Category Archives: Photography/Art

Minnehaha Muskie

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

After an hour of exploring the backwaters of the creek, I turned towards shore and  I saw a muskie following about 6 feet behind me. When I  turned toward it, the muskie did not move away. This 3 foot fish … Continue reading →

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White Fire at Wolf Ridge

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

What do you get when you mix: Hopkins Field Biology Class + the beautiful northwoods + O2?     I am the dark but glistening water I am the hard and ancient rock beneath you I am the trees and … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting to Nature, Nature Poetry, Photography/Art | 7 Comments

Flooded Banks

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

Fourteen teenagers face the wilds of the swollen Minnesota River and try to be true to their art and creativity.   I am drowning. I slowly sink deeper into a dark abyss. This weight getting heavier Dragging me Deeper and … Continue reading →

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Natural Playgrounds

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Lawrence Wade

  Special interest article by Camille Calderaro, founder of Fireflies Play Environments.       I grew up a “free-range kid”, exploring and building forts in the arroyos of Arizona and the ravines of Northern California.   Natural playground elements … Continue reading →

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Frozen River

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Lawrence Wade

Morning hike – a little unsure of the new formed ice Hidden beauty, frozen in time   Memories of a summer long gone The inner space of a frozen river   Elaborate art installations litter the river walk  Unexpected gifts … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature Notes, Nature Poetry, Photography/Art, Winter | 8 Comments

Our Little Red Dragonfly

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Lawrence Wade

My sister, Carol Izad, submitted this story about her relationship with a little red dragonfly. During the summer months I have my two granddaughters for the day once a week. One of the activities we do together is swimming; usually … Continue reading →

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The View From My Deck – A Photographic Essay

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Lawrence Wade

 A Special Interest Article by Paul Gagner I like to be outside…. a lot. Photography is my way of connecting to the wonder and beauty of nature.  The majority of these photos were taken from my deck. Step onto the … Continue reading →

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Dragonfly Art

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Lawrence Wade

  A Creative Contribution by Patricia Hauser            Shorewood, MN.   Something about Patricia’s  watercolors really touched me.                                     … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography/Art, Summer | 2 Comments

An Unexpected Experience – A Fish Tale

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Lawrence Wade

Reader, Steve Casper noted:                                                                                                        “Larry you should put a note on the top of this blog that all the pics have hi-res versions if you click on them- they are so big that they make great wallpapers for my computer! … Continue reading →

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Migrating Monarchs 2013

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Lawrence Wade

Let’s face it, it has been a rough summer for monarchs! I usually look for my first monarch the first week of June. It was mid July before the first straggler showed up. In addtion, I usually have many caterpillars … Continue reading →

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