ogle hollow

… the first rule of Ogle Hollow Nature Preserve:

Yes, I’m gonna talk about Ogle Hollow, “TO HELP PRESERVE THIS SITE…”

39° 9′ 25.85″ N / 86° 13′ 43.95″ W - Brown County State Park in Nashville, IN

“DO NOT CARVE ON TREES…”

“And the tree was happy… but not really.” The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

“DO NOT LITTER”

Litter collected within less than a mile of trail.

“WE HOPE YOU ENJOY…”

Yes, I did enjoy! There truly was more marvelous beauty than the attention I brought to the mistreatment of this remarkable plot of earth.

While hiking and obLITTERating, I was fortunate to meet other nature enthusiasts, Matthew and Josh, who were unhurriedly identifying various native tree species along the trail. Their enthusiasm and respect for the land was uplifting and inspiring. As I was leaving, they pointed out the rare yellowwood tree (Cladrastis kentuckea) that I had previously walked past with no awareness or knowledge. (I love learning and seeing with new eyes!) Although I didn’t take a picture of the tree, I did notice a tiny blossom of yellow jewelweed (impatiens pallida), minding her own business, and worthy of an unsolicited portrait (see above).

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