Sense of Place
Welcome. This blog was created as a class assignment for a University Colloquium class, but I am looking forward to sharing what it is we discover on our field trips. Be it virtual or in person. I hope that you find as much beauty in the rural settings as I do. I currently live on a Mesic Hammock that we share with apex predators, deer, turkey, amazing insects (including some rapidly disappearing native bees), native flora, and whatever else you can imagine. The beautiful view is from my lanai before Irma. Post Irma completely revamped the landscape. (photo watermark is my former soap company). While we were disappointed at first, the natural pruning event brought back land orchids I had not seen in a while, and the infrequent Pileated Woodpecker (think Woody Woodpecker). I hope others can see the beauty that in the "weeds." In this picture there are Laurel Oaks, Cabbage Palms, Muscadine grape vines, and native grasses growing. Do you see anything you would chan...