Weekly Sketcher Announcement

I’ve kept a little secret. I am proud to announce a phenology art project that I have been working on for … More

Mushrooms in the Woods Sketch

Journal entry: 6-16-2010 85°F mostly sunny, light breeze Country Lane Woods, Cook County Forest Preserves Zone 6 The mosquitoes are … More

There are so many treasures to be found while hiking. Let me share with you a secret on how to get the … More

Spring wildflowers are in bloom right now on the forest floor, but you have to hurry for they do not … More

Oh boy do I love spring when the birds return! It’s so exciting to see a bird you have never … More

Sit back and relax, enjoy the sights and sounds from Crooked Creek: play for creek sound I went for a … More

Just a few bird pictures from my hike last weekend, here we have a tiny little chickadee and an incoming … More

I’m not kidding, every time I go out into the woods it’s a different adventure. Something new each time catches … More

Last weekend while hiking, I came upon some benches that had walnuts on them. I did not put them there. … More

Do you remember our hiking trip on Thanksgiving Day? Well, I found the most beautiful piece of lichen growing on … More