Explore Marquette’s Lost “Great Swamp”

Explore Marquette’s lost “Great Swamp” —Sponsored by Save the Wild UP and the Marquette Regional History Center.

What happened to Marquette's “Great Swamp”? Join historian Jon Saari for a slideshow explaining how the city’s historic wetlands were drained, filled and lost to residential and industrial development. After the lecture, we'll follow Jim Koski and Jon Saari on a colorful walking tour to see evidence of the lost swamp! Sponsored by Save the Wild U.P. and the Marquette Regional History Center.  Special location: Event starts at 3 p.m. in the Wildcat Room of the Superior Dome. RESERVE YOUR SEAT: rsvp@savethewildup.org, or call 906-662-9987. $5 suggested donation.