Gray Skies at Splitrock Reservoir
Rockaway Township NJ
I love walking the rocky bluffs around Splitrock, they are good for wildlife observation and also good for landscape shooting.
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POWWW’s Secrets of the Forest Walk 2019
Thank you to everyone who attended Protect Our Wetlands Water and Woods‘ Secrets of The Forest Walk at Jonathan’s Woods. We examined glacial erratic boulders and identified traditional edible plants.
POWWW’s next free guided event will be the Dragonflies Walk with Entomologist Chris Ryerson on July 7th. RSVP here – https://www.facebook.com/events/2232042087108876/
Email powww.nj@gmail.com for more info
Trail in Winter
Tourne County Park, Morris Count NJ
Visit the Tourne – https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/tourne-county-park
Sigma 17-50mm + Canon SL2
Forest Restoration Area in Winter
Jonathan’s Woods, Morris County NJ
Bare trees and fog are favorable ingredients when going for a desolation mood. I find the conditions quite inviting for outdoor photography and hiking.
Tamron 24-70mm + Canon 5Dsr
Pines in Winter
Pines in Winter
Jonathan’s Woods, Morris County NJ
Tamron SP 24-70mm + Canon 5Dsr
I loved how the trees on the horizon faded away into the foggy winter sky. I positioned my tripod so that the foreground tree guided the viewer’s eye but did not obstruct.
Prints are available in sizes up to 30″ x 40″ contact dave@daveblinder.com for inquiries.
POWWW 2018 Annual General Meeting and Hike
Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday’s POWWW Annual General Meeting & Hike. We started out at the Cedar Lake Clubhouse in Denville and reviewed trail updates, noteworthy donations, and other organizational news over coffee and bagels. We then hit the trails for a nice loop to the scenic Hog Pen and enjoyed some fall foliage along the way.
The next Protect Our Wetlands Water and Woods scheduled events are:
Jonathan’s Woods Trail Work Party
Sunday November 18th at 8:30AM
Meet at the Old Beach Glen Parking Lot as we re-route the birders loop in conjunction with the Morris County Park Commission. Volunteers will help clear the trail of branches and trim invasive plants.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2257480647818019/
#GivingTuesday
Tuesday November 27th 8AM
Every year on Giving Tuesday, people come together on Facebook to support causes they care about. This year, Facebook and PayPal will be matching up to $7 million in donations. Fund matching begins precisely at 8AM EST and ends when matching funds are depleted. Expect on funds matching depleted before 10AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/1959613764098041/
About Protect Our Wetlands Water and Woods
POWWW is a registered Denville 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization which focuses on open space conservation and environmental education. Since 1989 POWWW has partnered with local municipalities to preserve 650 acres of permanent open space for passive recreation. All board members serve are unpaid volunteers with a passion for the environment.
For more information on Protect Our Wetlands Water Woods:
http://facebook.com/protectourwetlandswaterwoods
email – info@powww.org
Couple of shots from Rockaway Twp NJ
2 quick shots from my hike up to Wildcat Ridge WMA Hawk Watch this morning in Rockaway Township NJ.
I was scouting out the trail conditions for our upcoming Protect our Wetlands, Water and Woods September 15th hike – https://www.facebook.com/events/322868031605161/
Sasso Tract in Rockaway Township NJ, this is a great connector trail from Jonathan’s Woods to Wildcat Ridge.
Frank Budney scans for migrating hawks at Wildcat Ridge WMA Hawk Watch. Rockaway Township NJ, August 2018.
More details for POWWW’s September 15th Hawk Watch Hike are here on TapInto.
Dave Blinder Nature Photography 