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squeeze me

Published on May 8, 2026May 7, 2026 by HashiLeave a comment

Centauria cineraria

Published on May 7, 2026May 6, 2026 by HashiLeave a comment

I thought this shrub was wormwood until I saw it flowering today. Endemic to southern Italy, dusty miller (also known as velvet centaurea and silver dust) grows on coastal cliffs in its natural setting—hence the plant’s Italian name, fiordaliso delle scogliere (“cliff cornflower”).

Taricha torosa

Published on May 6, 2026May 5, 2026 by Hashi1 Comment

Every winter I scan the creeks for newts, my favourite amphibians. Last weekend at SciCon I saw a whole bunch of babies, 5-8cm long. It was like winning the lottery.

Claytonia perfoliata

Published on May 5, 2026May 4, 2026 by Hashi1 Comment

bear creek

Published on May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 by HashiLeave a comment

I’m just back from a weekend conference for outdoor educators held at the Clemmie Gill School of Science and Conservation (SCICON), an amazing 1,100 acre property in the western Sierra Mountains.