When walking along a forest path, one might notice “pinecones” crunching underfoot orscattered along the ground. However, upon closer inspection, these cones reveal hidden worldswithin their spiraled scales. Cones play a crucial and fascinating role in nature and humanculture, serving specific functions in the plant world. Each cone is unique, […]
Environmental
Benefits of Planting Fall Plug Trees and Bulbs: A Boost for Spring in Yooper Country!
“Beleaf” it, or not, fall is only a month away! Warm temperatures we saw in July and Augustwill begin to drop and our comfortable, cool temperatures Yoopers love will arrive with what wehope to be a long fall. Fall also brings weather that is well suited for planting trees and […]
Learn about wild mushroom foraging with Outdoor Skills Academy classes
Mesmerized by Michigan’s mushrooms? Check out one of the Outdoor Skills Academy’s upcoming wild mushroom clinics, perfect for first-time foragers or anyone looking to learn more about mushroom hunting. Discover how to identify seasonal wild mushrooms, get some tips on where to start looking for them and learn about proper […]
Restoration of Beavertail Creek in Chippewa County scheduled to begin in August
Conservation nonprofit Huron Pines will replace undersized culverts at three road/stream crossings of Beavertail Creek beginning Aug. 1, restoring fish habitat and improving road safety while enhancing the water quality of Lake Huron. A temporary road closure will be in place during construction and access to the creek will be […]
Protect against mosquito, tick bites
This year’s warm, wet spring was prime time for some of Michigan’s nuisance insect species. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently issued tips to avoid bites by ticks and mosquitoes. Bug bites can be more than just an annoyance – they can have future health implications, so it’s important to […]
Battling Balsam One Bag at a Time
As the weather warms and you start emerging from indoors to start your garden, weed youryard, or trim your trees, consider marking your calendars for Three Shores CISMA’s Himalayan Balsam Trade-Up events. Himalayan Balsam is an invasive, annual flowering plant that is a member of the touch-me-not family. It has […]
Hunting the EUP’s Hunting Access Program Lands
The Hunting Access Program (HAP) in the Eastern Upper Peninsula (EUP) has gainedrecognition and popularity over the years as evidenced by the increase in hunters since theprogram started in the EUP. The Hunting Access Program provides nearly 5,600 acres of privateland open to small game and sharp-tail grouse hunting in […]
Winter Wanderings: Invasive species to watch out for in the winter
By Michael Hindy, Three Shores CISMA Coordinator As the last of the trees have lost their leaves, we all know that snow is just around the corner. Whether it’s snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling, or spending hours on the lake ice fishing, winter in the Upper Peninsula has something for everyone to […]
Ways To Improve Your Home’s Exterior
A home’s exterior is just as important as its interior because it’s the first thing people see. Apply these changes to improve the outer portion of your house. It makes sense to embellish the inside of your house because you spend the most time within its rooms. However, it’s also […]
Jack Frost Nipping: Property Risks of Blizzards
Winter is here, and that means snow and lots of it. If you want to stay safe this snowy season, check out our guide to the property risks of blizzards. We are no strangers to snow in the UP. With our winters ranging between 40 and 200 inches per year, […]