Friday, January 12, 2018

Brown Thrasher



Thrasher is a good name for these birds.  They thrash around in the fallen leaves. 



Thursday, January 11, 2018

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Sand sculptures



The frozen sand by the side of Falls Lake made unusual patterns.  It looks like the ice crystals pushed up through the sand...?


Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Icy Falls Lake



It finally warmed up enough to take a walk in the park!  It was 40 degrees yesterday!  We went out to Forest Ridge Park and found that Falls Lake has frozen over!  We also found some great icicles on the water's edge.


Monday, January 8, 2018

It's STILL cold!



It was 6 degrees yesterday morning...warm by Minnesota standards, but here in the South not so much.
This picture is from last winter, but this little junco looks the way I feel right now...COLD!



Sunday, January 7, 2018

Back in the garden


The sensory and nature play garden at Durant Nature Park is a great place to exercise imagination.




Saturday, January 6, 2018

Welcome to the garden



Off to the side, out of the usual way, there is a garden for children at Durant Nature Park.  



It has a "fairy village" where the kids can build little houses, a play area, and a wind chime.