Category: Value of Native Species

Nature Surprises During a Sunday Drive

Posted on November 13, 2022 by

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The key principle underlying the power of Nature to inspire is how easily Nature surprises. And in those surprises, our minds are suddenly removed from dwelling on the daily mundane, and instead propelled into contemplating the wonder of life. The surprise can be seeing… Continue Reading “Nature Surprises During a Sunday Drive”

Category: Native Plants, Reconnecting to Nature, Value of Native Species

I Am Spring

Posted on October 4, 2022 by

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October.The time of heat and drought is ending.Temperamental bouts of rain are near.In anticipation,manzanita flower buds are swelling, sagebrush flowers are blooming,and White-crowned Sparrows are arriving.Signs of me;signs of spring. Elsewhere,dead of winter beckons,flowers have faded,leaves turning gold, red, and brown,and the birds have… Continue Reading “I Am Spring”

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Nature Provides Common Ground, if We Listen

Posted on September 20, 2022 by

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Happiness. Inspired. Encouraged. Comradery. Words like these come to mind every time we have conversations – about Nature. Whether it’s during a presentation, on the trail, or around a fire. Be it over howling grasshopper mice, ancient grizzly bear trails, or hot blood coming… Continue Reading “Nature Provides Common Ground, if We Listen”

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