Jack is Back!

Met up with Jack both along the marsh road and along the path up the hill by the first bridge.  Jack-in-the-pulpits that is ...

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Crossing

This little lady just crossed Boone Avenue.  She is so much shorter than the curb, I was sure she might need help.  No worries, this female painted turtle had it covered.  

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Elegant Fiddles

Found a group of ferns opening along the marsh road.  Some people eat them when they are still curled up, they are called fiddleheads.  I just find them beautiful and elegant.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Large Flowered Bellworts

Large Flowered Bellworts are springing up and can be seen in abundance along the forgotten path leading up the hill.  (Behind the bench at the first bridge along the creek.)

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Violets

Bits of purple can be seen just before getting to the first bridge on the creek path.  Violets are starting to bloom.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Fresh Batch of Peepers!

A new batch of Canadian Geese hatched and were enjoying a swim today.  It certainly was hot enough for it!

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Tamarack

The Tamarack tree near the creek is greening.  Ojibwe sometimes use this tree to make 'Swamp tea'.  I tasted it once, it wasn't too bad.

Enjoy and Happy Mother's Day!

~ Robin

Spring Wildflowers

I've been watching for this pink wildflower (Rue Anemone).  She is one of the early bloomers at the park.

This one and of course the other yellow flower that declares "Spring!" 

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Fresh Spring Greening

A little rain, a little thunder ... a lot more green.  :)

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Chestnut Promenade

A small chestnut tree has been performing a slow promenade over the last few days.  From bud, to opened leaves revealing what will eventually be flowers.

Enjoy!

~ Robin