2023 Forest Forensics Webinar and History Hikes
We are at it again in 2023 and pleased to offer another round of forest forensics in Michigan! This year, we have a few new locations for history hikes, and some of our seasoned presenters are exploring new areas. If you've joined us in the past, we are glad to have you along in 2023 for new adventures into Michigan's forest history. 

The concept of forest forensics was developed by Tom Wessels of Antioch University; links to his work and links to previous Michigan focused forest forensics will be included in the registration confirmation email.

Below you will find options to register for the introductory webinar, and a variety of forest history hikes. The webinar provides an introduction into the concept of forest forensics and an overview of each history hike. Each site tells a different story; feel free to register for any or all of the options you would like to attend! 

Note that registration for the history hikes will continue to be available after the introductory webinar. 

2023 Forest Forensics Schedule
Introductory Webinar: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 6:00 - 7:00PM
(everyone who registers for the webinar will receive a link to the recording)

History Hike Options (you may register to attend more than one):
  • This hike has already taken place: Alger County: Saturday, October 28th, from 3:00 - 5:00PM
  • Barry County: Saturday, November 4th, from 10:00 - 12:00PM
  • This hike has already taken place: Gladwin County: Thursday, October 19th, from 4:30 - 6:30PM
  • Registration has reached capacity: Grand Traverse County: Saturday, November 4th, from 9:00 - 11:00AM
  • Jackson County: Sunday, November 5th, from 12:30 - 3:00PM
  • Menominee County: Friday, October 27th from 10:00 - 12:00PM CST
  • Registration has reached capacity:  Marquette County: Saturday, November 11th from 1:00 - 3:00 PM
  • Roscommon County: Friday, November 3rd, from 3:00 - 5:00PM
To register, please select the sessions you'd like to attend from the options below. 
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The link for the introductory webinar which provided a brief overview of forest forensics and a description of each of the featured history hike locations is below. 
The history hike in Alger County on October 28th was hosted by MSU Extension in partnership with the Alger Conservation District. 

The location for this hike was the Rock River Kilns on the Hiawatha National Forest 15 miles west of Munising. 
The history hike in Barry County was hosted by the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. The location information was listed below so that you can visit the site on your own. 

Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
701 W. Cloverdale Road
Hastings, MI 49058
The history hike in Gladwin County was hosted by the Gladwin County Conservation District in partnership with the Little Forks Conservancy. The hike has taken place; please find the location information below so that you may visit the property on your own. 


George and Sue Lane Preserve
NW of the City of Gladwin near the intersection of M-18 and N. Shearer Rd. 
The history hike in Grand Traverse County was hosted by the Grand Traverse Conservation District. 
The location of the hike was the Brown Bridge Quiet Area. Feel free to visit the site on your own. 
The history hike in Jackson County was hosted by the Michigan Forest Association in partnership with MSU Extension. The location information is listed below so that you may visit the location on your own. 

MacCready Nature Preserve
Off Skiff Road just south of Jackson, MI
The history hike in Marquette County is hosted by Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy. The location information is listed below.  Directions for parking and/or gathering will be provided via email to all who register for the event. 

Saturday, November 11, from 1:00 - 3:00PM
Vielmetti-Peters Conservation Reserve
Five miles west of the City of Marquette off of US Hwy 41, at the end of Brickyard Rd (near the Meijer)
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The history hike in Menominee County was hosted by the Dickenson / Menominee Conservation District. The location information is listed below so that you may visit the site on your own.

Piers Gorge Scenic Hiking Area
Menominee River State Recreation Area
Highway 8, just south of Norway, MI
The history hike in Roscommon County was hosted by MSU Extension. The location information is listed below. so that you may visit the site on your own. 

Red Pines Preserve
Eight miles east of the Village of Roscommon off Sunset Drive (near the Old Kirtland Community College Campus)
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Thank you for registering! 
Additional details will be provided via email just before each event. 
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julie Crick at crickjul@msu.edu or 989-275-7179. 
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