This edition of the Nearby Nature Project includes a couple of special bird sightings in the Bow Valley, observations on the change from fall to winter, and a book review!
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Bow Valley Campground Winter Hiking
Although Bow Valley Campground closes to campers each winter, area trails are still accessible for winter hiking, birdwatching and photography. Visitors can tailor the hiking distance to suit the weather conditions and the capabilities of the group, with routes ranging from 2 to 10+ km,
Nearby Nature – March 2015
Spending time outside, close to nature, improves my state of mind and helps keep me active. So I'm always on the lookout for articles, reports and books that support my nature habit. I first came across Richard Louv's Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature Deficit Disorder about 10 years ago. A …
Photo Blogging Challenge – ‘Tis the Season (December 2014)
'Tis the season for so many things: winter, Christmas, traditions and special time with family and friends. And because most of us have at least a few days off from our usual routines, it also seems to be the season for making more than the usual number of photographs. So I had a bit of …
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Making Macros
We voluntold the boys to walk with us Sunday afternoon. They didn't quite dress properly, so we turned back a little sooner than I would have liked, but we still covered a respectable 7 km. We walked past four more of our geocache hides. Three were in good shape, but Mr. GeoK brought one home …