Category: Nature/Ecology

National Love a Tree Day!

Well, that’s what day it is! I’m feeling like they made one of those cool “National Days” just for me! I love trees. I worship trees! No, I do! I’m just so tickled that this day does, in fact, exist! If it didn’t, I’d… Continue Reading “National Love a Tree Day!”

A grim milestone for Earth

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of many scientific bodies that monitor CO2 levels on our planet and they noted in the last few days that we’ve crossed an alarming threshold. After examining the data for the month of April, they’re announcing that… Continue Reading “A grim milestone for Earth”

Tabasco HQ is in deep trouble!

I keep one eye open for important stories about worsening climate change. There’s certainly no shortage of those these days. This article is about one spot where the results of warming and the accompanying rise in sea levels is affecting the heart of Cajun… Continue Reading “Tabasco HQ is in deep trouble!”

Happy First Day of Spring!

Today is the day that winter gives way to spring and we get to see nature waking from her slumber! Of course, it’s been like spring here in Florida for all but a few days for quite a while, but I’m not going to… Continue Reading “Happy First Day of Spring!”

Full Moon over Tosohatchee WMA

Last night there was a lovely full moon illuminating my camp site. I don’t think I can truly describe what it was like. The magnificent moon shadows took my breath away; I was spellbound. Last night was extraordinary for another reason. My youngest turned… Continue Reading “Full Moon over Tosohatchee WMA”

No Trip to the Beach for YOU!

For the last two days, I’ve had the feeling that the Universe is screaming that message to me. I don’t like it! So I’m pouting. Big time. One of the things I do to help me cope when I’m dying to get away but… Continue Reading “No Trip to the Beach for YOU!”

More Photos of the Tosohatchee WMA coming soon

I posted a write up about the recent open house at the Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area about a week ago. It might have given the outdoor enthusiast a pretty decent feel for what that very cool event was like. What I didn’t do was… Continue Reading “More Photos of the Tosohatchee WMA coming soon”

About the Open House at the Tosohatchee WMA

This post took a while. Bulldog’s had a lot on his plate of late. But that event at the Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area was very cool, and there’s much on which to report. First of all, this open house took place on Jan 27th… Continue Reading “About the Open House at the Tosohatchee WMA”

Fine Fotos: A Beautiful Nature Spot in the Middle of Orlando

As you guys know, posting pix of some of the beautiful places I visit is one of my very favorite things to do on my blog! I’m a total outdoor nut and proud of it! Well, I had to go to my pharmacy today… Continue Reading “Fine Fotos: A Beautiful Nature Spot in the Middle of Orlando”

From the vault for National Squirrel Appreciation Day

I’m thinkin’ not too many folks know that today is “National Squirrel Appreciation Day!” Yes, that’s for real! In honor of the occasion, here’s a piece I wrote quite a long time ago for my first (now dormant) blog site; I ran it here… Continue Reading “From the vault for National Squirrel Appreciation Day”