blueberries

On July 16, I visited a red pine stand near Ponemah, the peninsula between Upper and Lower Red Lakes. There were a few ripe blueberries. This unique plant community enjoys a microclimate that is tempered by its proximity to the two large lakes. Poison ivy and sumac were very common plants in these stands that have been managed with prescribed burning. It was a real treat to visit this area, as it is generally not open to visits by people who are not members of the tribe. I was there for a tour that was arranged by the Society of American Foresters.