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Scientists have discovered huge underwater ice caves in glaciers that flow into the ocean, depositing plumes of fresh rain and melt water into glacial fjords. A multi-year study of one glacier near Petersburg is focusing on that interaction between the ice, fresh water and ocean water and what that may reveal about melting glaciers around the globe.

Two of the guest presenters at Petersburg’s ninth Rainforest Festival last week came from Juneau with valuable tips for using wild greens, berries and mushrooms on a dinner menu. Corinne Conlon and Amy O’Neil Houck are part of a foraging group in Juneau that gathers and prepares meals together. During the festival in Petersburg, the two gave a brown bag talk on gathering wild foods. They also went on foraging trips and capped off the festival Sunday night with a gourmet dinner using wild and locally sourced plants and seafood.

The Petersburg Children’s Center started up the new school year September 1st with expanded space and room for more kids. That’s thanks to donated money, labor and materials from individuals, organizations and businesses in town.