Nature

Barn Swallows on the Porch, Condor on a stump, things that make me smile.

Madison — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:36:21 +0000

It’s always busy at Wild Ozark, but this time of year seems to have more tasks that need to be done, as opposed to tasks I *want* to get done. But during breaks, one of my most enjoyable things to … Read the rest “Barn Swallows on the Porch, Condor on a stump, things that make me smile.”

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I Don’t Pull Them All – The Weeds I Keep

Madison — Sun, 10 May 2026 20:47:02 +0000

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To most gardeners, they’re definitely ‘weeds’. But some of them offer beauty and interest in my garden. So these are the weeds I keep.

Something about them makes me regard them with a lot more affection than I would for … Read the rest “I Don’t Pull Them All – The Weeds I Keep”

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Groundhog that lives under the shed

Madison — Fri, 08 May 2026 15:07:03 +0000

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For several days lately I’ve been hearing a squeaky ‘weeee’ sound coming from under the shed. Today I also heard wood being gnawed. There’s a groundhog that lives under the shed, and I think she has babies.

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What Nature Interactions have you had lately?

Madison — Wed, 06 May 2026 23:33:50 +0000

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I know everyone is busy with springtime activities, now with summer getting closer. But I still want to hear about your nature interactions lately 😀

Here at Wild Ozark, nature tries to reclaim EVERYTHING at this time of year.

Taming

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2026 Orchid Watch

Madison — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:42:43 +0000

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Yesterday I detoured from my usual path to do my morning walk/jog. Instead of going down the driveway, I went through the horse’s gate to see if there were salamander eggs at the spring seep. There were not. But what … Read the rest “2026 Orchid Watch”

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Ramble on: Orchids, Old Homesteads, and Garden Cleanup

Madison — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:10:21 +0000

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It’s hot here today (94*F), and it’s hard to believe that just last week we woke up to (18*F). I hope the heat isn’t an indicator for what’s in store for summer. It’s only March right now. Yesterday I decided … Read the rest “Ramble on: Orchids, Old Homesteads, and Garden Cleanup”

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Indoor Nature Connection

Madison — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:53:54 +0000

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Nothing substitutes for being in the actual presence of nature. But indoor nature connection, even without outdoor physical interaction is good for mental health. And physical activities like hiking, jogging, or walking in nature is excellent for physical health while … Read the rest “Indoor Nature Connection”

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Woodpecker Holes & Mushrooms

Madison — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:42:30 +0000

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These are the types of little things that catch my eye while I’m out and about. Woodpecker holes and mushrooms. Of course, that’s not the only things that stop me for a photo, but it’s an example of the sorts … Read the rest “Woodpecker Holes & Mushrooms”

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Pulling a Tree, Hunting Salamander Eggs

Madison — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:50:30 +0000

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The other day I helped Rob with pulling a tree out of the woods by the driveway. It’s one that fell last year, but we are just now getting around to retrieving it. During a break, I went hunting for … Read the rest “Pulling a Tree, Hunting Salamander Eggs”

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Subtle Signs of Spring

Madison — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:34:39 +0000

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Before the dandelions, or the first ephemeral flowers appear in the shady nooks and crannies among the rocks there are subtle signs of spring.

Dead Skunks on the Highway

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