North Point (FONP) was formed in June of 2017. A group of local citizens contacted LNRP to discuss loss of habitat by homeowners, and invasive plants and shrubs on the unique and vital area of North Point Bluff. They have formally adopted North Point Park as part of the City of Sheboygan’s Adopt a Park Program.
WHAT WE DO
FONP works to create a safe and healthy bluff habitat. They have installed signage in the area, and parking barriers to keep cars off the grass, benches to enjoy the view of Lake Michigan, removed invasive plants and shrubs, and provided educational outreach. All are efforts to bring awareness to the community of the ecological and economic value of the bluff. FONP also conducts a spring and fall beach cleanup every year and educational programs.
WHERE WE WORK
North Point Bluff is located on the northeast side of Sheboygan on Broughton Drive. FONP will use an integrated, watershed-based planning and decision-making process to accomplish the following goals:
To improve the area for both public and wildlife
Create a native plant community
Create public awareness by hosting informational events
Provide educational outreach to residents along the bluff and beyond
Stewards of the bluff
LNRP STAFF SUPPORT
Executive Director, Program Director, & Partnerships Coordinator
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
DNR River Planning Grant, Supporter Donations
CONTACT US
Starr Gerk
Organization Contact
Laura Klemm
Organization Contact
Sam Taddy
LNRP Contact
Upcoming Events:
Sessions:
Spaces are limited per site and time. Please make sure to check the updated list before signing up to confirm your preferred time is available.
Join us for our BioBlitz on August 1st, 2026! The goal is to record all species observed at Sheboygan North Point Bluff on this day and upload information to INaturalist. This is a great way to engage in a fun and educational event that promotes awareness of the natural world - specifically the biodiversity of the bluff community.
This event is for those 8 years or older. Each individual MUST be signed up separately, and those under 16 must be accompanied by a signed up adult in the same corresponding timeslot. Please, no pets on the bluff.
Learn about our leaders:
Amy Harbach – Bumble Bee Brigade (B3) Ambassador, Master Naturalist
Kelsey Bell – Bird City Wisconsin Program Director, Lake Michigan Bird Observatory
Joanna Demas – Director of Conservation and Partnerships, Lake Michigan Bird Observatory
Mabel Kirst- Community Conservation Coordinator, Lake Michigan Bird Observatory
Jenny Bardeen – Community Giving Coordinator, Lake Michigan Bird Observatory
Jacob Woulf - Motus Coordinator, Lake Michigan Bird Observatory
Medhavi Ambardar - Chief Scientist, Lake Michigan Bird Observatory
Christine Sobocinski - Gardner and Naturalist, Afterglow Farm
Maggie Honig – Bumble Bee Brigade (B3) Ambassador, Master Naturalist
Danielle Bell – Ecologist, Native Roots Landscape Design & Land Management
Laura Klemm – Co-Founder Friends of North Point, Partner Group of Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership
Tools needed:
Binoculars
Magnifying Glasses/hand Lenses
Resource Books
Bird Guide
Bumble Bee Identification Guide
SEWISC flyer
Tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them. A special THANK YOU to Elwood H. May Environmental Park for providing binoculars, hand lenses and resource books.
We also suggest to bring gloves, sunscreen, a hat, and to dress for the weather. We will be out rain or shine - unless there is lightening!
