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”

Winter twig & bud ID workshop 1.26.2024

Author: Ethan Perry When we arrived in the office in the city maintenance building Tuesday evening, small, freshly cut tree branches were strewn across the meeting table. Each was numbered on a piece of masking tape. Clark Christenson, Duluth city forester, was instructor for our first event of the year. Tree enthusiasts came out ofContinue reading “Winter twig & bud ID workshop 1.26.2024”