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Tamara McElroy's avatar

Great post, John! Your enthusiasm makes me want to pause and look more closely at our plant friends.

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John Hazlett's avatar

It's a wonder how excitement is naturally stirred by closer acquaintance with these creatures.

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Janell Simpson's avatar

John, I hope this is the first installment in a series titled “A Naturalist Travels the World.” Your writing is both entertaining and educational. Your iNaturalist species total must be impressive in variety and geography.

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John Hazlett's avatar

Thanks for reading Janelle. The trip and the botany did make me want to continue the Adamic Task!

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Oz Kenshur's avatar

Given my general botanical ignorance (I know a fern when I see one, but species of ferns!?), I had a lot to learn from your botanizing of Nova Scotia! And I very much enjoyed learning it in such an engaging and often humorous presentaion.

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John Hazlett's avatar

Thanks Oz!

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T. R. Johnson's avatar

Love these dispatches - erudite, charming, adventurous - spurs to dream up plans for similar travels - THANK YOU

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John Hazlett's avatar

Thanks T.R.

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Morrey McElroy's avatar

Beautiful narrative, gorgeous pics...almost as good as tagging along! Thank you for this vicarious journey. I learned so much! ❤️

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John Hazlett's avatar

Thanks Morrey!

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