April 12, 2026
Marie took me to Hudsonville Nature Center for a Spring wildflower walk with Craig Elston as our guide. I’m not usually one for group walks but I did go and it was great. Craig is a knowledgeable and easy-going guide. I enjoyed his talks about the different plants and I learned things.
At Stearns Creek Park we saw a Box Turtle. April 13, 2026
Here are a few more things at Stearns Creek on April 16th.
April 14th Connor Bayou Park has many beautiful hepatica flowers. We go to this park often.
Connor Bayou and the Grand River April 14, 2026
On April 16th, I met my sister, Sugar, at Rycenga Recreation Area in Spring Lake Township. There has been lots of rain and flooding throughout Michigan, so the water was higher than I’ve ever seen it.
Cup Fungus
April 17th, I looked out the kitchen window and saw this Pileated Woodpecker!
April 18th Mike and I walked at Hemlock Crossing in Ottawa County. It was a beautiful day!
April seems to be flying past. So many places to walk, yet so little time. Thanks for stopping by.
1 comment:
Hudsonville was fun with Craig leading us! That Twinleaf in bud with its purple sepals wrapped up tight was a sight to see. Yes, we will see it bloom someday. All the wildflowers and trees we saw blooming. The temperature was a warm 72 degrees. That's what Spring is all about. You get to see so much more with other people. I didn't see Shad blooming for another 12 days up here! I did see a puffball like yours but, of course, no photo of it. That Pileated Woodpecker, wow! Yes, Spring is flying by, but you've made memories for me with your photos. Thank you! Your grateful sister, M
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