The Road to Farrellton
I woke up feeling off. Not sick, not sad, just heavy. The kind of heaviness that arrives unannounced, like claggy mud clinging to well-walked boots. The world’s unrest had settled … Continue reading The Road to Farrellton
Category: nature
The Cormorant(s)
Is she a spirit bird, I wonder? I see no evidence of her colony, but then I’m not walking by the shore and looking out over the river to see … Continue reading The Cormorant(s)
Roots
Swedish roots run deep on my mother’s side and were always a quiet backdrop to my upbringing. A Hallongrotta here, a Pepparkaka there, a “ja ja” or a lonely nej … Continue reading Roots
Herons
Written by Paul Hetzler Europeans weren’t entirely inept at naming New World plants and animals. For example, they called a large brown bat species the “big brown bat.” Kudos for … Continue reading Herons
Raving about Ravens
By Paul Hetzler According to legend, a few individuals have kept the Tower of London, as well as the British government, from falling since the mid-1600s. That’s pretty good for … Continue reading Raving about Ravens
Outside In
By Kimberly-Anne Ford Dedication: For Phil, ever inspiring. My winter morning ritual begins with a cup of Bean Fair’s Wakefield Blend, savoured in a plastic chair perched on my deck, … Continue reading Outside In
Straight from the Heart
from our wonderful contributors to this Valentine’s day blog!
Speak Softly and Carry a Sharp Quill
Continued nature series written by Paul Hetzler One of our more unusual native residents has an adorable face, makes welcome mats out of their own poop, openly carries weapons, and … Continue reading Speak Softly and Carry a Sharp Quill
Welcome to our new blog series: Exploring Nature with Paul Hetzler 🌿
We are always pleased to welcome new voices to the blog and today particularly happy to introduce a fresh new series that celebrates the beauty, wonder, and intricate connections of … Continue reading Welcome to our new blog series: Exploring Nature with Paul Hetzler 🌿
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