Peninsula Point Guided Walk with USFS Botanist Ted Roper
Public Welcome Family-Friendly Youth Engagement Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom
Join us for an hour presentation by Ted Roper, United States Forest Service Botanist at Peninsula Point Lighthouse, Hiawatha National Forest, July 8th at noon.
Botanist Roper will provide a discussion on both native and non-native species found at Peninsula Point. Peninsula Point is an important spring migration stop-over site for migrating birds, and as such, receives it's share of weed seeds from the droppings of recent spring arrivals. Several non-native plant species have been brought to the site that typically are not found in the Upper Peninsula.
Botanist Roper will discuss the treatment of invasive plant species and focus on the improvement of pollinator habitat to specifically that will benefit monarch butterflies during their annual fall congregation and migration from this site.
Peninsula Point is a rustic site, with a pit privy and no running water. Bring along a lunch, water, sunscreen and bug repellant. Please dress for the weather.
Meet at the parking area at the lighthouse, at the end of County 512 T Road.