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Playground to Garden

In 2005, we moved to central Massachusetts with a 3 year old in tow. Had to get his playground set…

Hell Strip to Swell Strip

The area between the road and the sidewalk is frequently called the hell strip… Read on to see…

Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide

I got this for Christmas from my son and now can’t wait until spring to get here so I can put it to…

Sunnyvale Baylands Park

Another great local park in Sunnyvale for birds and blooms, especially the pretty lupine. See All…

Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant (Winter -Spring 2001)

I know what you are thinking… Who wants to hike/walk/birdwatch at a water treatment plant. I…

Joseph D. Grant County Park

At 10,882 acres, it the largest of the Santa Clara County regional parks. It sits in the foothills…

Stevens Creek County Park

Stevens Creek County Park in Cupertino, California has a vast number of hiking trails. It is also…

Rancho San Antonio Preserve

Rancho San Antonio Preserve trails are popular and well maintained in Cupertino, California. We…

Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve

Baylands Nature preserve, adjacent to the Palo Alto airport, has shorebirds galore. There is a nice…

Natural Beauty in Alviso, California

These photos were take along the Alviso Slough Trail at the very end of the San Francisco Bay in the…

UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

This is a fantastic place to visit and explore for both plant lovers and bird watchers. The gardens…

Paradise Falls – book to read

My sister sent me this book last week. I can’t recommend it enough! It’s a true account…