Images of the glory of autumn.

The mark of a good naturalist is how carefully every detail is studied. In the world of mycology every detail matters.

Images from the trail reveal the first autumn maple leaf, a black racer and mystery scat.

Images from a seasonal hike.

Animal behavior can be deciphered from their droppings as well as their footprints.

A rare opportunity to observe natural behavior in a wild setting. This is no “canned” nature experience.

Foraging typically yields something, even if it’s not what I started out looking for.

Summer foraging can be full of surprises.

What this year’s summer solstice experience reveals, along with my prayers.

Shallow snow reveals details of tracks. Repeat visits provide opportunities to study track aging.