Mother's Day Nature Safari
Appropriate that this Mother’s Day weekend, I found myself taking in an Annapolis nature safari with mom, the person responsible for instilling an appreciation of the outdoors since I was a very small child.
Read MoreDelightful spring walk at Queens Botanical Garden
Moving on to this week's topic: I am, like many others, pining for a proper spring day. Between our recent chilly air, rain, and wind, the promise of sun and pleasant temps lured me outside yesterday to probably my favorite spot for botanical beauty and all that comes with the package: Queens Botanical Garden. Trust me, I work there and happily visit on a day off, so it must be worth it!
Read MoreBirding fun at New York Botanical Garden
Saturday mornings are a lounge around the apartment time for me. But this past Saturday I decide to haul out early for a morning bird walk at New York Botanical Garden in the hopes of seeing a great-horned owl nesting spot. I was somewhat fooled by the sunshine and could have used one more layer, but my focus soon shifted to birds under the great leadership of Deb, our guide for the morning. Her knowledge of birds was incredible, plus she’s a great photographer to boot!
Read MoreInternational Earth Day Fun at Queens Botanical Garden
Not to be confused with the April event that marks the beginning of the environmental movement, International Earth Day is celebrated on the vernal equinox. To mark the occasion, QBG held a full day of fun on March 20.
Read MoreGreat Backyard Bird Count at Queens Botanical Garden
After a heavenly few days of warm weather, I was so disappointed to wake up on Saturday morning to high winds and cold (though probably more seasonable) temperatures.
Read MoreWonderful seal watch
Thanks to the great folks at American Princess Cruises, city dwellers can now look for seals and not even leave the five boroughs!
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