by auduboncnc | May 1, 2018 | Nature News, Spring
When I was little, I discovered the Flower Fairies. This seemed to be the perfect combination of fantasy and nature, and I was hooked. Still am, actually. I had a figurine of the Beech Fairy that hung from window. Still do. And a calendar of the fairies. And...
by auduboncnc | Apr 24, 2018 | Nature News, Spring
“The earth laughs in flowers” according to a line in a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson. That is a sentiment that is easy to understand. Flowers can certainly bring joy to people. It was evident on a recent hike on an old rail bed that runs from Riverside Road to Warren...
by auduboncnc | Apr 18, 2018 | Nature News, Spring
I recently visited several of Utah’s National Parks –— Capital Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce and Zion. I know I will not do them justice in the few words here. In short, they were extraordinary in their grandeur and their uniqueness, especially compared to the...
by auduboncnc | Apr 10, 2018 | Nature News, Spring
There has been a lot of grumbling about the weather this month, though I cannot say if it is really any more or less than usual. The temperatures go up, it gets sunny and we get lulled into a false sense that spring is here. Next morning, we’re scraping frost or...
by auduboncnc | Apr 6, 2018 | Nature News, Spring
When most people think of spring they usually think of spring flowers appearing and birds flying back from their winter vacations. Sure, flowers and birds are sure signs of spring is on its way, but do you know what always tells me spring is here? Salamanders. Growing...
by auduboncnc | Mar 29, 2018 | Nature News, Spring
My journey with stuff began as a child, when I looked through catalogs with longing eyes, dreaming of all the things that could fill my life with joy. In reality, most of that stuff was probably junk and it rarely arrived in my world regardless. Stuff fills our world....
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