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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 […]

What is a CISMA, And How Can They Help Me?

It’s that time of year again when we’re gearing up for our fall and winter holidays. It’s one of my favoritetimes of the year, primarily because of the well-orchestrated meals with friends and family, where weeach bring a dish to share. As more and more friends contribute to the meal […]

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 […]

Bayliss Library to Host First Literary Hall of Fame Ceremony

Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Marie is hosting the first induction ceremony for the Upper Peninsula Literary Hall of Fame, to honor the great writers from the history of the area. Presenters for the event include library Manager Meredith Sommers from Sault Ste. Marie, poet April Lindala from Marquette, […]

MSU Extension Offering Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Program

You can learn how to prevent Type 2 Diabetes together with other Michigan residents in the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) on-line lifestyle change program offered by Michigan State University Extension.  The program series starts Wednesday April 27th.  Guided by two trained MSU Extension lifestyle coaches, groups of participants learn […]

3 Animals You Might Find in Your Backyard This Spring

Active wildlife is one of the surest signs that winter is over and spring has arrived. Watch out for these animals you might find in your backyard this spring. There are many signs that spring has arrived: warmer weather, longer days, and colorful, blooming flowers. Some of the most exciting […]