Western UP Events

It’s time to plant! With summer in full swing, the woods and meadows are alive with flowers. You can bring that natural beauty home by adding native plants to your yard. The Wild Ones Keweenaw Chapter is holding its late summer plant sale online at keweenaw.wildones.org. More than two dozen species are available, including scarlet bee balm, purple coneflower, and Jack in the pulpit, plus two different mini-gardens for monarch butterflies. After ordering, plants can be picked up in Houghton. The birds and pollinators will thank you for it. The sale is ongoing through the summer; order early for best selection. Most

Let’s learn about MUSHROOMS – Learn about local mushrooms with mushroom expert Angie!   Baraga county residents are invited to Join us for a two-day mushroom education event to learn about identifying, harvesting, and enjoying local wild mushrooms.   Day 1 – Classroom day, September 2, 2026 – Ojibwa Senior Citizens Center – Will learn about mushroom identification, harvesting safety, and nutritional benefits! Day 2 – Guided field hunt, September 3, 2026 – Location TBD – Join Angie to explore local forests and practice identifying mushrooms.   Attend either session or join for both! Registration required.  Limited seats available!  Both

The Keweenaw Food Co-op in Hancock will host a native plant sale by Keweenaw Wild Ones on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Over 30 different species will be available to suit a wide variety of growing conditions, from dry to damp and sun to shade. These plants support local wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and pollinators. Plants are priced at $3.50 each, or two for $6.

2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule   Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm Sept 3  Black Pearl – Smooth Jazz/Rock/Country Sept 10  Tapestry String Band – Roots, Country, Bluegrass   Bad weather concerts will be at the L’Anse Area School Cafeteria – 201 N 4th Street