Mar
Forest Stamp
Posted in new rubber stamps | No Comments »
How to Enjoy Nature
The human spirit longs to get outdoors and enjoy the last vestiges of the glorious colors of nature's palette. Rightly so. We are blessed with having had and continuing to have excellent park planning in many areas and we are privileged to have a selection of places to visit in most towns and cities. If you are already in the countryside you are already winning the search for expansive natural venues.
From the postage stamp sized parks to massive tracts of forest there is a park to visit and delight in. Getting out alone, with family, with pets, or with a group, is possible and inviting.
It is encouraged that you look for trail associations in your area which offers hikes on the local trails and you can join a local Hiker’s Club so that you can be made aware of the hikes coming up.
If you love to gaze over expanses of water in the park you select, and you do have a lake close by, you are in luck. Having a lovely lake where you can go and have a picnic, wander the shoreline, cross country ski, do photography, sketch and paint and enjoy the changing views and colors is such a boon to a happy psyche.
Look for winding trails over the hills and valleys of a forest. Some of the terrain may be fairly steep. A forest canopy may be home to great autumn leaf sightings: sugar maple, ironwood, beech, red oak, black cherry and aspen, some of them set against red and white pine. Forests have great appeal and offer attractive areas for strolling along the paths through the parks. The outline of barren trees against the sharp blue of a winter sky can get your endorphins and heart racing.
A family venue with good parking, a picnic shelter with a barbeque, and an amphitheatre with a fire pit, perhaps boardwalks, natural stream channels, ponds, and trails to walk along is a glorious way to be in touch with your inner self. Sightings of birds and wild creatures such as beaver add to the ambiance.
It is always a great time of the year to join your local Naturalists and find out more about their field trips, botany and bird groups and their work for the preservation of the natural environment. Supporting your Naturalists and your Hiking Associations will help them to give you a wonderful place to be now and in the future.
Kudos go out to the efficient, hardworking, forward-looking staff of all the Parks and Recreation Departments in the towns, in the cities and in the countryside for the care with which our parks are maintained, enhanced and are such a joy and pride for all of us.
About the Author
Valerie Kent B.F.A., B.Ed.,M.F.A. is a long time artist who loves to wander the forests and lake areas in her neighborhood and sketch, paint or take photographs of nature's wonders. She leads workshops in many media at art schools, art societies, and in Italy and France. www.valeriekent.com artistvalerie@yahoo.ca
 |
 Free PP China Regular Stamp 10 Fen Protect Forest US  US $.02
|
 2009 KELP FOREST 44 cent MINT SHEET OF 10 STAMPS US $6.95
|
 PSX F 1550 FOREST OF PINE TREES RUBBER STAMP US $3.25
|
 Hawaiian Rain Forest Stamps Sheet Nature of America US $6.15
|
 China stamp S S 1998 6 mountain forest lake nature New US $.99
|
 US Stamp 3378 2000 Pacific Coast Rain Forest Sheet US $2.75
|
 National Park Forest Monkey Bird Malaysia Stamp USED US $.99
|
 National Park Forest Monkey Bird Malaysia Stamp FDC US $.99
|
 94 12 Wu Lingyuan State Forest Mountain China Stamp MNH US $.99
|
 94 12 WuLingyuan Lake Forest Mountain MS China Stamp UM US $.99
|
 95 3 Dinghu Mountain Bird Forest Tree China Stamp MNH US $.99
|
 2000 Forest Flower Flora Plant Fruit Malaysia Stamp MNH US $.99
|
I have a cedar dhest the stamp inside the lid reads: ERC Forest Park Lin and some other letters that can't see
The chest is approximately 65 yrs old and was give to my grandmother by my grandfather
I have a cedar chest I built about 5 years ago. I'm thinking of giving it to my grandmother for Easter.
 |
Stampendous CRR123 Cling Forest Cottage Scene
Sale Price: $7.99  |
 |
StazOn Ink Pads
Sale Price: $2.00 - $18.13 Average Rating: |
 |
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Forest Moss By The Each
Sale Price: $5.00 |
 |
Who Puts His Trust in God Most Just
Sale Price: $14.99 |
 |
The Limey (Special Edition) / Ghost Dog - The Way of the Samurai (Special Edition)
Sale Price: $33.16 Average Rating: |
 |
My Rain Forest Sticker Activity Book (Dover Little Activity Books)
Sale Price: $1.50 |
 |
Storytime Stickers: Magic Fairy Forest
Sale Price: $4.95 |
 |
Forest Animals Stickers (Dover Little Activity Books)
Sale Price: $1.50 Average Rating: |
 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Metal Light Switch Cover List Price: Sale Price: $7.95 |
The Legend of Zelda - Spirit Tracks Walkthrough 4.2 Some Extras in the Forest Realm - Part 1 of 2