It has been extremely hot here the last few days and we have been missing our afternoon walks. My husband and I woke up early this morning, deciding to rise and take our dog for a long walk in the cool morning air.
What a delight!
We found some wildflowers to enjoy and I wanted to share them with you.
Queen Anne’s Lace (Are you looking for your Queen Anne’s lace to observe for the Summer Challenges?)
The chicory is just now starting to bloom around the edges of the trail. It is such a pretty color and contrasts greatly with the grasses baked brown in the heat.
Summertime means getting creative with your outdoor time…we try to be out in the early morning and in the evening around sundown. With the Summer Series of Outdoor Hour Challenges, we all are learning to use our senses more acutely.
I look forward to sharing more of our early morning observations in the weeks to come.
Barb-Harmony Art Mom
Just a sidenote: I am working through a stack of nature related books this summer. One that I have read before but always enjoy reading again is this one:
I purchased mine used quite some time ago and it looks like there are a number of decent copies for less than a dollar.
I purchased that book at a used book store. Thanks for taking us on your walk! We were going to sniff tree bark today – but it was raining. Not fun for sketching outside. 🙂 Maybe tomorrow. 🙂
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