exploring nature’s infinite connections
One year ago, I wrote about a bit of a rabbit hole I stepped into regarding the name of a local city-owned nature preserve and confusion over some naming on the maps of a couple of streams that run through or around the Plum Brook Nature Preserve (aka. Sterling...
We are probably a few weeks away from seeing any trillium spring up in our woods around here. However, I recently developed this image from my archives as I've been thinking a lot about mother trees, also called hub or landmark trees, and their contributions to the...
The vernal equinox is upon us again and that means it is a great time to pay attention to the often-overlooked flooded areas in our forests and even small woodland areas. What some consider to be "just puddles" - many creatures call these places home and essential to...
Maybe it is a little too cliche to see such symbolism in this image, but it was what was on my mind when making the exposure and also in developing it. The forest floor was certainly in a state of change at the time. Plants pulling back, new forest feeding materials...
Happy Arbor Day! Many people celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree (or trees), which is wonderful. Picking the right tree for the right place is important. This is especially important in urban or suburban planning situations where you want to achieve the best value...
The crunch of leaves, the solid smooth feel of American Beech bark, the smell of pine, the flickering light piercing the canopy, and the taste of fresh air, all encountered in a few steps. The sound of a nearby stream, a Great Horned Owl calls in the distance, the...
Solitude, a bit of a cold nip in the air, and a place where I thought a troll might be hiding in an animal's den. Despite my visit here being some time ago, I remember the feelings in coming upon this scene. It looked like some mystical place out of Lord of the Rings...
Sword Ferns and Redwoods, Redwoods National park, California One memorable aspect of a hike in Redwoods National Park was the complete absence of any noise whatsoever. With these towering trees all around you and the density of the forest, it makes for quite a sound...