Category Archives: Nature

Late May Nature Walks – Eliza

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

This collection of photos are from an assortment of short hikes I took in mid to late May 2025. The magnolia is a native tree and planted in many local gardens. This one is at Washington Oaks Gardens and is … Continue reading →

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Late April – Early May Nature Hikes – Eliza

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

The rose was to get your attention. The following photos were taken on several outings, four I think, to Princess Place, Bulow Woods, River to Sea Preserve, and Washington Oaks Gardens. As you can see the new camera is working … Continue reading →

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Late April Hikes – Princess Place & Bulow Woods

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

Inspired by my escapade on Monday, I returned on Thursday to Princess Place to scout another route connecting the Equestrian Trail and the Long Leaf Trail that wasn’t quite as long. This time I started at the old Hominy Branch … Continue reading →

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Pellicer Creek Trail & Equestrian Trail | Eliza

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

Monday the 21st of April, I took on a huge walk through a portion of woods I had never ventured in before. I parked at the Power Line in Pellicer Creek Preserve and took off on foot north along the … Continue reading →

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Washington Oaks Gardens Rose Fest – Eliza

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

Today I set out to Washington Oaks Gardens State Park to see what flowers were blooming. I started out by going north on Hwy 1 to Dupont Corner and SR 206. I did that to avoid the construction congestion in … Continue reading →

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North Peninsula and Bulow Creek State Parks

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

Photos by Eliza Ayres, April 14, 2025 Okay, I headed out for my second outing with the new camera. First I walked the two-mile trail of North Peninsula State Park. Then, I headed to Tomoka State Park to pick up … Continue reading →

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Nature Walk @ Princess Place, Mid-April 2025

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

Well, folks, I took my “new” camera out for a trial run at Princess Place. Practically every time I go out on these outings, I learn a bit more about Florida flora, plant life. Apparently there is more than one … Continue reading →

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Nature Walks – Eliza

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitcher_plant This post is kind of a test to see if my camera still works. I’m not sure yet if the fuzziness is due to a wet lens or just the growing humidity here in Florida. You see, folks, Eliza … Continue reading →

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Spring Extravaganza – NE Florida Nature Walks

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

Here is a few photos from my early to mid-March outings. I was determined to get to Washington Oaks Gardens knowing the azaleas and camellias would be out in full display and was able to get there twice. What a … Continue reading →

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Eliza: Late Winter Hikes in North Florida

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Eliza Ayres

So, I was successful today (7 March 2025) in finding the first flush of azaleas in bloom. Depending on exposure and species, the azaleas were in various stages of bloom, behind what they were when I visited last winter. The … Continue reading →

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