Nature Rambling | Seeking what we find
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Nature Rambling | Seeking what we find
2d ago
Leader for today's Ramble: Linda
Authors of today’s Ramble report: Linda and Don. Comments, edits, and suggestions for the report can be sent to Linda at Lchafin (at) uga.edu.
Fungi and lichen identifications: Don
All the photos that appear in this report, unless otherwise credited, were taken by Don Hunter. Photos may be enlarged by clicking them with a mouse or tapping on your screen. Not all of Don's photos from today’s ramble made it into the ramble report, so be sure to check out his Facebook album at this link.
Number of Ramblers today: 31
Today's emphasis: Wildflowers, fe ..read more
Nature Rambling | Seeking what we find
1w ago
Authors of today’s Ramble report: Linda and Don. Comments, edits, and suggestions for the report can be sent to Linda at Lchafin (at) uga.edu.
Today's emphasis: Remembering and celebrating the life of Dale Hoyt. From Don's Facebook page: "Seventy-two Ramblers gathered for today’s Nature Ramble. It was a solemn event, as we remembered the recent passing of Dale Hoyt, one of the original Ramble leaders. We took a short ramble through the International, Heritage, and Flower Gardens, as we made our way to the 10:00 a.m. memorial service at the Garden’s Day Chapel. It was a wonderful service, with ..read more
Nature Rambling | Seeking what we find
1w ago
Leader for today's Ramble: Linda
Authors of today’s Ramble report: Linda and Don. Comments, edits, and suggestions for the report can be sent to Linda at Lchafin (at) uga.edu.
Insect identifications: Don Hunter, Heather Larkin
All the photos that appear in this report, unless otherwise credited, were taken by Don Hunter. Photos may be enlarged by clicking them with a mouse or tapping on your screen. Not all of Don's photos make it into the ramble report, so be sure to check out his Facebook album at this link.
Today's emphasis: Early spring in the Dunson Native Flora Garden
Fort ..read more
Nature Rambling | Seeking what we find
3M ago
Nature Ramblers, here is the schedule of Winter Walks for Dec 2023 – Feb 2024. Detailed directions, information about the sites and trails, carpooling, etc. will be emailed each week, probably on Monday before the walk. It’s also possible that dates and locations may change due to weather or other circumstances – these changes will be mailed out as soon as we learn about them. Please email me with questions. Hope to see you next week at Halley’s party and the week after on the trail! Linda
WINTER WALKS DEC 2023 – FEB 2024
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Nature Rambling | Seeking what we find
4M ago
Leader for today's Ramble: Linda
Authors of today’s Ramble report: Linda and Don. Comments, edits, and suggestions for the report can be sent to Linda at Lchafin (at) uga.edu.
Insect and fungi identifications: Don
Link to Don’s Facebook album for this Ramble. All the photos that appear in this report, unless otherwise credited, were taken by Don Hunter. Photos may be enlarged by clicking them with a mouse or tapping on your screen.
Number of Ramblers today: 39
Today's emphasis: Seeking what we find in the forests along the Green and Blue Trails.
Announcements:
Rambler Kathy ..read more
Nature Rambling | Seeking what we find
4M ago
Leader for today's Ramble: Dan Williams
Authors of today’s Ramble report: Linda, Don, and Dan. Some of the text here is taken from Dan's book, Tree Facts and Folklore: Identification, Ecology, Uses (traditional and modern), and Folklore of Southeastern Trees). For a complete list of Dan's books and videos, with links, scroll to the bottom of the report.
Insect and fungi identifications: Don Hunter
Link to Don’s Facebook album for this Ramble. All the photos that appear in this report, unless otherwise credited, were taken by Don Hunter. Photos may be enlarged by clicking them with a mouse o ..read more
Nature Rambling | Seeking what we find
5M ago
Leader for today's Ramble: Catherine
Authors of today’s Ramble report: Linda and Don. Comments, edits, and suggestions for the report can be sent to Linda at Lchafin (at) uga.edu.
Insect identifications: Don Hunter, Heather Larkin
Link to Don’s Facebook album for this Ramble. All the photos that appear in this report, unless otherwise credited, were taken by Don Hunter. Photos may be enlarged by clicking them with a mouse or tapping on your screen.
Number of Ramblers today: 29
Today's emphasis: Weaving what we find!
Announcements and other interesting things to note:Last chance to order bir ..read more
Nature Rambling | Seeking what we find
5M ago
Leader for today's Ramble: Linda
Authors of today’s Ramble report: Linda and Don. Comments, edits, and suggestions for the report can be sent to Linda at Lchafin (at) uga.edu.
Insect identification: Dale and Don
Fungi identification: Don
Link to Don’s Facebook album for this Ramble. All the photos that appear in this report, unless otherwise credited, were taken by Don Hunter. Photos may be enlarged by clicking them with a mouse or tapping on your screen.
Number of Ramblers today: 27
Today's emphasis: Changing leaf colors and other natural events in the fall
Ramblers headed downhill on ..read more
Nature Rambling | Seeking what we find
6M ago
Leader for today's Ramble: Kaitlin Swiantek and Catherine Chastain
Authors of today’s Ramble report: Linda and Don. Comments, edits, and suggestions for the report can be sent to Linda at Lchafin (at) uga.edu.
Insect and fungi identifications: Don Hunter, Heather Larkin, Bill Sheehan
Link to Don’s Facebook album for this Ramble. All the photos that appear in this report, unless otherwise credited, were taken by Don Hunter. Photos may be enlarged by clicking them with a mouse or tapping on your screen.
Number of Ramblers today: 35
Today's emphasis: Pollination of native plants and cultiv ..read more
Nature Rambling | Seeking what we find
6M ago
Leader for today's Ramble: Linda
Authors of today’s Ramble report: Linda and Don. Comments, edits, and suggestions for the report can be sent to Linda at Lchafin (at) uga.edu.
Insect identifications and natural history: Don Hunter, Heather Larkin
Fungi and lichen identification: Don Hunter
Link to Don’s Facebook album for this Ramble. All the photos that appear in this report, unless otherwise credited, were taken by Don Hunter. Photos may be enlarged by clicking them with a mouse or tapping on your screen.
Number of Ramblers today: 26
Today's emphasis: Fruits, flowers, and insects in the Midd ..read more