It's Not Always About Science

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

There's always so much to see in the woods; it would never all fit into a single post:

The large leaves of Frostweed, lantern-like flowers of False Gromwell, Blue-eyed Grass peeking out from under a Yucca, a brilliant pink Rock Rose, and Orange Lichen growing on a dead branch with Shield Lichen, can all lend themselves to imaginative storytelling. (You do know fairies and elves live in the woods, don't you?)

But there's nothing quite like a fallen branch to bring one's imagination to full bloom:

These photos were taken on a walk along the Geology and Water Loop trails at Phil Hardberger Park on Friday, April 8 2016.

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