Down the Gully

Down the Gully

Continuing on now with the outing on January 4th. The snow kinda delayed this post LOL. This gully was on the far side of a pond. The bank at this point were not steep. So we could easily find our way in. 99% accurate wind detection achieved with hummingbird-inspired biomimetic wings Study Confirms: Syphilis Was…

Flakes!

Flakes!

Oh goodness, it was a wonderful snow day! Well, unless you had to travel in it, but I didn’t. So fun fun fun! Furthermore I was anxious to see what kind of photos I could get with my phone. So it took me over an hour to get the flake photos. And the cold fingers…

Nearly Hidden

Nearly Hidden

Saturday morning I thought…last warmish day for awhile. Hmmm, I will see if Jeanne wanted to go out on short notice. Yes, she was in! Watch where you step! More tomorrow on Saturday’s outing. Insects in the Mail Have weeds met their match? Volcanic Activity Beneath Yellowstone’s Massive Caldera Could Be on The Move Keep…

Almost Everywhere

Almost Everywhere

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Check In

Check In

So I told you that I was going to go back to check in with my moss friends, Funaria serrata. In fact I did. Now I will need to go back again to see the grasslands’ Funaria serrata and the Yellow Jelly Babies progress. FYI, I have even found the Funaria serrata here at home….

First First First

First First First

So what did you do yesterday on January 1st? Well, the First Wednesday group headed out for the first hike on the first day of the year! And what splendid weather! Indeed what a wonderful day to spend with a great group! So thank you all for joining me on the first hike on the…

Look Down

Look Down

Over the holidays the weather has been wonderful with the rain and fairly warm weather. So of course I continued to go to the grasslands. Most days in the afternoon when it is a bit warmer. But some colder weather will be here tomorrow. Our high today was 79F! Walk slow and look down is…

Repeat Visit

Repeat Visit

Always something good can be found in nature. So I will go back again in a few days to see how they are progressing. Repeat visits are definitely not boring. 🙂 New Federal Grant For U.S. Hwy 64 Crossings Could Save Endangered Red Wolves And Other Wildlife Thanks Judy! Archaeologists Are Finding Dugout Canoes in…

Bromide Springs

Bromide Springs

It was time to move on to the next destination. It was 3 o’clock and Claire needed to head back home. It had been so much fun to have her explore with us on Saturday (14th) and Sunday (15th). And Happy Holidays! Mistletoe Actually Has a Surprisingly Powerful Healing Effect A Jurassic Family Reunion: 50…