Written by: Kelly Beaster Each of us has our own stories about plants that are special to us or experiences that were shaped by plants. On a warm, calm evening, the ANPE crew gathered along the St. Louis River at Chamber’s Grove to hear about one individual’s personal relationship with plants that shaped her lifeContinue reading “Plant Relationships at Chambers Grove 8.25.2025”
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Jay Cooke Spring Ephemerals Hike 5.18.2025
Written by: Maggie Ross On May 18th, thirty nature enthusiasts gathered for a delightful day on the fifth annual Spring Ephemerals Hike at Jay Cooke. The goal? To explore, learn, and appreciate the beauty of spring ephemerals and other wildflowers blooming along the park’s scenic trails. Though the afternoon started off a bit chilly, itContinue reading “Jay Cooke Spring Ephemerals Hike 5.18.2025”
Finding Ferns 7.16.24
Written by: Kelly Beaster On a sunny weeknight, the Arrowhead Native Plant Explorers gathered at the southern end of Hartley to learn about ferns found on a small hiking loop along the west branch of Tischer Creek. The event partnered with Hartley Nature Center and was led by ANPE board officers. Members learned about someContinue reading “Finding Ferns 7.16.24”
Plant ID 101 4.13.24
Author: Kelly Beaster Whether you are a novice plant enthusiast or a seasoned botanist, we can all use a refresher after a months long period away from most of our regional flora. On a Saturday afternoon at Hartley Nature Center, Arrowhead Native Plant Explorers were greeted with a beginner’s lesson on plant identification that wasContinue reading “Plant ID 101 4.13.24”
Arrowhead Native Plant Explorers 