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Stories and Fishes and Me – Piping Plover Project

Piping Plover Project Gabrielle Grobbel – Fishtown Preservation This week I wanted to talk about birds because I really like birds. Let me explain why. Birds are some of the most frequently studied animals in Biology. In fact, not many topics in Biology haven’t been studied in terms of birds. Birds are easy to observe […]

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Stories and Fishes and Me – Common Fishtown Questions

Common Fishtown Questions Gabrielle Grobbel – Fishtown Preservation While working in the Fishtown Welcome Center this summer, I have been asked a wide range of questions. Some visitors ask for more details on the history of Fishtown, while others are interested in the ecological factors that influence the commercial fishery. I have enjoyed getting to […]

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Stories and Fishes and Me – Leland Blue Stones

Leland Blue Stones     Gabrielle Grobbel – Fishtown Preservation   I spent countless summer days as a child exploring rock beaches around Michigan’s coastline. If it was colorful or had an interesting pattern, I added it to my collection. I loved finding bits of frosted sea glass as well, each one a small treasure. It wasn’t until […]

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Stories and Fishes and Me – A Busy Time in Fishtown

A Busy Time in Fishtown Gabrielle Grobbel – Fishtown Preservation It is the height of the season in Fishtown, and Leland is at its busiest. In my experience this summer, I have found that each week is a new adventure. There are new opportunities, new people passing through, and few quiet moments. After such a […]

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Stories and Fishes and Me – Discovering the Manitou Islands

Discovering the Manitou Islands Gabrielle Grobbel – Fishtown Preservation The Journey: Arriving at the docks thirty minutes prior to the posted departure time of 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 23rd, I could tell it was going to be a beautiful day for hiking. The sun was out with only a few puffy clouds in the […]

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Stories and Fishes and Me – Fishtown Then and Now

Fishtown Then and Now Gabrielle Grobbel – Fishtown Preservation Fishtown Preservation Society aims to preserve the past and future of Fishtown. Many of the historical shanties built near the start of the 20th century are still standing today, with only a few minor renovations. Starting as a booming fishing town and transitioning to a beloved […]

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Stories and Fishes and Me – Lets’s Talk Fish

Let’s Talk Fish Gabrielle Grobbel – Fishtown Preservation Fish are underrated creatures. With stunning diversity and complex life histories, they inspire well-deserved appreciation. Staring at the Leland River that runs through the heart of Fishtown, I was amazed at the world that lies right below my feet. To learn more about the river in Fishtown, […]

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Stories and Fishes and Me – Discovering Fishing Tales and Art Inspiration

Discovering Fishing Tales and Art Inspiration Gabrielle Grobbel – Fishtown Preservation Fishtown is a place built upon endless stories. After digging through a few history books on Fishtown, I realize I have only touched the surface. The characters and tales I’ve read about are beginning to stray from the pages as I continue to explore, […]

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Meet Gabby Grobbel and follow her blog: Stories and Fishes and Me

The First Week in Fishtown Gabrielle Grobbel – Fishtown Preservation I can’t help but feel at home as I am guided among the bustling Fishtown shanties for the first time. The worn docks and buildings speak of the strength of this ever-changing village, but also of the love that goes into keeping them there. I […]

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