UP WILD WILDERNESS WALK – MARQUETTE’S SOUTH BEACH – Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan

On Tuesday, June 21, UP Wild hosted a Wilderness Walk that started at Marquette’s South Beach and ended at the mouth of the Carp River.

It was a beautiful, summer day. We hiked to a marvelous ecotone which is a transitional place between biological communities. This one was filled with wild rose, beach pea, irises and other plant life.

After a reflection on what was observed and experienced, the group walked to the mouth of the Carp River where Leora Tadgerson taught us about the Indigenous community that once occupied the land.

UP Wild – South Beach

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Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan

131 East Ridge Street
Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 228-7160

The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan is located in K’chi Namebini-Ziibing (Marquette), the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabeg, Three Fires Confederacy. The diocese acknowledges the historical connection our organization has with its Indigenous community and their sacred connection with the land. We recognize, support and advocate for the sovereign rights of tribal nations as they navigate through the various impacts of settler colonialism. This acknowledgment is aligned with our churches core value of creating a diverse and inclusive community. It is an organizational responsibility to recognize and acknowledge the people, culture and history that make up our beloved shared community.