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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Tag: Canadian Shield

Drawing water from the spring

Drawing water from the spring

Posted on August 21, 2017March 30, 2022 by Van Waffle

Drawing water from a spring inspires reflection on where this essential resource comes from.

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