Tag Archives: city parks

Wednesday – Midweek = “After the Storm” – Black and White Visions

Posted on 02/23/2022 by kunstkitchen

On Monday the local newscasters’ predicted snow after 8:00 p.m. I checked outside – so far the snow had not appeared in Minneapolis MN. The next morning the snow was flying in high winds around the houses and in the … Continue reading →

Posted in environment, photography | Tagged below zero weather, city parks, environment, Minneapolis, photography, snow storms, temperatures, weather challenges, Winter in Minnesota | 5 Comments

The Squirrels have disappeared from Washburn Fair Oaks Park…

Posted on 05/11/2021 by kunstkitchen

For several weeks, I was looking for the little jokers who have populated the small park from where I have shared many original photos of over the years. [Wow. That was a long convoluted sentence. I don’t even know how … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Art and Architecture, environment, wildlife | Tagged city parks, falcons, hawks, humble companions, nature in the city, nature photos, predators, squirrels in the city, vanishing squirrels, wild birds | 17 Comments

“Why is Exposure to Nature So Good for Kids (and Adults)?” = Naturally Human

Posted on 04/15/2020 by kunstkitchen

There was a time not long ago, when every Autumn I made a yearly pilgrimage to the local apple orchards to pick or buy apples. Continue reading →

Posted in animals, environment, health | Tagged brain development, children's development, city parks, environment, green space, health benefit, mental health, nature, outdoor play, science, study of children | Leave a comment

Spring Sunrise = A Moment of Beauty

Posted on 03/03/2020 by kunstkitchen

While walking to my polling place the sun illuminates the quiet with winter light. Large patches of snow remain. Snow is melting with our mild days. The forecast today is more snow. After all this is the Northland. Spring arrives … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Architecture, Contemplative life, photography | Tagged city parks, inspiration, Northland, photography, poetry, Snow, spring, Sunrise, transitions, winter, winter sky | 2 Comments

July 4 Walk in Fair Oaks Park Continued = Save Our Park – Part 2

Posted on 07/17/2019 by kunstkitchen

This is a reminder about the Washburn Fair Oaks Park Concept plans to place a parking ramp underneath the park and/or pave over a section of park at this nexus point of the park where you see the person strolling. Continue reading →