Tag Archives: trails

Maple Trees On Our Land

Posted on May 13, 2021 by hernibs

Here’s a lovely stand of Maple Trees at the back of our acreage. I’m just beginning to see and appreciate them now that the trail is winding through them all. The new green leaves and soft moss on their trunks … Continue reading →

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Calming Our Trees

Posted on October 29, 2015 by hernibs

We walked our trails today, the shorter, lower trails, closer to where the neighbours are logging. We had to calm our trees, reassure them that no one will be coming close to them with their murderous weapons. We stood, quaking … Continue reading →

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October Day

Posted on October 14, 2014 by hernibs

A tit wren seems to fall from an alder branch and disappears in brittle leaves underneath. The woods beyond beckon. Well worn paths, sword fern, salal berries. one could lose a day wandering these trails. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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A Forest Whispers

Posted on October 10, 2014 by hernibs

 Into the woods we go on trails that once led to dead trees we cut for firewood, now loop and join each other for a lazy walk through quietness. A forest whispers, even bird voices are muted and thoughtful. ©2000 … Continue reading →

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