tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post5294680444829058678..comments2024-03-28T17:42:54.646-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: Wildflowers and Wildlife At Cedar Point Environmental ParkBeth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-17855012539458714062015-03-18T19:21:21.667-05:002015-03-18T19:21:21.667-05:00Yes, there's a definite scent of pine in the a...Yes, there's a definite scent of pine in the air around here. Love it! The park was wonderful. I'd definitely recommend it to folks who come visit the area.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-12291269089930840752015-03-18T19:20:24.548-05:002015-03-18T19:20:24.548-05:00Yes, we were surprised about the Cookie House conn...Yes, we were surprised about the Cookie House connection to Wisconsin. Fun to read about that little piece of history, too. It was fun to see both unfamiliar plants and ones we have back home, as well.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-51666526432293115122015-03-18T19:11:35.239-05:002015-03-18T19:11:35.239-05:00Hey Donna: Nothing better than hiking in spring, s...Hey Donna: Nothing better than hiking in spring, summer, and fall (and winter in Florida)! Fascinating to study the plants here. Yes, it has been a great adventure.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-67386252347443036392015-03-18T19:09:51.909-05:002015-03-18T19:09:51.909-05:00Yes, it has been a wonderful late-winter getaway. ...Yes, it has been a wonderful late-winter getaway. I wish I could do it every year. This park is a great educational and recreational resource.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-75952742941731328432015-03-17T10:44:50.042-05:002015-03-17T10:44:50.042-05:00This post feels so warm! It must have smelled so p...This post feels so warm! It must have smelled so piney out there. :o) Love the cookie house and all that unmanicured park space.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-243872372785660782015-03-16T15:45:40.331-05:002015-03-16T15:45:40.331-05:00Beautiful photos, Beth! Love the eagles and butter...Beautiful photos, Beth! Love the eagles and butterflies, but especially loved the spiderwort -- it's one of my favorite summer bloomers here. And how cool that there was a tie to Wisconsin. ☺Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700809709293636333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-38024705231217498532015-03-14T06:44:19.217-05:002015-03-14T06:44:19.217-05:00Oh Beth what a magnificent place to visit. I real...Oh Beth what a magnificent place to visit. I really adored that "cookie house" and all the wildlife. FL does have so many unique native plants not seen in any other spots....and water everywhere. You are having a marvelous adventure...a perfect way to celebrate the coming of spring...thanks for linking in Beth!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-41464377080668816202015-03-13T22:50:11.922-05:002015-03-13T22:50:11.922-05:00How I would have loved to be there with you... All...How I would have loved to be there with you... All the wonderful aspects of warmer weather Mother Nature... Perfect.... Michelle Rambling Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080120317890707767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-52644265174970609932015-03-13T18:18:18.164-05:002015-03-13T18:18:18.164-05:00Hi Laura: You're most welcome. Yes, home is ca...Hi Laura: You're most welcome. Yes, home is calling me now. I'm looking forward to seeing friends and family ... and my cats. :) Plus, spring is starting to happen at home. Yay!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-63746985314330239842015-03-13T18:17:11.375-05:002015-03-13T18:17:11.375-05:00Hi Les: I've been surprised at how many of the...Hi Les: I've been surprised at how many of these places are here along the Gulf Coast side of Florida. Many more than I've had time to fully explore. I guess I'll have to come back again. ;-)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-7278677201625851032015-03-13T18:15:22.129-05:002015-03-13T18:15:22.129-05:00Hi Alain: I'm glad the warmth is finally movin...Hi Alain: I'm glad the warmth is finally moving north! I hope I don't miss any of the early blooms. I'm glad you enjoyed the nature center hike. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-46424158322447984152015-03-13T18:14:12.925-05:002015-03-13T18:14:12.925-05:00You're welcome, Lula. I've been surprised ...You're welcome, Lula. I've been surprised with how many of these nature centers and wildlife areas exist here along the Gulf Coast. It's very encouraging.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-23819849097299611412015-03-13T18:13:09.924-05:002015-03-13T18:13:09.924-05:00Thanks, Ricki. Yes, I'm feeling blessed to hav...Thanks, Ricki. Yes, I'm feeling blessed to have this time in a warm place with my family.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-45547759470212012842015-03-13T18:12:31.502-05:002015-03-13T18:12:31.502-05:00Thank you, Giga. It's a beautiful place. It...Thank you, Giga. It's a beautiful place. It's always enouraging to find these types of natural areas. They're great for recreational, educational, and environmental purposes.