the best of Nature At My Doorstep: Aspen Poplar

Monday, April 12, 2010

Aspen Poplar

Fuzzy Catkins

Populus tremuloides

Male and female catkins are on separate trees. I'll have to make a further study to determine which one this is. There is an abundance of poplars in this region of British Columbia. The trembling leaves are lovely to listen to in a summer breeze.

PEACE EVERYONE

"Everything tries to be round. Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing and always come back again to where they were." ~ Black Elk - Oglala Sioux

"Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

"To find new things, take the path you took yesterday." ~ John Burroughs

"We must protect the forests for our children, grandchildren and children yet to be born. We must protect the forests for those who can't speak for themselves such as the birds, animals, fish and trees." ~ Qwatsinas (Hereditary Chief Edward Moody), Nuxalk Nation