Monday, October 25, 2010

Maplewood Nature Center

Here is part of the prairie section at the Maplewood Nature Center.  The fuzzy topped plants are Canada goldenrod.
Here is that awesome cotton wood tree.  I think it would take 4 or 5 people touching hands to surround this big old tree.
The bark is shaggy and rugged.
There is a hole in the center of one of the three trunks - a perfect spot for a critter to reside.   Would you dare put your hand in there?

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