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-89506910518171094002015-03-13T18:09:56.549-05:002015-03-13T18:09:56.549-05:00Hi Carla: Isn't it fascinating how some of the...Hi Carla: Isn't it fascinating how some of the same plants can grow in both the north and the south? I totally agree about the snags and dead trees. I think sometimes people simply don't realize how helpful and important they are for supporting wildlife.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-76303908898173601002015-03-13T04:48:37.636-05:002015-03-13T04:48:37.636-05:00thank you for bringing us some much longed for bea...thank you for bringing us some much longed for beauty and warmth Beth - is home calling though? it does me after a while away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-8057379713115427062015-03-12T20:26:11.462-05:002015-03-12T20:26:11.462-05:00I am glad there are parts of Florida that are natu...I am glad there are parts of Florida that are natural and not overly managed.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-33419350672345332552015-03-12T15:03:02.163-05:002015-03-12T15:03:02.163-05:00It is heart warming to see all this green and thes...It is heart warming to see all this green and these flowers and animals. <br />You will be pleased to know that we are having a warm week here - it must be the same in Wisconsin. You will see a big difference when you are back.rochefleuriegardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783773632775842680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-34811672025553207552015-03-12T14:53:57.025-05:002015-03-12T14:53:57.025-05:00That's a great walk around a park, I love wild...That's a great walk around a park, I love wild landscapes where nature is at its best. Thanks for sharing!Lulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349153888004258319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-33642743787830982882015-03-12T13:29:54.872-05:002015-03-12T13:29:54.872-05:00Great escape for you...and for us.Great escape for you...and for us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843132106213356234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-4053653812335856702015-03-12T12:18:59.627-05:002015-03-12T12:18:59.627-05:00This walk is a paradise for the eyes. Beautiful bu...This walk is a paradise for the eyes. Beautiful butterflies, flowers, frogs, lizards, insects, and of the tree. Even dry trees are used by birds and beautifully it looks. Regards.Gigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-33633126318021043372015-03-12T11:35:53.307-05:002015-03-12T11:35:53.307-05:00Beautiful! I like how you shared the Wisconsin pla...Beautiful! I like how you shared the Wisconsin plants too. :-))<br />I think it is so wise to leave the dead trees. We have so many birds and animals that need them for nesting.<br />Fun post. Thank You.<br />Carla<br />Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-69339470331972151742015-03-12T10:19:40.615-05:002015-03-12T10:19:40.615-05:00Yes, very true about the biodiversity, Andrea! The...Yes, very true about the biodiversity, Andrea! The Zebra Longwings have me mesmerized. It's the first time I've seen them (or noticed them, anyway). I've been to Florida many times before, but they seem so plentiful here. Their flight pattern is fascinating. Good point about hiking in cold climates--as long as it isn't too cold. I so enjoy spring and autumn hiking back in my northern home!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-67563850386052365172015-03-12T10:16:04.268-05:002015-03-12T10:16:04.268-05:00I agree, Tatyana. I know it's human nature (or...I agree, Tatyana. I know it's human nature (or learned behavior) to chop down and haul away debris, and make things "neat and tidy." But that doesn't benefit the wildlife as much. So it's encouraging (to some of us, anyway, right?) to see when nature parks allow some snags and dead trees to remain. If we want to see and support wildlife, it's essential!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-55733086251876360532015-03-12T10:09:52.568-05:002015-03-12T10:09:52.568-05:00Hi Karin: This is going to sound funny, but I thin...Hi Karin: This is going to sound funny, but I think I saw some hummingbirds flitting around the neighbors' flowers the other day. I wasn't close enough and I didn't have my distance glasses on, but they seemed to be darting in like hummingbirds. I know they have them here year-round. My parents don't have feeders because they don't want the hummingbirds to get used to them. They only live here for half the year. And, yes, the butterflies are wonderful! I can't imagine the joy of seeing butterflies and hummingbirds year-round. But maybe then I'd become complacent? It's truly a thrill to see them return each spring to my garden in Wisconsin! I miss them over the winter.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.com