Millions of years of geological activity, climate history, and human influence have created one of the most spectacular floristic assemblages in the Upper Midwest, whose protection and recognition is now more important than ever. In “Flora of Isle Royale,” botanist Abraham Stone will describe the ecological history of Michigan’s sole national park, highlight some of […] Continue reading "Abe Stone on “The Flora of Isle Royale” Oct. 20"
Keweenaw Wild Ones and friends go for a ramble at the Robert Brown Plant Preserve during the summer solstice, June 21, 2023, the longest day of the year. What we came for! One of many little stands of pink lady’s slippers. We were grateful they were still blooming, since it’s been a very dry June. […] Continue reading "A walk in the woods"
Moments from our Lake Glazon adventure The Lake Glazon Nature Area, eight miles north of Eagle Harbor, has about 1,100 feet of Lake Superior shoreline. On its 26 acres, you can hike, explore, and scramble around on rocks. It features interesting geology, such as cobble beaches far inland, evidence that the big lake shoreline moves […] Continue reading "Pictures from an Expedition"
As the bonds of COVID-19 lessened, Keweenaw Wild Ones and our guests had the great pleasure of accompanying naturalist Nancy Leonard on a ramble May 22 into the Michigan Nature Association’s Keweenaw Shores Sanctuary. Located just across Highway M-26 from Esrey Park, this rocky, winding path meanders through a variety of habitats. Our mission was […] Continue reading "A Walk in the Woods with Nancy Leonard"