Creeks are always interesting places to explore nature, and they are especially good places to observe wildlife when fish are spawning. In late fall, brook trout, brown trout, and various salmon species are the ones to watch for in creeks that connect to the Great Lakes. In early spring, steelhead (rainbow trout) and suckers run up the rivers and creeks to perform their reproductive rituals. UP Photonaturalist is produced Chris Burnett, a former member of UPLC's board and staff and long-time...

Fungi are trending. Whether for food, medicine, industry, ecology, or art, mushrooms are getting more of the attention they deserve. Beyond such practical considerations, many people just get a kick out of knowing what those strange things popping out the ground are called. However, with over 2,500 species in Michigan alone, putting names to mushrooms can be a real challenge. Many people recognize puffballs, but did you know that puffballs are not a coherent taxonomic group? DNA analysis...

Anna planting an oak tree I’m Anna, a non-traditional Biology student at NMU with a focus in Ecology, always eager to gain hands-on...