Too early for summer

Too early for summer

However, we seemed to be getting it whether or not we want it, eh. High temp at our house was 93.7 degrees. So I for one am glad it was windy and didn’t make it to the forecasted high of 99 degrees. Today’s giant farm vehicles threaten 20% of the world’s cropland Could Ants, Termites…

I like my thistle

I like my thistle

Years ago, some of the first plants I tried to key were the thistles. Of course, I don’t remember all the stuff I found about them. However, I still enjoy them. And all the critters that utilizes the thistles. Mushrooms borrowed the same deadly toxin from a mysterious source Keep looking! The more you know,…

Make a wish?

Make a wish?

Last night we caught the western edge of storm that came barreling down from the north. Even though we only ended up with .24″ of rain, I ain’t complaining. 😉 Denton got more and perhaps those of you in Dallas got some. Hope so! Scientists Figure Out Why Female Octopuses Self-Destruct After Laying Eggs Keep…

Organ Pipe Mud Dauber

Organ Pipe Mud Dauber

One of OPMD hatched! I saw it looking around its enclosure (ie coffee jar) at lunch time. Indeed, I was beginning to wonder if any of my jars were going to produce anything. Corals convert sunscreen chemical into a toxin that kills them Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the…

Hanging out

Hanging out

Today, I went to the Dixon Water Foundation to hang out with other prairie nerds! It was with the NPAT Ft. Worth chapter’s Prairie Seeker training for the spring. Scientists Prove That Plants Can Grow in Soil From the Moon Scientists Estimate That the Embodied Energy of Waste Plastics Equates to 12% of U.S. Industrial…

My, how you have grown!

My, how you have grown!

The hunt for the Frosted Elfin on the Caddo NG was definitely a success! Furthermore, I think in more than one way. For example, I learned new plants, saw new critters, and made new friends. Anyway I look at it…success! So a big thank you to all the volunteers! Alan, Laura, Scott, and Suzanne who…

Rewarded

Rewarded

On our last full day in Fannin County, we were rewarded once again with many splendid treasures. The mission was to just do some exploring, so mostly we drove. Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know.

Cats, mostly

Cats, mostly

Despite the heat, we had another splendid day. Today, Cyndee joined us. Cyndee lives in the area and volunteers at the Caddo NG. So we had a local guide! It was great! Thanks Cyndee for joining us today! Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more…

Windy

Windy

Today, it started off windy and cloudy in lovely Fannin County. So we were very thankful for the wind and the clouds for the first half of the day! Then in the second half of the day our only relief was the wind. Yeah for the wind! I bet you can tell we are having…