Thank You to The Arc of New Jersey!
We had a great time installing Tree Swallow boxes with The Arc of New Jersey this past Wednesday. With their generous contribution of 10 bird boxes, the Tree Swallows of Dekorte Park now have new, cozy nesting spots.
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Native Plant Day Is This Saturday (May 17)!
The countdown is on for Native Plant Day at DeKorte Park! The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and the Bergen County Audubon Society have a program full of exciting walks, talks, presentations, award ceremonies and information tables, making for a wonderful day in a spectacular setting. Join us and learn about the importance of […]
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Seaside Wandering: Photos from the California Coast
Note: This is the introductory essay for my portfolio of photos from a
recent trip to the central California coast. You can view the full
portfolio as a free PDF ebook or as a web gallery.
Right after the holidays, we planned to head to our favorite winter place,
Death Valley National Park. As our departure date neared, I started feeling
increasingly hesitant about this plan. As I mentioned in our Two
Perspectives: Zion National Park ebook, I badly sprained my ankle during
that trip, in early November. While my ankle felt a little better with each
passing week, it still hurt after doing easy things like chair yoga videos
on YouTube and a little unsteady while gently walking around the
neighborhood.
One of the very best things about Death Valley is the ability to explore by
parking on the side of the road and heading out into the desert. With only
a few maintained trails in the park, almost all of this exploring happens
by walking cross-country over rocky, uneven terrain—exactly the wrong place
for a wobbly ankle. As we discussed last-minute alternatives, heading to
the central California coast and maybe dipping into Yosemite National Park
for a few days, seemed like the best option. The weather would be fairly
mild, the drive would be long but easy, and both spots would feel fresh
since we hadn’t visited either place for years.
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