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Corrine L. McDermid
Appreciating the Now Exceptional Yesterday, I spo Appreciating the Now Exceptional Yesterday, I spoke to my neighbor who is in real estate. She told me that in our area, it is now virtually impossible to get a well permit. Jefferson County is running out of water. This year we got lucky. We had the kind of spring I remember from when I was a kid. A wet spring. And in July, we had a strong run of monsoon pattern rains. The kind that used to drive me and my friends inside to play in the afternoons, because lightning was our number one hazard instead of fire. That means that this year, there is still water in Cub Creek. Last year it had dried up by August. It didn’t use to be a seasonal creek. The neighborhood kids used to hike down and play on its banks and build dams in its shallow spots from the time the ice broke up until it began to freeze again. I spent a lot of time this year trying to savor the kind of summer I remember rather than grieve its current and future rarity. A summer when everyone didn’t need to have a go bag always prepared in case of fire. A summer of prodigious wildflowers. A summer of pollinators buzzing among the blooms. A summer when water burbled in Lan’s Gulch and from the spring on Cub Creek trail, feeding into Cub Creek and nourishing the flora and fauna in it and on its banks. This kind of summer is going to become more and more rare in my area. It will get hotter. It will get drier. The air quality, already laden with smoke for much of the summer, will get even worse. Species will move higher in elevation or further north. Some will run out of room. It is a time to appreciate the wonders still available in our environments because change is coming. It’s already here. This is my entry for @dorianmases summer challenge series, round 2, climate change. #climatechange #climate #water #waterresources #dryingup #westernwater #arid #semiarid #coloradowater #waterincolorado #seasonalcreek #cubcreek #denvermountainparks #cubcreekpark #jeffersoncountycolorado #evergreencolorado #hotteranddrier #hotteranddrierfuture #creek #piledstones #stonetower #creekplay #optoutside #exploremore #märchenwald #enchantedwoods #lifeinthewoods #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #climatechaserz
Cerastium arvense ssp. strictum or Prairie Mouse-E Cerastium arvense ssp. strictum or Prairie Mouse-Ear. Like everything else, these were especially prolific this year. Both the flower and the name are very cheering. Photo from late June. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #colorfulcolorado #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #cerastiumarvense #prairiemouseear #jeffcoopenspace #evergreenmountain #chickweed #natureofourworld #wildflowers #botany
This could be a few different varieties of wild ro This could be a few different varieties of wild rose. Rosa woodsii or Woods' Rose is probably the most likely simply because it is the most common in the Rockies. Photo from late June. Look out for the prickles! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #rosawoodsii #wildrose #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #forest #woods #jeffcoopenspace #loislanetrail #evergreenmountain #woodsrose #wildflowers #botany
This may be Arnica fulgens or Foothill Arnica, AKA This may be Arnica fulgens or Foothill Arnica, AKA, Hillside Arnica. But I'm not at all sure. There are so many species of Arnica and so many other types of yellow composite flowers that look similar, I really can't tell without a proper botany education. I think this one is waving. Photo from late June. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #colorfulcolorado #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #arnica #woods #jeffcoopenspace #evergreenmountain #forestland #natureofourworld #wildflowers #botany
Iris missouriensis or Wild Iris, AKA, Blue Flag. Iris missouriensis or Wild Iris, AKA, Blue Flag. The iris is a candidate for the flower that the fleur-de-lis is based on, along with the lily and the lotus. This could explain why these flowers are commonly called flag, since the fleur-de-lis is used on many flags and banners in Europe. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #colorfulcolorado #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #wildiris #iris #jeffcoopenspace #alderferthreesisters #wildflowerscolorado #irismissoursiensis #wildflowers #botany
Oreocarya virgata or Miner's Candle. A strict bie Oreocarya virgata or Miner's Candle. A strict biennial, forming a rosette of foliage one year, then shooting up these spectacular spikes of white flowers the next. The species is largely restricted to slopes on the Front Range in Colorado. Photo from late June/early July. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #colorfulcolorado #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #Oreocaryavirgata #minerscandle #jeffcoopenspace #alderferthreesisters #coloradowildflowers #natureofourworld #wildflowers #botany
Aquilegia coerulea or Colorado Columbine just comi Aquilegia coerulea or Colorado Columbine just coming into bloom. ⁠Photo from late June. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #colorfulcolorado #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #aquilegiacoerulea #coloradocolumbine #jeffcoopenspace #evergreenmountain #stateflower #coloradostateflower #wildflowers #botany
New cone on a Psuedotsuga menziesii or Douglas Fir New cone on a Psuedotsuga menziesii or Douglas Fir. When they dry out, they are, of course, ultra-prickly, but I find them a very attractive cone, all the same. ⁠Photo from late June. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #colorfulcolorado #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #forest #woods #jeffcoopenspace #evergreenmountain #forestland #natureofourworld #treesofinstagram #botany
