IUCN Conservation Status: Varies Curly maple is sought out by woodworkers Curly maple is commonly known to woodworkers for the unique grain that is created by the grain of the wood. Seeing curly maple in the wild is not common, and can be quite astounding as you try to uncover why the tree grew in […]
HEMLOCK VARNISH SHELF – IUCN Conservation Status: INSUFFICIENT DATA This is a large hemlock varnish shelf! This photo is of a hemlock varnish shelf mushroom. The scientific name of this mushroom is Ganoderma tsugae. The scientific name comes from the Greek word ganos, which means “brightness”, and derma, which means “skin”. The scientific name further […]
IUCN Conservation Status: INSUFFICIENT DATA I was startled by this large grasshopper Green-Legged Grasshopper – Behind the Photo Whenever I’m out for a hike, I try to keep my camera with me and in easy access. That is the start of the story of how I took this photo of a green-legged grasshopper. Jill and […]