Stalwart, MI – the annual Stalwart Agricultural Fair kicks off September 4th with a QueenPageant. This is the 119th year of “Michigan’s Biggest Little Fair.” Schedule of EventsWednesday, September 4NEW TIME & LOCATION6:00 PM Queen Pageant @ Stalwart Exhibit Hall Thursday, September 51-8 PM-Entry DayNEW Livestock Entry Information & TimesCheck-in/Inspection […]
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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 […]
Got Milkweed? Help create Monarch waystations across Michigan!
The Monarchs are on their way back from Mexico – will your yard be ready to host them? What will you learn? What is needed in your waystation and how do you certify it? Join us to learn more about creating and certifying your garden as a Monarch Waystation! $5 registration […]
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 […]
Keeping The Piece Quilters Guild to hold annual show in September
The Keeping the Piece Quilters Guild will be holding their annual quilt show on Saturday, September 23 from 10 am to 5 pm, and again on Sunday, September 24 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Sault Area Middle School, located at 684 Marquette Avenue, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. This […]