SandHill Cranes
Who is best supporting this fellow being?
Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary |
The Aldo Leopold Foundation | International Crane Foundation
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10.30.23 | Lewis Nine Springs E-Way
The Lewis Nine Springs E-Way is a seven-mile environmental corridor envisioned by UW-Madison Professor of Landscape Architecture Phil Lewis. Dane County dedicated the Nine Springs E-Way to Phil and Libby Lewis (Phil’s wife) in 2012 to recognize their many contributions to the Dane County Park System including Phil’s nationally acclaimed environmental corridor planning concept that would be the basis for the creation of the Nine Springs E-Way, and Libby Lewis’ lifetime dedication to environmental advocacy including 26 years of service on the Dane County Park Commission.
The Lewis Nine Springs E-Way extends from Verona Road on the west to Lake Farm County Park on the east. The corridor includes many points of natural and cultural interest including extensive areas of wetlands, prairies, forests, Native American mound sites and numerous large springs which flow into Nine Springs Creek. The property also includes many educational and recreational opportunities including:
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10.22.23 Sunrise/Sunset
11.24.23 Moonscape
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However many days in between, we made it here.
Our paths have crossed in a way that almost makes the processing of sorrow worth it.
This pair of Sandhill cranes walked closer and closer today, with an almost calm curiosity.
An unexpected advance that allowed for a greeting within arms reach.
While we both stayed calm, we were each able to look into one another's eyes.
Closely observing our surroundings and one another.
