Category Archives: nature

Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Linda Schaub

Did you know there is a Scandinavian custom that feeding the birds on New Year’s Day will bring you luck the rest of the year? Another nature lover sent me this video some time ago – it is about an … Continue reading →

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What is Empty Nest Syndrome.  #Wordless Wednesday #Squirrel dreys

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Linda Schaub

#Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Meet and greet, but where’s my treat?

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Linda Schaub

A quick glance at my roly-poly pal Parker the Fox Squirrel may have you murmuring to yourself “that squirrel looks like he’s been in the eggnog and cookies and doesn’t need any treats!” In my recent post “Season’s Eatings” I … Continue reading →

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Season’s Eatings!!

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Linda Schaub

Today’s post was originally intended to be a Wordless Wednesday giggle about sharing the love with my furry and feathered friends. But instead, it morphed into a regular post, thanks to two enterprising Eastern Gray Squirrels, who made it their … Continue reading →

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Christmas cheer at Heritage Park.  #Wordless Wednesday  #Bulbs and baubles  #O Christmas Tree

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Linda Schaub

#Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Fall foliage foray.

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Linda Schaub

Colorful leaves were the highlight of this Sunday stroll at Heritage Park. I really hesitated to use “Halloween excursion” as this post’s title since we are now immersed in the Christmas holiday season, but this trip did indeed happen on … Continue reading →

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As kids, we called each wisp a “Santa Claus” and captured them to make a wish.  #Wordless Wednesday #Milkweed seeds

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Linda Schaub

#Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Walk for the Wild

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Linda Schaub

I saw this 5K event advertised on one of the park sites I follow on Twitter. After signing up, I gleaned a few factoids which I’m going to pepper throughout this post, like this one: did you know there is … Continue reading →

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Brrr!  Break out the down … December is here! #Wordless Wednesday

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Linda Schaub

#Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Take a deep breath and enjoy the blooms and butterflies.

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Linda Schaub

Did you have a hectic holiday? Well, let’s instill a little peace into your day shall we? I was wordy last week. It seems I had a lot to say – whew! Before I transition to Autumn, Winter and holiday … Continue reading →

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