“When I was younger I believed that dreams came true, now I wonder.” – Chris Isaak It was a summery day as I recall. I don’t remember there being any wind, but the day was warm, and the sun was certainly shining. With big, white cumulus clouds floating around the sky, ...
By: Emilie Scholie, Environmental Science and Sustainability (CFRES), (escholie@mtu.edu); Emily Klawiter, Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area (KISMA), Assistant Coordinator (eklawite@mtu.edu); Dr. Sigrid Resh, KISMA Coordinator and Research Asst. Prof., CFRES, MTU ...
In a dark deep canyon, on a north-facing slope where sunlight rarely shines, a couple of fallen trees had been laid across a big drop in the narrow trail. A tiny creek twisted back and forth below. After the winter snows fall, the trees vanish under the accumulation of snow and ice, ...
One of the townships in the Copper Country that has a history of expanding outdoor recreation for its residents and visitors is Ontonagon Township. An example of the success Ontonagon Township has had when it comes to outdoor recreation is with the popular Ontonagon Township Park and ...
If I look away into the softly falling snow, I hear music in my head as I stand here, preparing to walk a bit farther into this February scene. I paused here to take a breath or two. An old and leaning paper birch steadies me at the shoulder. I wonder whether this tall tree, which may ...
In view of Valentine’s Day, here are some ways to love the Earth by throwing away less. • Bring a reusable bag to the grocery store so you don’t have to take plastic bags. • Recycle your collection of plastic bags at the grocery store. • Carry a refillable water bottle. Water bottled in plastic is often untested and, as has been shown, contains microscopic plastic. • Carry a coffee mug. • Don’t accept plastic tableware. Carry your own. • Provide your own take-out container and urge restaurants to switch to paper or aluminum foil rather than Styrofoam or ...
