Granite Mountains

Transitioning from Death Valley to Granite Mountains felt like entering a new world. Not only from the flora we began to see but from the way the dynamics of our group changed. We went from seeing the same two plants in Death Valley to seeing several cacti, our first mammal, lichen and ferns and even snow. Our group went from 13 people in a class together to 13 people bonding over their love for the natural world and new experiences. Our first day exploring the granite mountains ended with us all at the dinner table sharing our finds from the hike. We got to see the oil glands of the Thamnosma montana (turpentine broom) under Annikas tiny but mighty microscope. We sifted through our field guides and helped one another figure out the plants we had seen. We determined if Pedro found an actual meteorite or not. I truly felt inspired and uplifted by the people around me and the nature we got to experience and share with one another. What better way to learn about the world around you than from people you admire.

由使用者 kaylawheat 在 2022年03月12日 15:29 所貼文