Redbud Tree – April 23 2008

Redbuds are bursting out. These buds are edible. Some people put them on salads.

Marsh Marigolds by Bog Jog – April 23 2008

Miner Bee Cleaning Itself on White Pine – April 11 2008

This tree is on the edge of the upper flat near the Sycamore lodge.

Here is another flying insect on the same white pine tree.

Spring Wildflowers- April 11 2008

Spring wildflowers at the base of turtle hill.

Here is a dutchman’s breeches.

Skunk Cabbage – April 11 2008

I find these on my walk the bog jog. I just love there shapes.

Glow worms under a log – April 9 2008

Glow worms under a log – April 9 2008, originally uploaded by Camp Naturalist.

My assistant finds these two glow worms(lighting bug larva) under a log outside the nature center.

Wood & Western Chorus Frogs Calling – April 7, 2008

Here is a male western chorus frog “puffing up” to call for a mate.

As I’m watching these wood frogs I notice the vibration that their call makes in the water.

Notice the rings in the water.  I also notice that sometimes the males move in the water when they call which changes there call.

Spider on Tree – March 28, 2008

Spider on Tree – March 28, 2008, originally uploaded by Camp Naturalist.

This tiny (crab?) spider is soaking up some of the sun’s rays getting ready for some insects.

Bull Frog – March 28, 2008

It’s around 5 pm and I’m walking home when I spy this bull frog in the fen. Last night there was 2+ inches of snow. It must be hard being an amphibian.

Snow Again – March 28 2008

We got a few inches of snow last night. I love snow but I’m ready for spring. It does look pretty though.

Here’s a dogwood.

Here an animal come out of Turtle Hill then decided to go back.

Red Oak