I visited one of my favorite trees the other day. This majestic white willow at Cherokee Marsh has to be at least 150 years old. Older living things have much wisdom. Are we smart enough to “listen” to what they’re telling us?
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Arboretum green
Maple renewal
Trees are coming to life again — feels like a long time coming this year.
On the bright side
With bitter cold temps in Madison lately, I’ve been savoring those few extra minutes of sunshine we’re getting (almost two more minutes each day now). Something positive to think about.
Winter nature walk
“In every walk with nature one receives more than he seeks.” – John Muir
State holiday tree
Surrounded by yellow
Being surrounded by a maple forest that’s glowing yellow can be almost magical.
Autumnal sunshine
Nothing feels better on a cool and crisp fall day.
Autumn along Picnic Point
I spent some much needed nature time yesterday hiking Picnic Point and the UW Lakeshore Nature Preserve. A beautiful autumn day.
View more →Muted colors
The autumn colors in southern Wisconsin (especially the reds) have seemed muted this year, likely because of the drought. This maple branch shows colors quickly turning brown, while tree branches above are still green. Is time running out for those vibrant colors?