Amber Jelly Roll in the Snow Watercolor

My hikes never cease to provide surprises, even some half buried in the snow. On this cold winter day I … More

A Red-breasted Nuthatch Said Hello

A Red-breasted nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) came by to say, “Hello.” In return I fed him suet. I quietly sat contemplating … More

Are you one to despair on a gloomy day? Does the weather hold you as a prisoner in your own … More

Winter isn’t deprived of beauty. Yes, color is a little more drab but really, beauty is still all around us… … More

The setting sun beckoned my company for one last moment. The clouds declared a mood, consecrating these last seconds. I … More

Today this tree is covered in white. It looks nothing like this painting. Perhaps there are a few less leaves … More

I have the most amazing job ever. I’m a naturalist who has the privilege of teaching people (mostly children) about … More

I couldn’t time this if I had tried…just days before Halloween. My son and I went for a hike at … More

It’s so much fun to hike in the woods and find mushroom treasures! You never know when you’ll find them … More

The way loss of autumn leaves is not a reason to fret. The way nakedness of tree is no cause … More