{"id":2401,"date":"2012-12-01T09:42:34","date_gmt":"2012-12-01T14:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/?p=2401"},"modified":"2012-12-04T12:42:20","modified_gmt":"2012-12-04T17:42:20","slug":"do-you-see-what-i-see","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/2012\/12\/do-you-see-what-i-see\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You See What I See?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2401 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-person-with-torch1.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-person-with-torch1-100x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-person-with-torch1-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-person-with-torch1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-person-with-torch1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-person-with-torch1-400x599.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-person-with-torch1.jpg 2033w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-goat1.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-goat1-100x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-goat1-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-goat1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-goat1-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-goat1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-goat1.jpg 1022w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-woman-with-broom1.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"99\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-woman-with-broom1-99x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-woman-with-broom1-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-woman-with-broom1-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-woman-with-broom1-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-woman-with-broom1-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pfeiffernaturecenter.org\/nature-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busse-woman-with-broom1.jpg 1839w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 99px) 100vw, 99px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>I love the first snow! \u00a0 A fresh snowfall creates a new canvas to observe the details of the forest and field. \u00a0A curled tendril of the fox grape leaps into view no longer obscured by the brown wash of late fall. \u00a0Tracks identify dens that have been passed unnoticed a full season and now mark new spots to draw my attention in hopes of getting a glimpse of their makers.<\/p>\n<p>I love the different textures and patterns of the dead and dormant plant life so noticeable now against the snow. \u00a0So much so, that my parka pockets are usually packed with seed pods, leaves, twigs, and bones. \u00a0Some of this bounty I&#8217;ve been able to use teaching about nature but most of it just fills boxes that I occasionally pull out and ponder.<\/p>\n<p>Recently I found a different use for this dried collection I have amassed. \u00a0On Thanksgiving we were visiting the US Botanic Gardens to enjoy some lush greenery and saw they had a display called &#8220;Seasons Greetings&#8221; in the exhibit hall. \u00a0We wandered into an unexpected treasure of fantasy miniatures adorning a display of hobby trains. \u00a0The entire set was created out of natural plant materials.<\/p>\n<p>The display is the work of <a title=\"paul busse nyt article\" href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2012\/11\/22\/nyregion\/paul-busse-master-designer-of-a-whimsical-shrunken-new-york-city.html?pagewanted=all\">Paul Busse of Applied Imagination<\/a>. \u00a0He has been designing and installing these art installations for over 20 years at museums, botanical gardens, even local libraries. \u00a0His materials are gathered from his surroundings in Kentucky, so many of the features should be recognizable to those of us who wander the northeast woods. \u00a0Oak apple galls became fairy heads. \u00a0Locust pods shrouded a woods woman as a skirt. \u00a0Acorns lined a bridge as cobblestones. \u00a0It was an absolutely incredible sight!<\/p>\n<p>I knew I was hooked on his artful use of plant material when walking the other day a glimpse of a club moss strobilus poking through the snow became a trident for Poseidon. \u00a0Why Poseidon? \u00a0Haven&#8217;t a clue, but I think my mental catalog of dried goodies usually sorted by angiosperms, gymnosperms, nuts, drupes, berries, terminal buds, etc. is starting to be converted into an art supply list!<\/p>\n<p>There are so many ways you can look at forest and field. \u00a0As source for fuel, materials for building, a place for contemplation, a venue for exercise, a living learning lab. \u00a0This winter, I think I&#8217;ll opt to channel Mr. Busse and view it as a source for inspiration and art!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I love the first snow! 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