Canyon Park

Farmer’s Markets

Lynn — Wed, 01 May 2013 06:01:11 +0000

Dodgeville Farmers Market – 8:00 – 11:00am every Saturday morning through October at United Methodist Church Parking Lot downtown

Mineral Point Market - Saturdays 8:30 – 11:00am May – October at Water Tower Park, Business Hwy 151

Spring Green Farmers Market – Saturdays May 18 to October 19, 2013, 8 am-Noon. Jefferson Plaza lot, across from the Post House Garden

Filed under: Info & Maps, Local, Produce

Look More Closely

Lynn — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:46:08 +0000

We walked near this log and just about passed by, before we noticed ….

Lichen and Moss Fruiting 04 16 13 1

Lichen Moss Fruiting 04 16 13 2

technically, this is probably not a wildflower, but it sure is beautiful! Lichen and Moss growing in thick profusion all over this log, in a damp airy spot. Not sure which one is sending up the sporophytes or fruiting bodies, or whatever the lovely red parts are. Just a reminder to stand still and quietly now and then. Take a moment to look around and Breathe!

Filed under: Fungi, Misc Mosses and More, Spring

First WildFlower of Spring is a Surprise!

Lynn — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:55:58 +0000

skunk cabbage blossom

skunk cabbage 2

skunk cabbage spathe & blossoms

Pretty amazing, Right? The skunk cabbage really is the very first wild flower that blooms each spring. They actually make their own heat and melt the snow around them. Here’s a link to a great article on Wisconsin DNR site all about the amazing Skunk Cabbage “Winter Heat in the Hood” .

Usually we see these in March, but the winter of 2012-2013 has been a long cold season, and even the skunk cabbage blossoms are getting a late start! By June and July, the large-leaved plants will cover parts of the canyon floor, and by late August, have wilted away. Look for them growing in the very damp “seep” areas of the canyon.

Filed under: Flowers, Spring

Light Returning, Spring is Stirring

Lynn — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 06:42:31 +0000

Even though we had some cold cold temps this past week, there are signs all around that spring is stirring as the sunlight grows stronger on our part of the planet. Here is the Big Picture, and the Close Up, of the same area near the pond.

winter bluff over pond 2013

winter to spring 2013

Filed under: Misc Mosses and More, Pond, Rocks & Bluffs, Spring, Trees, Winter

Winter Wonderful Land!

Lynn — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:45:56 +0000

Snowy Day Dec 2012

The Ancient Pine says Bring It On!

A world of white and black

Love to Play in the Snow?

Noon Thursday 12/20/12 13″ before the blizzard blew in another 5″

We had a major storm last week and 5″ more of fluffy sparkling snow this week!

Filed under: Cabin, Seasons, Weather, Winter