Scouting and more

Scouting and more

A Trinity Forks chapter NPSOT pop-up field trip was scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 10th. And since the rain had occurred earlier in the week I needed to make sure we could cross the creek. So on Thursday, Feb. 8th, Jeanne and I went to check it out. The day was perfect, cool but sunny. What…

Second Creek

Second Creek

Creeks are such interesting places, eh. Even if you just listen to the sound of water only it is magical. A study says it calms “emotions and relieving anxiety”. I think we all knew that. 🙂 Of course, I look at what’s in it as well. Well, I brought one home as you can see…

The Afternoon off the Trail

The Afternoon off the Trail

Jeanne and I continued in the afternoon after lunch near the Kicking Bird Trail. This puffball had a different idea on where its spores puffed out. I had expected the spores to come out the hole on top. It fooled us. LOL. It was a splendid afternoon exploring! 103-Year-Old Artificial Christmas Tree Sells for Over…

Mostly in the Open

Mostly in the Open

Now we were about two thirds of the way on the Saturday five hour outing. We had clouds, a little rain, and then the sky cleared. The trail headed out towards a large meadow. A lovely day indeed! Microbes essential to plants are disappearing due to global warming Study finds plant nurseries are exacerbating the…

Escargot

Escargot

Once again the rain went north of us last night. Thanks Kathy for the sharing the above photos today! And watch in the comments below for more from Kathy perhaps. I found a snail at the edge of a puddle in a creek. When I brought it home to get a closer look I found…

Another inlet

Another inlet

Yesterday was First Wed sitting in the shade. After the others headed home, Jeanne and I decided to take a walk along another inlet. So we were able to find a few more treasures. And we managed to stay in the shade too, mostly. So tomorrow will conclude our finds on First Wednesday. Meet the…

Dixon recon

Dixon recon

Yesterday, a small group of us went to Dixon Water Foundation to prepare for an upcoming Prairie Seeker training class. So just like the LBJ NG, flowers seemed to behind schedule. Still it was grand to be there. If you would like to join us on May 14th for this event, there still are some…

Shades

Shades

Last night we got 1.15″ of rain in Bonham State Park. Thankfully no hail or high winds. However with this turn of event, we decided to change our plans. The new plan for the day was to walk a trail at the park in the morning. This is what happens when you OD on three…

More from Meridian SP

More from Meridian SP

With nine nature lovers, we stopped often. And Happy National Pi Day! The alien beauty and creepy fascination of insect art The “Doctress” Was In: Rebecca Lee Crumpler Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know.

A green caterpillar

A green caterpillar

Heading away from the grotto, nature was providing us with many more sights! New Mosquito Vision Discovery Could Help You Hide From These Disease-Carrying Bloodsuckers Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know.