12 October 2001 Field Trip
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Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip
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(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 01) We try to take a walk every day for some exercise and to enjoy the ever-changing beauty of God's creation. Today's "walk" was a hike through Cohotate Preserve. Come and join us! The first thing that attracted our attention was this barberry bush with its bright red berries.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 02) The reason for this Cohotate hike was to look at the beginning of the autumn colors.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 03) We are glad that we live a few minute's drive from Cohotate Preserve, and hope that more of these preserves with walking trails will be established and protected.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 04) One of the nice things about Cohotate is that it is a "no hunting" area, so people and animals are free to enjoy the woods and trails without fear of being shot.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 05) The exposed roots of this old tree add an interesting contrast to the changing color of the leaves.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 06) We found this interesting fungus growing on a rotting log along the shore of the Hudson River. The actual size was slightly larger than this full size photo. We would appreciate any help in identifying it. When writing, please refer to "cp-12oct2001-6".

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 07) Each season of the year has its own beauty. Mid-October bursts forth like a crescendo of musical instruments: cymbal-colors clashing, crashing in a vast cacophony of hues trumpeting resplendent autumn.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 08) We're looking northward along the western shore of the Hudson River with its fallen driftwood logs, dried grass and changing autumn leaves.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 09) We're looking eastward across the Hudson River through a filigree of autumn's colorful leaves.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 10) This is another eastward look across the Hudson River through the latticework of dark tree trunks and branches, and the brightly colored leaves of autumn.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 11) A skyward look at towering giants who will shortly shed their multicolored robes.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 12) This autumnal congregation stood with arms held high in thankful prayer, as we added our Amen!

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 13) On river's bank, the old master and the younger protege stand, displaying their autumn colors.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 14) A dry stream bed waits patiently for future rains and runoff.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 15) This moss covered rock stands as a sentinel guarding the stream's crossing.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 16) The contrast between bright patches of sunlight and the otherwise shaded woods adds a special character to the beauty along the pathways of Cohotate Preserve.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 17) There are times in each of our lives when we need to look above and beyond the troubling things around us. But here at Cohotate, we find that peace in both the woods around and the sky above.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 18) The tips of trees tops, the blue of sky, the wispy white of clouds, and God's multicolored paintbrush combined to enhance the joy of our day.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 19) We're nearing the end of the pathway where there's a small clearing in the midst of the woods; but standing in front of us, like children trying to get their pictures taken, are these young trees.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 20) This young sassafras tree, with "three fingered" leaves, displays her autumn finery.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 21) More autumn color along the pathway.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 22) This is a view from the lowland peninsula of Cohotate Preserve looking northward along the west shore of the Hudson River.

(Cohotate Preserve 12 October 2001 Field Trip - 23) More of Cohotate's color and contrast as we end our day's hike. Our thanks to those who made Cohotate Preserve available for our enjoyment and to God for creating its beauty.

Lamb Right Lamb Left Presented here are just a few of the countless components of God's creation. Just as we cannot have human and animal life without water and plants, neither can we have lasting peace without love and compassion. It is our hope and prayer that this series will motivate people to live and act in a cruelty-free manner; that we would no longer hurt or destroy each other, the animals or our environment.

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