Winter Photo Spheres
A long-duration winter storm moved across the area on Thursday (1/29/15). Cheri sent an e-mail encouraging me to come out to the Botanic Garden to photograph it in the snow. Unfortunately, other commitments (Bella's vet appointment) kept me away until the afternoon. Even so, there was enough snow to be interesting. I managed a few photo spheres in the Japanese Garden and a number of standard photos elsewhere.Phenology
Last Monday (2/2/15) I went out to join the Nature's Notebook study at the Botanic Garden. Things were a bit muddy from the half inch of snow and rain that had fallen on the preceeding Thursday and Friday. Even so, the sun shone brightly and the day, which started chilly, quickly warmed up. We stopped at the four stations and, no surprise, saw little change. Some four-wing salt bush fruits had dropped, but they were from last season. No buds were expanding on any of the target plants.I did take the time to make photo spheres of each site. These are now public on Google Maps.
Later today (2/9) I'll repeat the trip. Perhaps the extremely warm weather will have tricked some plants into breaking bud early. Stay tuned.
Graduation
Saturday (2/7/15) was Recognition Day at the BioPark. Caro and I went early to the Zoo. While I sat through the Volunteers Meeting, she strolled around looking at the kookaburra, koalas, and others. A number of exhibits were shut down for the winter or closed for renovation. By 11:00 graduation began. I am one of about 40 new docents in the Class of '15. We were amazed at the seniority of some of the volunteers--35 years as a zoo docent was the top.Last Monday afternoon (2/2) I had met with Marlene to discuss my vest, the official "uniform" that docents are required to wear. She took measurements, the official patterned cloth, and a t-shirt as a sample that looked like its color would be good for the lining.
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