Nature

Caught in the Act!
I answered the phone on a sunny summer day. A perfect day, really - not too hot, not too chilly, low humidity...a great day to be out on the water. And it was a good thing too, because on the other end of the phone was my friend Vanita, inviting me to go out on her father's boat. I went to the store and picked up a rotisserie chicken, a beautiful wedge of Yancey's Fancy Smoked Gouda with Bacon, and some water crackers. We met briefly on the dock, got our lifejackets on and we were underway in the "Katrenita".
By Lori Brooks5 years ago in Earth
Majestic Trees
Silk Cotton Trees are Asian tropical trees, They have a straight tall trunk and their leaves are deciduous in winter. In the spring red flowers with five petals appear. The tree produces a capsule that when ripe has white fibres like cotton. These trees grow with huge twisting roots, made up of long, wavy, narrow planks. Their trunks have spikes to deter attacks by animals, Silk Cotton Trees are certainly an impressive sight to behold.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Earth
Canadian Geese and their Goslings
In springtime, extended families of geese take over the Ottawa-Gatineau riverbanks, lakesides, and the bike paths that connect the two. They claim this territory in gangs, eating large amounts of grass and leaving wet, green turds wherever they go. Geese are typically vicious, and it is wise to keep your distance. If you are on a bike, best etiquette is to ring your bell and wait for them to clear off the path.
By Blaise 5 years ago in Earth
The Most Misunderstood
The wonder that is the Serengeti is something not easily described with words, or even through pictures. When I returned home and attempted to convey my experiences, the closest I came to explaining it was that it feels as if the beginning and the end of the world is there. Every colour, sound, and texture in existence seems to coalesce in that great expanse of land.
By Sa5 years ago in Earth
Can Shorter Showers Really Make a Difference? Sure!
Where it all begins is debatable Cooperstown, NY is known as the home of the baseball hall of fame. But what is little known and perhaps far more important is that the Cooperstown’s area is where you find the origins of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. This massive water shed in centered around the Susquehanna River. The river is named after the Susquehannock or Susquehanna people. Susquehanna means people of the muddy river.
By Carolyn F. Chryst5 years ago in Earth
A Privilege Like No Other
The wonder that is the Serengeti is something not easily described with words, or even through pictures. When I returned home and attempted to convey my experiences, the closest I came to explaining it was that it feels as if the beginning and the end of the world is there. Every colour, sound, and texture in existence seems to coalesce in that great expanse of land.
By Sa5 years ago in Earth
The Graceful Impala
The wonder that is the Serengeti is something not easily described with words, or even through pictures. When I returned home and attempted to convey my experiences, the closest I came to explaining it was that it feels as if the beginning and the end of the world is there. Every colour, sound, and texture in existence seems to coalesce in that great expanse of land.
By Sa5 years ago in Earth
Nature Journal
As I write this it is Sunday 9th May. It is Garden Day in the UK and we are enjoying the calm and serene of our little garden in a town. It isn’t a huge space but, it is a great little space that we are slowly and lovingly building into a tranquil little outdoor space to enjoy as a family of three.
By Charlotte Fay5 years ago in Earth
Pressing Matters
My excitement grows as I see the crimson colored liquid begin to ooze through the silky white bag. First it’s just a few slow drops scattered across the wax paper. Then the drops coalesce into puddles, then trickles, until there is a steady stream of nature pouring into my bowl.
By Bee Gold5 years ago in Earth
The Energy Encounter
Last summer I took a trip to Philadelphia and headed for the Devil Pool hiking trail. I hopped on a bus, got some directions, and started my journey. I was determined to see this epic waterfall that everyone talks so highly about. It was a beautiful summers day and the weather could not be more perfect.
By Tiffany Paris 5 years ago in Earth
Behind The Lens 🟪📸🟪
Location I was absolutely delighted to escape my quarantine hotel one Wednesday In Sri Lanka, having being invited on Safari to Yala National Park. This was my first time seeing these majestic mammals in the wild and it was a truly magical experience. We had a 2.5 hour car journey to get to the park, where we transferred into a massive open jeep that could comfortably accommodate x6. There was only myself, the guide and the kind Colombian who had invited me as his guest. Absolutely perfect for allowing me to climb around in search of good angles for photographs. Shoes off, crouching, kneeling, hanging out the sides...the roof... you name it I was doing it!
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨5 years ago in Earth
The Girl Who Became a Deer
On the eve of May Day, the day is longer and brighter. The trees still have little green buds and blooms on them that lightly rustle in the wind. It gives off the sweet smell of spring turning into summer that is both fresh and floral.
By Erika Ravnsborg5 years ago in Earth