This could be one of a few species of wild rose, w This could be one of a few species of wild rose, with Rosa woodsii (Woods' Rose) or Rosa acicularis (Prickly Rose or Wild Rose) being the most likely. ⁠Photo from late June. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #colorfulcolorado #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #forest #wildrose #rosa #denvermountainparks #forestland #cubcreekpark #wildflowers #botany
Tragopogon pratensis or Meadow Salsify. A volunte Tragopogon pratensis or Meadow Salsify. A volunteer in the garden this year. Alternate name: Jack-Go-To-Bed-At-Noon. Excellent. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #colorfulcolorado #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #forest #woods #wildplantsinthegarden #gardenvolunteer #tragopogonpratensis #salsify #wildflowers #botany
More Oxytropis lambertii or Lambert's Locoweed, ak More Oxytropis lambertii or Lambert's Locoweed, aka Purple Locoweed. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #colorfulcolorado #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #oxytropislambertii #locoweed #jeffcoopenspace #evergreenmountain #forestland #alderferthreesisters #wildflowers #botany
Probably Geranium caespitosum or Pineywoods Gerani Probably Geranium caespitosum or Pineywoods Geranium, though it could be G. viscosissimum or Sticky Geranium. I never think to prod them to find out. These are some of my favourite local flowers, with their ultraviolet purple landing strips for insects. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #geraniumcaespitosum #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #pineywoodsgeranium #geranium #jeffcoopenspace #evergreenmountain #forestland #alderferthreesisters #wildflowers #botany
Hen and Chicks or Houseleeks in my Mom's garden. Hen and Chicks or Houseleeks in my Mom's garden. She has many species and varietals that she has acquired over 40-odd years, and has no idea what they are or which is which. These are good luck, and protect your house from fire, particularly if growing on the roof (we haven't tried that, seeing as we also like to protect our house from rain). Photo from late June. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #houseleeks⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #hensandchicks #lifeinthewoods #wildflowers #botany
Oenothera or Evening Primrose species, probably Oe Oenothera or Evening Primrose species, probably Oenothera cespitosa or Stemless Evening Primrose. The white evening primroses bloom at night and fade to pink and die the next day. They have about 24 hours to get their pollen out there into the world. I felt kind of bad for this particular specimen, which bloomed during heavy rain, and got beaten down to the ground. Hopefully, the night-flying insects (particularly hawkmoths) that pollinate it found it anyway. ⁠Photo from late June. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #colorfulcolorado #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #oenotheracespitosa #alderferthreesisters #jeffcoopenspace #evergreenmountain #stemlesseveningprimrose #eveningprimrose #wildflowers #botany
Allium brevistylum or Shortsytle Onion. These are Allium brevistylum or Shortsytle Onion. These are found only in the Rocky Mountains. My Botanical Gardens book lists 12 local species of onion. Photo from late June. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #colorfulcolorado #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #alliumbrevistylum #alderferthreesisters #jeffcoopenspace #evergreenmountain #shortstyleonion #onions #wildflowers #botany
Aquilegia coerulea or Colorado Blue Columbine, wit Aquilegia coerulea or Colorado Blue Columbine, with Dog. Photo from late June. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #colorfulcolorado #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #columbine #columbineflower #doggins #dogsonadventures #forestland #aquilegiacoerulea #wildflowers #botany
I'm pretty convinced this is Oxytropis lambertii o I'm pretty convinced this is Oxytropis lambertii or Purple Locoweed. These cause locoism in cattle, sheep, and horses, characterized by listlessness, trembling, impaired vision, paralysis, prostration, and death. It also causes lack of appetite, except for craving for more locoweed. Nasty stuff, really, but quite beautiful. There is a bonus bee in the shot. ⁠Photo from late June. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #colorfulcolorado #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #Oxytropislambertii #purplelocoweed #cubcreekpark #denvermountainparks #forestland #locoweed #wildflowers #botany
Thermopsis divaricarpa or montana or Goldenbanner. Thermopsis divaricarpa or montana or Goldenbanner. We always have a lot of these, but with a wetter spring this year, the profusion was extraordinary. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #colorfulcolorado #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #forest #goldenbanner #cubcreekpark #denvermountainparks #forestland #thermopsis #wildflowers #botany
Another species of Arnica, I think, perhaps Arnica Another species of Arnica, I think, perhaps Arnica angustifolia or Narrowleaf Arnica. Perfect in imperfection. Photo from late June. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #colorfulcolorado #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #forest #evergreenmountain #jeffcoopenspace #alderferthreesisters #forestland #arnica #wildflowers #botany
Viburnum edule or Squashberry or High Bush Cranber Viburnum edule or Squashberry or High Bush Cranberry. These are fairly common on the way up Evergreen Mountain. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SpendYourLifeLiving⁠ #KeepNatureWild⁠ #PlayRestRepeat⁠ #CollectExperiencesNotThings⁠ #NotAllThoseWhoWanderAreLost⁠ #WomenWhoExplore⁠ #ExploreMoreOutdoors #GoOutside #OptOutside #Nature #naturephotography ⁠ #creativephotography #getoutside #naturereset #Märchenwald #themadcatters_photogroup #tmcphotogroup #evergreencolorado #colorado #colorfulcolorado #lifeinthewoods #seeninthewoods #viburnumedule #viburnum #jeffcoopenspace #evergreenmountain #forestland #squashberry #wildflowers #botany
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