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Category: Woods

In the days before trash pickup, it was common for people to haul their broken stuff to the woods. So there’s a mix of nature and ancient trash.

Vernal Pool

Frog Habitat

 A vernal pool, earlier this year. Temporary pools like this serve as breeding habitats for frogs and toads.

Author pkemnerPosted on May 24, 2012Categories WoodsTags vernal pool, woodsLeave a comment on Vernal Pool

Redbud

Redbud Blossoms

A tree at the edge of the field.

Author pkemnerPosted on May 14, 2012May 14, 2012Categories WoodsTags flowers, woodsLeave a comment on Redbud

Spring Beauty

Spring Beauty

Spring Beauty is a wildflower in the Claytonia family.

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Author pkemnerPosted on May 12, 2012Categories WoodsTags Claytonia, flowers, spring beautyLeave a comment on Spring Beauty

Trillium in the Woods

Trillium

Trillium in the woods.

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Author pkemnerPosted on April 30, 2012April 26, 2012Categories WoodsTags flowers, TrilliumLeave a comment on Trillium in the Woods

Yellow Wildflower and Bark

Yellow Wildflower

Yellow wildflower and a piece of bark that looks like a fish head. 😉

Author pkemnerPosted on April 29, 2012April 24, 2012Categories WoodsTags flowersLeave a comment on Yellow Wildflower and Bark

Pails and a Vernal Pool

Pails and a Vernal Pool

Wildflowers and Junk

Author pkemnerPosted on April 28, 2012April 24, 2012Categories WoodsTags dump, junkLeave a comment on Pails and a Vernal Pool

Oliver Corn Picker

Oliver Corn Picker

The old Oliver single-row corn picker, left in the woods to rust away.

Author pkemnerPosted on April 27, 2012April 24, 2012Categories WoodsTags dump, farm equipmentLeave a comment on Oliver Corn Picker

Another Oil Well Casing

Oil Well Casing

Another old well casing, left over from the days of the Oil Boom.

 

Author pkemnerPosted on April 26, 2012April 24, 2012Categories WoodsTags junk, oil boomLeave a comment on Another Oil Well Casing

Old Wire

Old Wire

Eventually it will rust enough to fall apart.

Author pkemnerPosted on April 25, 2012April 24, 2012Categories WoodsTags dump, junkLeave a comment on Old Wire

Lampshade, Mixing Bowl, and Wildflowers

Lampshade, Mixing Bowl, and Wildflowers

More remains from the woodland dump, from 50 –  10 years ago.

Author pkemnerPosted on April 24, 2012Categories WoodsTags dump, flowers, junkLeave a comment on Lampshade, Mixing Bowl, and Wildflowers

Mossy Log

Moss, Mushrooms, and Wildflowers

 

Author pkemnerPosted on April 23, 2012April 23, 2012Categories WoodsTags flowers, moss, mushroomsLeave a comment on Mossy Log

Moss on a Tree #001

Moss on a Fallen Tree

The wood and moss give some interesting textures.

Author pkemnerPosted on April 22, 2012April 18, 2012Categories WoodsTags moss, treesLeave a comment on Moss on a Tree #001

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