September 17, 2026 The 6AM wake up call was too early. I opened my eyes and reset my alarm for 7:00AM, with every intention of getting up. The goal was to experience the trail again in solitude, but this time with perhaps some new visitors that may have flown in...
September 16, 2026 Today I explored a new to me section of the preserve. This area requires hiking or biking in from the Greenway or traversing the entire main daisy chain loop. I opted for a cruise and hike. This section wound along a hillside with a small tributary...
September 15, 2026 Today, it felt like fall for the first time. It felt like summer was fading. The temperature was cooler, and the air breezy. Leaves had fallen on the trail, and this time, my bike tires—not my feet—swooshed them out of the way in a burst of frenzy....
September 14, 2026 To belong: to be the property of a person or thing; to be in the right place; to have a proper or expected location. When I think of belonging, I think of ownership, taking responsibility and care for something—all mine. But belonging is more...
September 3rd, 2026 The 5:30 a.m. wake up call was not routine for me. I am not a morning person. But standing in the parking lot alone with the first glimpses of soft morning light, I can see why others pursue waking at such an extreme hour, particularly if you were...
We kicked off our very first Nature Journal Club meetup, and it was everything we hoped for—curious minds, muddy shoes, and magic waiting around every bend. 🌿 After a quick warm-up to get our senses tuned to the trail, we set out to explore—and it didn’t take long to...
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