Its the Little Things

All photos taken on June 7, 2022. Our weekly forest walk was only eight days after the last one, but so much has changed in Tucker’s Field and Bunchberry Meadows. The day was overcast, but any walk in a forest is a good walk, in our minds. To continue reading, please click here. Alternatively, click

Take it Easy, Sneezy Beezy

Photos taken on June 4/5/6, 2022 The title is an homage to my Dad, long departed. Whenever we, as children would get over eager about something, he would admonish us with “Take it Easy, Sneezy Beezy”. At the time, we never asked him what it meant, we just slowed our roll. To continue reading, please

Cycle of Spring

All photos taken on June 1, 2022. I still recall the excitement I experienced as a young child, when the cold, snowy winter dissolved into warm sloppy spring. I would constantly pester Mom, asking when I could get my bike out and go for a ride. In truth, little has changed in the ensuing 60

A Bunchberry Spring

All photos taken on May 30, 2022. It had been almost 2 months since we did a full walk here. With the arrival of spring, a lot had changed. To continue reading, please click here. Alternatively, click here to go to new Blog Site.

Buddies, Bubbles and Blossoms

All photos taken on May 28, 2022. The entire time we were away on our trip to the West Coast, we lamented the fact that we would miss blossom time on our Schubert Chokecherry. We needn’t have worried, as our the tree was full on blossoms, 2 days after we got home. To continue reading,

Sproing

All photos taken on May 4/9, 2022. 2nd shots in slide shows were taken on May 26, 2022. It appears that despite the hot /cold/hot/cold cycles and the intermittent rain and snow showers, that the yard is starting to turn from drab to fab. Long may it continue. To continue reading, please click here. Alternatively,

Saving Steps

All photos taken April 21, 2022. We enjoyed the walk from Prospector’s Point, through the Imrie Property and along River View so much last week, we decided to do it again this week, but skip the 346 steps up and the 346 steps back down at the far East end. It was another stellar day.

On a Wild Goose Chase

All photos taken on April 20, 2022. It is funny the things you see after a late spring snow storm. We waited until the walks were mostly clear before walking down to the lake. To continue reading, please click here. Alternatively, click here to go to new Blog Site.

River View Trail

All photos taken on April 13, 2022. Each week, when we drive to and from Bunchberry/Tucker’s, I have been eying this spot on the North Saskatchewan River. Prospector’s Point is a small recreation area and trail located on the North bank of the river across from the town of Devon. While I can find no

The Imrie Property

All photos taken on April 13, 2022. Mary Imrie was the first female architect in Alberta. During her lifetime, she acquired and maintained various properties in Alberta and British Columbia. This property was donated in 1988 when Mary died. In her will, Mary stipulated that the lands for the public benefit. This piece of property