A Natural History of Wild Foods in the Straits Area

Join Logan Ferguson, Forester with the Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac Forest District to learn about the wild edible plants, mushrooms, and fish found in the Northern lower peninsula and Eastern upper peninsula area. The presentation will include the natural history of the wild foods and their utilization by native peoples and early European settlers of the area.

Logan Ferguson joined the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District in the Winter of 2025 to serve as the District Forester. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management from Grand Valley State University, as well as a Master’s degree in Forestry from West Virginia University. In the past, Logan has worked as a technician on forestry and botany research projects in Missouri, Texas, and West Virginia. He now works for the Conservation District to connect landowners with resources that help them manage their properties for forest health, productivity, and wildlife habitat. Logan has a strong interest in foraging for wild plants and mushrooms, fishing, and generally enjoying the outdoors. Logan has spent much of the last 5 years researching and documenting wild plants and mushrooms, as well as serving up wild culinary creations at home.