We live in an urban setting, a city of about 360,000. Luckily we live in Pond Mills, a suburb that includes the Westminister/ Pond Mills Environmentally Significant Area, which is also a class 1 Provincially Significant Wetland (no one can bulldoze it and build houses). The ESA is significant for its size and for its great variety of natural habitats. There are six major ponds and a number of smaller ones scattered throughout the forests, wetlands and marsh.
My daughter, granddaughter and I often hike there. It's all about 2 blocks from our house.
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The boardwalk through the marshy area
Through the forest
Spettigue Pond
Lots of frogs
The frog whisperer
This post is my first to the new meme OUR WORLD TUESDAY
This meme is the second generation of My World Tuesday, which was founded by Klaus Peter of Florida three years ago and which published faithfully every Monday until Klaus's passing.he We honor his memory and each other by continuing this meme.
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What a fun, delightful look at your world, Karen! Beautiful place and fantastic captures for the day! And the frog whisperer is adorable! Hope you have a lovely week! Enjoy!
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This looks like a wonderful place to go for a walk. I'll bet it is lovely and peaceful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure you have just two blocks away, Karen. The “frog whisperer” is obviously enjoying the healthy environment. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to walk and explore with your grandchildren. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the wetland and ponds.
ReplyDeletethat looks like a wonderful place to spend the day. the frog whisperer is so pretty. great photoss.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful area to explore and enjoy nature.
ReplyDeleteOMG that thing that frog is seating on is a snake skin ^_^ ekkkkkk!!!
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Hi Karen, How lucky are you!!!! What a great place to live close to. Great pics--and what an adorable "frog whisperer" you have there. Have a lovely week. Mickie :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of place, very picturesque.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you are with such a family and living in such a nice area. Great captures and thank you so much for sharing!
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Hahaha, lots of frogs, must be a sweeet harmony if they croak together!
ReplyDeleteLovely weather with those clouds reflecting on the water!
Lovely place, how fortunate that you live close, and that it's protected!
ReplyDeleteIt is nice that the ponds, trees, trails and little critters are being preserved! And will be there for the frog whisper's children.
ReplyDeleteLovely place, love that boardwalk... beautiful photos
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Very picturesque place. I love the 3rd image with beautiful sky reflection
ReplyDeleteIt's a very nice place for a walk Karen, lovely pictures you have made....that little girl look pretty.
ReplyDeletegreetings, Joop
What a lovely spot to go to as tri-generation nature lovers. Great with the walkways over the marshy areas and lovely trails through the woods.
ReplyDeleteI love the little frog and the frog whisperer ! Beautiful pictures from your world !
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, what a great place and wonderful that you live so close by. The frog whisperer is cute. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteHi there - frogs! Vital part of any childhood!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Australia
What a wonderful photo of your world, the scene were beautiful, like the frog photo as well.
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ReplyDeleteLoved this boardwalk - so pretty - just like your frog whisperer!
How lucky you are to have such a nice place nearby. Forest, marsh, pond... everything looks soothing. Your granddaughter is so lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place to live! Beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteGreat place for a wonderful outing, lot of photo opportunities too.
ReplyDeleteI would frequent this place a lot if I lived near it. I love that boardwalk. you're blessed to live there, and it must be nice that you live in a country where the environment is loved, respected, and preserved for future generations. I wish I could say that about my own country. these are lovely shots. happy day to you Karen.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place you're showing!
ReplyDeleteso awesome you have such a beautiful place to walk, so close to home!! great captures!!
ReplyDeleteNice HIKING area.
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I love plaaces like this. Thank´s for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteA hiking holiday so close to home! WOW! the place and your photos!
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What a heavenly place for a hike, and your frog whisperer is radiant.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots. LL a place I"d love to sped some time walking/musing through. Love the frog shot and what a beautiful young lady...
ReplyDeletehow fun! love the outdoors...:)
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