Safflower
I stumbled upon this strange-looking plant growing where I had placed a bird feeder a few weeks ago. I was fascinated by the sharp-pointed thorned leaves as they reminded me […]
Hello!
I am sending out this update post to those who are interested in my blog. A lot is going on at the Herden house, and 85% of it has to […]
When a Well-planned Day Doesn’t Go as Planned
As I continue to work on my final presentation for the Marine Habitat Restoration program, I really wanted to include videos and photos of Florida’s marine habitat. As visual and […]
National Wildflower Week – Day Three and Four
Whoops.. I missed Wednesday! Thank you for viewing!
National Wildflower Week – Day Two
For Tuesday it’s the Nuttall’s Meadowbeauty (Rhexia nuttallii) A new wildflower added to my observations!
National Wildflower Week | Black-eyed Susan
For Monday’s Wildflower I have chosen the Black-eyed Susan, because today I encountered a very rare one. Not often do you find amidst hundreds of Black-eyed Susan’s scattered along the […]
National Wildflower Week is May 3-9
Starting Monday, I will post a photo of a favorite Florida Native Wildflower in celebrating National Wildflower Week. I hope you can join in the celebration. Links to share- Florida’s […]
The Snag
A long time ago, the oak tree in our backyard was dying of an unknown disease. I talked my husband into not cutting it down because it would make an […]
Marine Life
Last week I received my Florida Master Naturalist pins, and I am happy to add Land Steward and Advanced Master Naturalist to my collection. I am currently on my last […]
Transformation
I apologize for the slack on posting to this blog but I am grateful to be preoccupied with other volunteer projects, work and completing my final FMNP course! It’s been […]
Nature Photography Workshop
Hello Nature Photographers! I would like to share with you upcoming workshops I will be giving in April, May, June and July at Chinsegut Conservation Center in Brooksville, FL. These […]
