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November 3, 2014 Photography 101

Photography 101: Home

The challenge?  Share an image that means home. The view from my front yard. Photo taken November 3, 2014 The

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August 26, 2013 Children in Nature / Hiking with Kids

Taking in the View: From the Dublin Hills

My son asked if we could hike at Dublin Hills Regional Park today, so we did! Photo taken August 26th,

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June 3, 2013 Alameda County

Dublin Hills: June

Photos taken June 2nd, 2013 Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail, Dublin Hills Regional Park

May 3, 2013 View from Home

Neighborhood Walk: An Early Summer

Here in California, due to the lack of any spring showers, it’s already feeling like summer.  That means hot weather,

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April 2, 2013 Alameda County / Fauna / Flora

Spring: Martin Canyon Creek Trail

Photos taken March 29th, 2013 Martin Canyon Creek Trail, Dublin, California Interested in going?  See this post:  Hiking the Martin

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March 30, 2013 Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Yellow Flowers Everywhere

Photos taken March 29th, 2013 Martin Canyon Creek Trail, Dublin, California

March 24, 2013 Alameda County

Dublin Hills: Spring

I enjoyed a lovely hike yesterday morning along the Calaveras Ridge Trail in Dublin Hills Regional Park.  The wildflowers are

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March 22, 2013 View from Home

From the Window: Hawk

I saw this beautiful hawk land on one of the oak trees behind our home a few days ago.  I

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March 17, 2013 Fauna / View from Home

Signs of Spring: The Return of the Turkeys

Early yesterday morning, my son ran into the living room and screamed, “The turkeys are back!  Come look at them

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March 8, 2013 Parks

Play: Alamo Creek Park, Dublin

Love this park!  It has a huge field for play, paths for bike riding, an awesome play structure, and a

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February 13, 2013 Fauna / View from Home

Neighborhood Wildlife: Deer

A deer grazing on the hill behind our home, enjoying the warm, sunny day… Photos taken February 12th, 2013

January 27, 2013 Alameda County

Hike: Calaveras Ridge Trail, Dublin Hills

Saturday morning… a misty, wet hike with friends on the Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail in Dublin Hills Regional Park. Photos

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January 16, 2013 At the Park / Parks

Play: Shannon Park, Dublin

Kids thrive when given free playtime outdoors after a day of school… Photos taken January 15th, 2013 Shannon Park, Dublin,

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January 13, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination

The view from the parking lot before a morning hike at Dublin Hills Regional Park To see the challenge…  Weekly

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December 29, 2012 Alameda County / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Donlon Loop Trail, Dublin Hills

A gray, overcast day, and a muddy, mucky trail… Photos taken December 28th, 2012 Donlon Loop Trail Dublin Hills Regional

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November 7, 2012 Fauna / Nature Walks / View from Home

Neighborhood: Lizard

We enjoyed a walk around our neighborhood yesterday, to look for some “signs of fall” and to collect leaves.  It

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November 7, 2012 Flora / View from Home

Neighborhood: Leaves in Transition

Yesterday, I took a “Signs of Fall Walk” with my 5-year-old son. This is what we found… leaves in transition.

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October 30, 2012 Parks

Cemetery Fun!

The other day, while playing at Dublin’s Heritage Park, my son suggested we head to the attached cemetery (Dublin Pioneer

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September 23, 2012 At the Park / Parks

Scrambling: Fun on the Rocks

I wish more city parks had rock structures like these for kids to scramble on.  The following photos were taken

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September 18, 2012 Gardens / Outdoor Education

The Hungry Owl Project

I have to preface this post by stating that we live on the edge of our city, on the border

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September 11, 2012 At the Park / Nature Play

Go Climb a Tree

We’re lucky to have a couple parks nearby that have great trees for climbing.  The kids are drawn as much

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September 8, 2012 Alameda County / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Martin Canyon Creek Trail

Now that my son is in kindergarten, I have a little more free to get out for some hiking during

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July 19, 2012 Photos / View from Home

Backyard Wildlife: Black-Headed Grosbeak

We have a new bird visiting our  yard this week.  And it’s a pretty one… a female Black-Headed Grosbeak. Apparently

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July 7, 2012 Photos / View from Home

A Walk Around the Neighborhood

The best way for me to relax and unwind is to head out the front door for a walk with

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June 4, 2012 Alameda County / Hikes

Hiking the Martin Canyon Creek Trail, Dublin, California

The Martin Canyon Creek Trail is my favorite spot to hike in Dublin.  It’s even better now that the trail

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May 27, 2012 Alameda County / Hiking with Kids / Nature Exploration / Nature Play

Nature Time! Hike, Dublin Hills

We kicked off our Memorial Day weekend with a great hike with friends from our Nature Time! playgroup.  The kids

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May 23, 2012 At the Park / Parks / Water Play

Ten Fun East Bay Parks with Free Water Play Features

The weather is warming up, so  it’s time to find fun outdoor activities for the kids that incorporate water play. 

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May 13, 2012 Animal Fun / At Home / Gardens / View from Home

Bring on the Butterflies…

After tons of research, I finally decided what to plant in our yard to attract butterflies.  As you may know,

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May 12, 2012 View from Home

The Hill Before Weed Abatement

The grasses on the hill behind our home are beginning to dry out. That means it’s weed abatement time. We

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May 6, 2012 Hikes / Photos / View from Home

Solo Hike, Dublin Hills Regional Park

I enjoyed getting out for some much-needed solo-time in nature today.  I didn’t feel like driving anywhere, so I simply

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