Garden Spider- very beautiful and large--about the size of a half dollar with brilliant yellow and black markings- has made his home among my Siberian Iris foliage. Notice the central zig-zag on his web--I think this is to stabilize the web for this very large spider, but I'm not sure. Supposed to be "common", but first time for me to see in my many years of gardening.

Awesome view on an overcast day!

A beautiful view of Stowe Bay on the Raquette River

One of my favorites times of year has arrived!  We are hosting the 5th annual teachers' workshop at Nature Up North today and tomorrow, and I always find it totally inspiring to collaborate with a group of dedicated North Country K-12 folks.  Let the fun begin!

Cloud covered day near the Grasse River, but the plants are reaching for any remnant sunlight none the less.

Setting trail cams and checking out the local situation. Several caterpillars on box elder leaf.

Common chicory (Cichorium intybus) flower, located on trail off Miner Street and along the Grasse River.

Nice nature walk setting up cameras.

Explorative

Enjoying the greenery along the Grass River on the first day of August