Written by: Ethan Perry Many of us have explored Duluth’s extensive forests, but we haven’t counted the trees, or measured them. Numbers like these show us more clearly the direction a forest is changing and help make more precise management decisions. And that’s exactly what our most recent presenters aim to do. Abby Andrus andContinue reading “An Assessment of Duluth’s Forests 2.17.2026”
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Endangered Hemlock in MN 11.18.2025
Written by: Kelly Beaster This November, ANPE members took a deep dive into one of Minnesota’s most elusive conifers – eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) or Gaagaamich in ojibwe, meaning ‘porcupine tree’. Ethan Perry, botanist and plant ecologist with the MN Department of Natural Resources, shared some unique characteristics of hemlock, including that it superficially canContinue reading “Endangered Hemlock in MN 11.18.2025”
Miller Creek Restoration Hike 7.29.2025
Written by: Kelly Beaster Nestled into the Duluth hillside with Lake Superior College to the east and the Lincoln Park community and St. Louis River Estuary downstream, Miller Creek meanders and cascads over bedrock and gravel. This section of Miller Creek has been stewarded by Glenn Merrick, recently retired biology professor for LSC, since 1999.Continue reading “Miller Creek Restoration Hike 7.29.2025”
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”
Arrowhead Native Plant Explorers 