We encounter some unexpected things at work every now and then. For example, we planned on doing our small mammal trapping at our southern most site this weekend. Thanks to the furlough on Friday we had to work Saturday and Sunday since mammal trapping requires setting the traps in the evening of one day and then checking them in the morning of ( Read more... )

Last one, I promise. (Though doesn't this make up for not posting for weeks on end?)

( So we went back the next day for a substantially shorter hike up the same trail. )

I've decided that I'm in a "mad scientist" mood today. That is, my brain is kind of everywhere, full of distractions but simultaneously able to focus intently (which totally lends itself to this post considering my process: Photoshop resize, upload, post with writing and research for plant links and names mixed in). It also makes me very surly ( Read more... )

You know, I never posted anything here about the kick off to the Pinnacles Centennial celebration. In any case, happy 100th birthday you national monument you!

Monday mom and I took a somewhat impromptu visit to the Pinnacles where we scored a year pass ($5 entry fee or $15 for an entire year? Hrmmmm...) and then hiked the High Peaks. (Naturally ( Read more... )