Friends, forests and photography

KEC Member • April 26, 2026
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    Trees live on an entirely different scale


      



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  • Mossy burl

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    Life covers every surface it can reach


      



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  • woodpeckered tree

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    We all wondered what a tasty meal this tree provided





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  • Turkey tail fungi

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    Every imaginable life form... 





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  • sky view through trees

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    ... and don't forget to look up!





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Why I like to walk is a physical, social and creative process.

Going on Native Plant walks (forest bathing) with my friends is something I look forward to weekly. Taking photos of the flowers, trees , ferns, mosses and lichens is my greatest joy, besides spending time with my grandsons.


I love to walk in the Heritage Forests around Kitsap County and photograph the beauty we find. Being in nature with like minded people fills my cup! We are learning from and supporting each other, meeting new people and getting exercise all in a few hours; it's good for the mind and body.


That's Why We Walk!

Susan

Trails in North Kitsap

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