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November 1, 2018 Flora / iPhonography

Yellow: Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve

Autumn: Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve, San Ramon, CA

November 9, 2013 Fauna / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Hummingbird

Photo taken November 7th, 2013 Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito

November 8, 2013 Flora

Floral Friday: Purple

Photo taken November 7th, 2013 Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito

October 9, 2013 Yosemite

Yosemite National Park: Government Shutdown

We’re fortunate.  We visit Yosemite National Park four or so times every year.  This past weekend, we went to the

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October 5, 2013 Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Vibrant

Photo taken September 27th, 2013

October 4, 2013 Flora

Floral Friday: Orange

Happy Friday!

October 2, 2013 Flora

Seasonal Produce: Greens

Oh, how I love the vegetables and fruits of autumn….  especially vibrant, yummy greens!  I can’t eat them enough! Photos

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September 30, 2013 Flora

After the Rain: Water Drops

September 29, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

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…

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September 28, 2013 Flora / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Translucence

My 500th Post! *** Photo taken September 27th, 2013 UC Botanic Garden at Berkeley

September 27, 2013 Flora / Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Saturated

Photo taken September 27th, 2013 UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge:  Saturated

September 21, 2013 Flora / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Soft or Spiky?

Photo taken September 14th, 2013 Dennis the Menace Playground, Monterey

September 19, 2013 Children in Nature / Fauna / 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

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September 17, 2013 Fauna

Birding: Black Oystercatcher

I love their red beaks! Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, California Photo taken September 15th, 2013

September 7, 2013 Children in Nature / Fun Books / Nature Exploration / Nature Programs / Quotes / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Nature Journaling

“The most important thing we can teach our children is to observe well.” -Ernst Mayer, Evolutionary Biologist Learning about animal

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September 4, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Sea

What does the sea mean to me? For me, the sea is a place of rugged beauty, ideal for quiet

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August 29, 2013 Fauna / View from Home

From My Window: Beautiful Buck

I looked up from my computer and saw this beauty on the hill. Photo taken August 29th, 2013

August 17, 2013 Fauna / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Butterflies

Photos taken August 13th, 2013 California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco

August 3, 2013 Children in Nature / Nature Exploration / Silent Saturday / Water Play

Silent Saturday: Nature’s Balance Beam

Photo taken July 30th, 2013 Near the Wading Hole, Pescadero Creek San Mateo Memorial Park

August 1, 2013 Children in Nature / Hiking with Kids / Nature Exploration

Climb on a Giant Tree! San Mateo Memorial Park

How often do kids get to climb on a really, really large tree? You’ll find the “largest tree” on the

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July 31, 2013 Flora / Santa Cruz / Weekly Photo Challenge

A Masterpiece of Nature: The California Redwood

The California Redwood, 1200-1800 years old, growing taller than 300 feet, is a true masterpiece of nature. *** The tallest

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July 27, 2013 Flora / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Blake Garden (2)

Photos taken July 23, 2013 Blake Garden, Kensington, California *** You may also enjoy:  Silent Saturday:  Blake Garden (April, 2013)

July 24, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh

Blake Garden, Kensington July 23, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge:  Fresh

July 16, 2013 Yosemite

Yosemite: The Views from Tioga Road

Want to see the beauty of the Yosemite high country, but aren’t much of a hiker?  A drive along Tioga

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July 14, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour

Sunset from Juniper Campground, Mount Diablo State Park *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge:  The Golden Hour *** For more photos

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July 13, 2013 Fauna / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Cuteness

California Ground Squirrel Mono Pass, Yosemite Photos taken July 10th, 2013

July 12, 2013 Flora / Yosemite

Floral Friday: Wildflowers, Yosemite

The wildflowers were gorgeous Wednesday on the trail from Tioga Road to Mono Pass in Yosemite.  I’ll write more about

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July 9, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Nostalgic

We visited my parents this weekend, who still live in the home where I was raised.  Whenever we visit, my

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July 6, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Companionable

My favorite companions?  My husband and son! Hint:  If you ever want to have Glacier Point in Yosemite all to

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July 5, 2013 Camping: Around the Bay / Santa Cruz

Camping: Ben Ries Campground, Butano State Park

I’m frequently asked what my favorite campground is near the Bay Area.  My answer is always, “the one at Butano

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