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Week Two of Roving
Our second week of volunteering as Wildlife Interpreters at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge did not disappoint. On our way to the Schoolhouse to pick up our gear, we saw several adults and kids along the roadside, picking up trash. We stopped and...
Crabapple Blossoms in Bloom!
I absolutely LOVE crabapple trees in bloom. Another sure sign of Spring. Gorgeous, aren’t they?
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Opens Wildlife Drive
Now that the wildlife drive is open at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, Dave and I have started our weekly stint as Roving Wildlife Interpreters. Every Tuesday evening, you will find us volunteering at the drive, offering information and guidance...
Gathering Sandhill Cranes
I had to attend a meeting tonight in St. Cloud. I had my camera with, just in case I saw anything good. We passed by this field not too far before getting to Highway 95. There were several more cranes in the field, but I liked this picture of the small...
Beautiful Orrock Sunrise
Here is a picture that I took about 7:00 am, straight out of the camera with no retouching:
Block Party in Orrock Township
We attended our first neighborhood block party yesterday. We met many new friends and had a great time. I wish our children were home and able to go–they would have loved it! Knowing the people in the neighborhood is an important part of emergency...
Two Sets of Double Rainbows
I went outside this evening after the rainstorm came through and saw a very awesome sight. There was not one, but two sets of double rainbows visible. One set was in front of our house and the other was to the side. The brightest rainbow showed all of...
Orrock Township Town Hall
We were out driving and took this picture of Orrock’s Town Hall:
Jared’s Sunset
My son, Jared, asked to take my Nikon out to try his hand at sunset pictures. He didn’t do to badly for a beginner–this has not been altered except for being cropped for size!