Tell the Bureau of Ocean Management to say NO to seabed mining on the Outer Continental Shelf! www.regulations.gov/document/BOE... #ProtectTheArctic

It’s the Friday catwalk with Beatrix and Potato

"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved -- loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." -Victor Hugo novelist and dramatist (26 Feb 1802-1885) #QuoteOfTheDay

I guess I am late getting the Sunflower seeds planted. This time last year, they were breaking ground. #Arizona #organic #gardening

Grandma's rose. #Bloomscrolling

Freesias, then and now. I left them with my good friend back in California. She sent me the "now" picture today. I miss their fragrance.

That time there were two Cooper's hawks in the big elms of our old backyard, and they were very vocal. Volume up! #BirdsMatter

Female, male, female. #MonarchRanch #PlantMilkweed

Roadside lupine, San Diego, California. I used to try and imagine how the hills and valleys used to look covered in it before colonization.

Try and find the beauty every day. Orchid.

This is the canyon that we played in as kids in San Diego. So many afternoons spent out in nature, going home smelling of sagebrush. It is now part of the Miramar Landfill. They have been filling it up since 1982. It is expected to reach full capacity in 2032.

Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) on echinacea 7-26-24 in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood #ColorADay #RedWed #red #FebruArty2026 #flight #eastcoastkin #bugsky #Lepidoptera #butterflies #macro #photography #chicago #nature #art #macroPhotography

Here's what is growing at my house on February 26, 2026. Unusually hot for this time of year. It has been mid 90°'s all week. Included in this month's video are volunteer safflower beneath bird feeder and what may be wheat. The Sweet Acacia tree is in full bloom and has an amazing fragrance.

Greetings and good morning It’s national toast day with the donkey rush hour #nationaltoastday #toastday #toastyfriend

#onthisday 26th February of the past

Monk Skipper butterfly (Choranthus capucinus) on Bigflower Raintree (Brunfelsia grandiflora) yesterday morning in Bonita Springs, Florida #insectThursday #ColorADay #PurpleThu #purple #eastCoastKin #macro #photography #macroPhotography #Lepidoptera #butterflies #florida #flowers #fiori #art

Your goodnight moment of zen. Just breathe. A little creek running on Palomar Mountain.

I loved how the roots of this fallen tree were protecting the seedling at its base. #TreesMatter #PalomarMountain

There was just enough snow in the shadows at Palomar that year that I was able to make a snowman. 2nd picture for scale. It was about six inches tall, but cute as a button, and I loved his fern hair.

Noah was a very good dog. #Dogwalker

The room we stayed at Yosemite that year. So close to Yosemite Falls-the sound of the waterfall was amazing. Good negative ions, too! I loved that when they renovated the bathroon countertop, they used old cups and glass in some sort of resin. It was awesome and so clever. #upcycle

I rescue a lot of insects from the pool. This is the first wasp! After a few minutes, it did fly away. Yay me. Yay wasps! I uploaded to inaturalist, but it was unsureI am waiting on a smarter person there to correct my identification. #BeKind

Our #SongOfTheDay celebrates the birthday of the late, great George Harrison. The Beatles - While My Guitar Gently Weeps youtube.com/watch?v=i74w...

Today (2/26) is the last day for public comment against offshore drilling along the California coast. Closes midnight eastern time. Sample comment in photo attached. Link to comment: www.regulations.gov/commenton/BO...

🤬 Does he WANT to kill us all? Don’t trump lackeys have children or grandchildren they want to survive?

Hoya gracilis flowers smell like caramel. 🪴🌱

End of the day time to get the donkeys in

What can we do? The orange turd's rampage on our wild places rages on.

Megalodon compared in size to sperm whale, white shark, giant squid, elephant seal and human Copic Markers and colored pencil on Fabriano paper 7.9″ x 7.9″ (20 x 20 cm) #SciArt #paleoart #marinelife #animalart

The Department of Interior has rescinded more than 80 percent of its previous environmental regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). THIS IS BAD. Very bad. thehill.com/homenews/575...

We had some pretty clouds today. #AZwx

Can anyone tell me, who is this? Waving his hand, motioning Representative Al Green out of the chamber. What an asshole.

This was our last trip to Palomar Mountain for my birthday. There was no snow, so we visited the historic Apple Grove and took a little drive up the mountain to the Observatory. There was a lovliness of ladybugs huddled around the front steps. I hugged some ancient cedars and saw pretty Manzanita.

The first time we stayed at Bailey's on Palomar Mountain, we rented a cabin. There was lots of snow, and the pipes inside had frozen. Luckily K is handy, and he and maintenance got the water running just after dark. Management bought us lunch for the trouble. I miss that mountain, and the trees.

In 2018 , Jackson Browne held concerts to raise funds for Milton "Quiltman" Sahme after wildfire losses. The lineup honored John Trudell, and featured Bad Dog (Mark Shark, Billy Watts, Rick Eckstein, Gary Lynn Hurst), Teewhanee Sahme, and Joel Rafael. 🎸✊ #JohnTrudell #Quiltman

Horsetail Falls, Yosemite National Park, 2016.

This was the year my dad died-we were in Reno, and headed home. On a whim, called & lucked out w/ a room across from Yosemite falls. Next morning we sat near the river & waited. Big camera lenses & tripods tried 2 crowd us out, but I had been there since 11am. I stood my ground. It was spectacular!

Olan, Gargas, et un ciel rouge

War Animal Day remembers and celebrates the nation's military animals who've died during service or conflicts. Heroes... all. www.kidsnews.com.au/animals/war-... #WarAnimalDay

It is February 24th, and it the expected temperature will be 97° by Friday. I am nowhere near ready for it to be this hot already. #AZwx

Another new collection & it is the last & so this will be the last weekly giveaway. This is a 2 box set (10cards/box), 20 different images of miscellaneous mammals. Share an encounter for a chance to win a box. www.prairiewanderlust.etsy.com #photography #nature #northdakota #montana #minnesota

@support.bsky.team I request that you look into the suspension of an account @kafkaesque2024.bsky.social. who has been unfairly suspended, after her account was hacked. She is a homebound caregiver to her critically ill mother and needs our support here!

Beth, our Research and Evidence Manager, has been growing some S. contortum for the past couple of years. It is starting to show its true colours #SphagnumMonday #GreatNorthBog #SphagnumTown

Winter oaks #thicktrunktuesday #trees #woodland #treeclub

This White-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata) just flew into the garage. I switched off the light and took a quick photo before helping it back outside. Go, winged friend, go, and find the desert verbena all over the desert. #BeKind #Lepidoptera

🌱 Record warmth late fall and early winter, switched to soggy boggy froggy Oregon. The result is the heaviest lichen and moss growth I’ve ever seen (Western OR), even weighing down old trees helping them rot, sag and fall.

Gorgeous altocumulous! #Arizona

A magical moment at the dog yard near Churchill the other day. These Canada jays are very used to people and always looking for a handout. #birds

Homemade Angel Food cake with strawberries. My absolute favorite!