nature
Northwoods iNaturalist Event
Northwoods naturalists are invited to join local iNaturalist ambassadors for this informational workshop and guided nature outing. Participants can learn how to add photos and observations to the iNaturalist app and practice offering ID suggestions to observations by other community members.
Attendees are asked to download the iNaturalist app before arriving.
Phyllis Root and Besty Bowen at Northern Lights Books and Gifts on Dec. 4
Children’s author Phyllis Root and illustrator and Grand Marais native Betsy Bowen will be signing copies of their new children’s book Big Belching Bog at Northern Lights Books & Gifts on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 1-2 pm.
Help Me Identify This Spider
This spider moved into the overhang outside my kitchen window. I first noticed it this morning, and it’s still there tonight. It’s really hard to get a decent picture, but I did the best I could. Anybody have any idea as to what kind of spider this is, or if they’re usually around here? It’s about as big as the end of my thumb (from the knuckle to the tip). It’s huge. HUUUUUUUUGE. Right now it’s fascinating to watch, but I think I’d have to move if it ever got in.
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