18 inch meadow

This strip of land between the recently paved street and recently paved sidewalk has been left unmowed and become a fine example of grassland habitat, if a bit narrow. Sweet clover and grasses are the main plants represented.

Dedham trail day!

This past Saturday I went to Dedham Trail Day. There were tables from local businesses and organizations (free pulled pork and ice cream!) and a friendly atmosphere. But the main reason I went was because my friend dedhamoutdoors was going to lead a nature walk on a newly opened trail!
As I waited for the nature walk to start, I walked along the milkweed looking for creatures. I found several longlegged flies, but they move so quick that the only way to catch one was to get this shot of its shadow from below.

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3:00 snapshot #1667: Saturday

My honey enjoying the sun and the company of her Maggie.

A Table for A Wild Affair

Here we are, the vice and pres of the local chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, sitting at our table in front of the baby reindeer. A Wild Affair is a restaurant tasting event that is held at Stone Zoo every June. I liked the buffalo chicken mac and cheese the best, but the chicken pot pie cup was pretty delish. We were there to tell the guests about Bowling for Rhinos, happening only 11 months from now.

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