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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Two diseases invade Ontario beech trees
Finding the soul in a place
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Information box: Where We Spin

Handspinning Seminar will nourish your soul

Posted on May 24, 2022November 6, 2022 by Van Waffle

When Danny and I chose to move to this neighbourhood, one thing at the top of my list of things to look for…

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Discover wilderness in a small urban creek

Posted on April 6, 2022May 24, 2022 by Van Waffle

This scene rests only steps from my front door. I’m grateful to have this hint of wilderness in an urban park. In 2019…

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A photo of a great blue heron taking flight is not part of my memory of the encounter

Improve memory and take great photos

Posted on March 30, 2022March 28, 2022 by Van Waffle

One morning in September 2008 I had a once-in-a-lifetime close encounter with a great blue heron. I had gone on a photo walk…

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Mud: a poetic meditation on early spring

Posted on March 23, 2022April 12, 2022 by Van Waffle

A meditation on early spring.

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A calendula in my garden on a rainy day appears to emanate its own light from within.

Check my new photo albums

Posted on March 16, 2022March 17, 2022 by Van Waffle

Nature summoned me today. I had to drop what I was doing, grab a camera, and go outside. Snow was falling, and yes…

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Three beech trunks to the left on the left show white fluff indicating the onset of beech bark disease.

Two diseases invade Ontario beech forests

Posted on March 9, 2022March 17, 2022 by Van Waffle

Walking on a sunny winter day in Twin Oaks Woods, I was struck as always by the glow of the beech leaves that…

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Enchanter’s nightshade

Posted on July 10, 2019March 16, 2022 by Van Waffle

Macro photography reveals obscure beauty of an Ontario wildflower.

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Cottage vignettes: flora and fauna around the dock

Posted on July 5, 2019February 28, 2022 by Van Waffle

A photo gallery of beautiful, grim and ugly creatures around our dock at the cottage.

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Rose geranium, out of the closet

Posted on June 15, 2019March 3, 2022 by Van Waffle

A sensual coming out story involving the demure rose geranium.

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Speedwell: Tribute to a fictional rabbit

Posted on June 12, 2019October 20, 2021 by Van Waffle

Inspired by Watership Down, I transplant blue-flowered speedwell into my garden to sprint and tell jokes around the larger plants.

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Latest Articles

  • Information box: Where We Spin
    Handspinning Seminar will nourish your soul
    May 24, 2022
  • Discover wilderness in a small urban creek
    Apr 6, 2022
  • A photo of a great blue heron taking flight is not part of my memory of the encounter
    Improve memory and take great photos
    Mar 30, 2022
  • Mud: a poetic meditation on early spring
    Mar 23, 2022
  • A calendula in my garden on a rainy day appears to emanate its own light from within.
    Check my new photo albums
    Mar 16, 2022
  • Three beech trunks to the left on the left show white fluff indicating the onset of beech bark disease.
    Two diseases invade Ontario beech forests
    Mar 9, 2022
  • Enchanter’s nightshade
    Jul 10, 2019
  • Cottage vignettes: flora and fauna around the dock
    Jul 5, 2019

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