Today I helped paint the barn, rodeo and petting zoo at Camp Boggy Creek with 3 other volunteers. Camp Boggy Creek is a 230 acre non-profit camp and preserve dedicated to terminally ill children and their families. It was started and primarily funded by Paul Newman and General Norman Schwarzkopf in 1996. Additional private…
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Seal Coating at Camp Boggy Creek
Today I did some maintenance at Camp Boggy Creek, seal coating the lakeside fire pit benches and stage with a regular volunteer and my dad. Camp Boggy Creek is a 230 acre non-profit camp and preserve dedicated to terminally ill children and their families. It was started and primarily funded by Paul Newman and…
Baby Bird Rescue
My neighbor altered me to a baby bird (hatchling? / nestling?) on the ground in his front yard and was in immediate danger of being eaten by cats. In fact the parents were swooping down and attacking the cats to protect the baby for hours. Eventually they tired and he had to pick the bird…
Urban Forestry
I wanted to post about a topic of growing interest to me over the last few years, urban forestry (or micro-forests). They are small, dense forests cultivated in urban areas that provide various benefits. The most popular method of cultivating them is called the Miyawaki Method, after Akira Miyawaki, who pioneered it. Here is a…
Beautiful Moth
Happened upon a beautiful white moth today at Stetson University. I have no idea which species it is, but if you do, please feel free to contact me.
Florida Springs
During the pandemic, we often enjoyed the natural springs of Central Florida (near Wekiwa State Park). It was refreshing and healthy to get outside. The water was teeming with life, an inspiration during such a depressing time… In these parts, the water temperature is roughly 72°F year round; so pretty chilly at first but you…
Milkweed Ecosystem
We have only one milkweed plant in our yard, but man is it teeming with life sometimes… monarch butterflies and caterpillars, milkweed bugs, aphids, ladybugs, lizards, etc.
New Office
My new office at Stetson University is so serene and beautiful. I am very lucky (and thankful) to have it. It’s located in the historic Elizabeth Hall right next to Lee Chapel. Whenever I need a break, I can simply turn around and look out onto the beautiful palm courtyard. I can often hear lovely…
Summer Pool For The Boy
Setup a small above ground pool for my son this summer. He’s a little restless in quarantine 😛
Bats About The House
Noticed a handful of bats swarming around near our front door tonight, hopefully eating lots of mosquitoes 🙂 More information about bats from the University of Florida, including awesome videos of their well-known bat barns.