On July 23, 2015, I joined a group for a day of botanizing on Darryl Teskey\u2019s acreage, southwest of Millarville, near Calgary. This visit, just a 40-minute drive from the city, introduced me to fascinating mushrooms like the Red-belted polypores (Fomitopsis pinicola), adorned with beautiful guttation droplets\u2014a natural phenomenon where fungi release moisture, resembling tears or dew.<\/p>\n
Our walk through meadows and forests revealed vibrant Skipper butterflies in unprecedented numbers, alongside diverse plants, trees, and wildlife. As always, we documented every discovery for the landowner, creating a detailed inventory of their property.<\/p>\n
The weather cooperated until our drive back, with ominous clouds reminding us of Calgary\u2019s recent tornado. This outing was a refreshing escape, highlighting the beauty and biodiversity right in our backyard.<\/p>\n
Now, I\u2019m catching up on editing photos from this and other adventures, including two trips to Waterton Lakes National Park!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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