Where is Heyduke when you need him?

I might not have gone to Hidden Lake Gardens today had I not signed up for the Pruning class given by Karen Gentry, the Education Program Coordinator.  It was a good class.  I learned a lot.  I feel that if you have a large yard or a wooded lot like I do, then it’s a good idea to learn a little bit about how to take care of it.  After the class I took a short stroll through the Conservatory to check out the Orchids which smell great.  I had the wrong lense on my camera so the photos didnt turn out so well.  So I took a quick stroll through the Conifer Collection.  It was very overcast today and lighting was poor.  But the subtle colors of fall were all around.  One of my favorite subjects to photograph are pine needles.  Another favorite subject of mine are leaves.  When they are together it’s a bonus.  I stayed longer than any sane person might stay.  I felt a little weird huddling under the canopy of pine trees to escape the snow and rain but I did anyway.  It felt a lot like childhood.  I spent many days under the canopy of trees growing up along Beaver Creek outside of Adrian.  Unfortunately those trees have been excavated and plowed under by the infamous Baker boys.  Where is Heyduke when you need him?  There are a couple of bulldozers waiting for you along Beaver Creek.  I’m no Heyduke.  I’m writing my charity checks to The Nature Conservancy Organization this year.

I want to save this….