
Situated at the transition from northern hardwoods to sub-boreal forest, the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore’s vegetation is a signature of both broad-scale physiographic processes and localized coastal and maritime influences.
A variety of human uses and stewardship is also key to the natural history and vegetation patterns in the park. Diverse physical landforms and a variety of habitats contribute to the high total plant diversity of 810+ species documented within the Lakeshore.
In this talk, I will provide a virtual tour of the predominant or unique plant communities and species in the park, and I’ll share insights about some of the changes that have occurred, as well as stories of resilience.
Dr. Sarah E. Johnson, Northland College
Presenter biography:

Sarah Johnson is an Associate Professor of Natural Resources, the Sigurd Olson Professor of Natural Sciences, and faculty affiliate with the Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation at Northland College. Sarah received a PhD in Botany from UW-Madison and has worked in the Great Lakes region or in coastal systems for 20 years, starting with an internship with the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
She is a plant ecologist who researches vegetation change and teaches field botany, wetlands, and other natural history courses.
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50 Years of Archeology at the Apostle Islands

A Retrospective – Research and Resource Management at Apostle Islands NL

A singing wilderness: Songbirds of the Apostle Islands

A Vulnerability Assessment for Terrestrial Ecosystems

American Martens on the Apostle Islands

Amphibians of the Apostle Islands

Apostle Islands Flora

Emerging Water Resource Issues in the Apostle Islands

Fifty Years of Cultural Resource Research at Apostle Islands NL

Gaylord Nelson: mover, shaker, deal-maker

Longitudinal Trends and Ecology of the Small Mammal Community

New Insights Into the Dynamics of Apostle Islands Carnivore Communities

Past, Present and Future of Fire in the Apostle Islands

Past, present and future of fisheries management in the Apostle Islands

Past, present, and future of piping plovers in the Apostle Islands

Resiliency and vulnerability of Apostle Islands coastal wetlands

Through the eyes of 4th graders

Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Under the surface and Zaaga’igan Ma’iinganag (lakewolves)
