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Reconnecting #1: Cosumnes River Preserve

Blog entry by WayneC posted 761 days ago 476 reads 0 times favorited 12 comments Add to Favorites Watch
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Inspired by Franks walks in the woods, I wanted to take some time to reconnect with nature and the woods. The walk through the woods was for me and the photos are for Frank as this environment is quite a bit different than where he normally walks. I will not subject anyone to any of the poetry that I am capable of providing.

The Cosumnes River Preserve is about 30 miles south of Sacramento and is easy to get to if you live in the area. It is know for it’s wetlands and for the Sandhill Cranes that nest here. Here is a link to the Preserve’s web site.

http://www.cosumnes.org/


The river


A view of the river


One of several turtles that I saw on the walk.



Turtle on log


A Valley Oak



Valley Oak


A thistle in the field



Thistle


I wonder what is inside of this



Burl


Tree with Burls

The area floods and these are in the trees

Blackberries

Interesting tree


Thanks for the inspiration Frank!

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov


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Bob Babcock

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posted 761 days ago

Nice walk Wayne!

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

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Karson

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posted 761 days ago

Thanks Wayne for taking us along.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 761 days ago

Glad you didn’t find out what was in that amorphous blob…
Thanks for the pictures.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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WayneC

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posted 761 days ago

Actually there was a tree covered in burls… That was one of the larger ones.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

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Obi

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posted 761 days ago

And you call yourself a Lumberjock? And you weren’t carrying a chainsaw in your back pocket?

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WayneC

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posted 761 days ago

I guess I need to tow a portable mill along with me. : ^ )

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

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DAN

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posted 761 days ago

beautiful oak tree. great shapes. would be a shame to cut it down before its time.

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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dennis mitchell

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posted 761 days ago

Beautiful place.

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Tony

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posted 761 days ago

I agree with Obi – Obviously you were never a “Boy Scout” (Be prepared) – Never leave home without a chainsaw! – I miss these type of views – Beautiful setting.

-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)

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Thos. Angle

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posted 760 days ago

Wayne,
I’ve never been there so thanks for taking me a long. It was a fun walk.
Tom

-- Thos. Angle

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Dorje

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posted 759 days ago

gorgeous setting…

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

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sonicchicken

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posted 725 days ago

Thanks for the virtual walk, Wayne! I used to volunteer at the visitor’s center at the Cosumnes River Preserve, and I’ve walked those trails many times. Looks like you picked a gorgeous day for it!

-- Jim, Sacramento, Calif.

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