Month: September 2013
Weekly Photo Challenge: From Lines to Patterns (Saturated)
Photo taken September 27th, 2013 UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley *** This one covers two WordPress photo challenges at once…
Silent Saturday: Translucence
My 500th Post! *** Photo taken September 27th, 2013 UC Botanic Garden at Berkeley
Weekly Photo Challenge: Saturated
Photo taken September 27th, 2013 UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Saturated
Silent Saturday: Soft or Spiky?
Photo taken September 14th, 2013 Dennis the Menace Playground, Monterey
Sea Lions: Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Checking out the sea lions (los lobos marinos) at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, California. You can hear these guys
Natural Slide: Beautiful View
I can’t imagine a climbing log with a better view! On the Cypress Grove Trail… a 0.75 loop trail, perfect
Birding: Black Oystercatcher
I love their red beaks! Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, California Photo taken September 15th, 2013
Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside
Dennis the Menace Playground Monterey, California Photo taken September 14th, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside
DVD Review: Tell It on the Mountain, Tales from the Pacific Crest Trail
I have to admit, I don’t watch TV. And I haven’t seen many movies in the past several years. I
Silent Saturday: Nature Journaling
“The most important thing we can teach our children is to observe well.” -Ernst Mayer, Evolutionary Biologist Learning about animal
Outback Express Adventure Train: Oakland Zoo
For those of you with little ones in the train stage, this is a fun one! The Outback Express Adventure
Sacramento: California State Railroad Museum
The amazing California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento is a must-see for anyone with an interest in trains or American
Greenopedia: A Source for Practical Ideas, Tips and Advice for Sustainable Living
As someone who’s concerned about the environment and the future health of our world, I try to live in a
Weekly Photo Challenge: Sea
What does the sea mean to me? For me, the sea is a place of rugged beauty, ideal for quiet