Came across this guy soaking up the late afternoon sun. Still going strong in mid-October!
Yearly Archives: 2023
Golden ferns: A cautionary tale
As I hiked along the trail Sunday, I saw these yellow colored ferns, beautifully lit by the sun, a ways off the trail. In order to avoid ticks, I usually don’t hike into the underbrush, and stick to the groomed trails. But we’ve had some cold weather, and the season is winding down. It’ll be OK, I thought.
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Flying the flag
Prairie skies
Glowing decay
Splendor in the grass
Farewell old friend
Sunday I discovered this magnificent white willow at Cherokee Marsh, one of my favorite trees, had to be taken down.
View more →Goodnight September
Floating lotus
I can always count on something at Olbrich Botanical Gardens to brighten up a dreary day.
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