Kate's HodgePodge Images

Yesterday I attended the Grand Opening of the Shillaber Conservation Easement with the Moose Mountains Regional Greenways. MMRG was probably the first Conservation Organization that I started taking photos with - I have photos of the Woods Water and Wildlife Festival from 2007. They state on their website that, " Moose Mountains Regional Greenways services its member communities by conserving land, conducting research, providing technical services and advice to town land use boards, and freely distributing information through workshops and reports." Events like this grand opening remind me of their work with "the little guys" and makes me appreciate them even more. In 2016 I worked with the previous executive director, Patti, in creating a postcard that went out to surrounding communities encouraging people to come together to collaborate on a greenways plan for the area. The primary photo, of Bowser Pond in the SPNHF Moose Mountains Reservation, was taken after a b...

Last week marked a new chapter in my outdoor adventures as I took on the role of leader for a Naturalist and Photography hike organized by the Great Work Regional Land Trust (GWRLT) at their Keay Brook Preserve. Located conveniently close to home, this preserve has been a personal favorite for exploration and photography, and I have participated in numerous GWRLT-led hikes here. My trail companions for that day were a small group comprising three individuals well-acquainted with GWRLT and two newcomers—a couple eager to learn about the land and its natural beauty.  Despite my reputation for being quiet, I open up significantly when given the opportunity to hike and share my knowledge. Jane, the office administrator of GWRLT, enjoyed the experience immensely and even recorded some of my commentary during the hike. Throughout the walk, I shared various tips on nature photography, especially focusing on cell phone photography techniques because the best camera is the one you have with...