“She who loves the beach” is the title of a picture by Suzy Toronto that hangs in my home office. It reminds me of the reason that I live just a few blocks away from the Atlantic.
“Turn off the computer, Lyn”, it whispers, “and go for a walk on the beach.” [...]
I enjoy introducing people to little gems that showcase Florida… its history, culture, or nature. Last January, I visited Washington Oaks Gardens State Park on my own and posted a blog entry.
I returned there May 02, but this time accompanied by photographers from the Southeast Volusia Camera Club. Our group [...]
This week, I am sharing a summary I wrote for the South East Volusia Camera Club (SEVCC) monthly newsletter about our Club’s outing April 04th to Mt. Dora, Florida.
The day of the SEVCC field trip to Mt. Dora dawned with bright sunshine and no predictions for rain. It was as if [...]
When I received an invitation from the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) to join a guided hike in the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, I quickly reserved a spot! Who could turn down a chance to walk through a preserve with such a delightful name?
Would participants, all graduates of one or more modules of FMNP, be [...]
When I heard about Azalea Days, March 14 and 15, at Ravine Gardens State Park, I was off and running. I enjoy taking day-trips in Florida, and this is a park I had not seen. Azaleas and a Ravine? I was intrigued!
The Park brochure explains that the Gardens were developed [...]
