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This is one of 2 old firetrucks used by the volunteer firefighters from the mid-50's until 1975 when we were annexed into Palo Alto.
My new 'Volunteer' camellia japonica - a hybrid camellia that has anemone-style variegated flowers - pink with white edges as well as dark pink-red and white. 'Volunteer' was named to commemorate the International Year of Volunteers in 2001. This hybrid was developed in New Zealand by famed camellia grower, Mark Jury, and is now recognised around the world as one of the best japonica hybrid specimens. Like all camellia japonicas, as distinct from camellia sasaquas, 'Volunteer' prefers part shade and not full sun. So I have placed her (mine is a "her" - lol) in a part of the garden that will receive morning sun but be protected from Sydney's hideous western sun in summer. 'Volunteer' is flowering around Sydney now, being late winter. My 'Volunteer' comes from the amazing 'Plants Plus' garden centre in the Cumberland Forest, West Pennant Hills, in north-western Sydney.
For pictures and information about 'Volunteer' camellia japonica (hybrid) see:
tesselaar.com/plants/camellia-volunteer/
Photographed with my Canon 5D Mk IV and a Canon 100mm f 2.8 L lens - because, for once, I remembered to put the 5D in the car and so I did not have to use the Samsung Galaxy mobile phone!!
When we volunteer, at what ever interests or inspires us, getting a paycheck is the last thing on our mind. However, the fringe benefits can be rewarding! This was seen before time spent at the Muscatatuck Visitor Center; I always make a point to go in ahead of time and wander a bit. Bobcats are not uncommon in Indiana, but are rarely seen. Yesterday morning, at Muscatatuck NWR, just after sunrise, it was a combination of right place/right time, dumb luck, but also paying attention to surroundings. A plain, brown lump along the road a ways ahead suddenly rose and crossed in to some woods and brush. It was immediately obvious that it was a bobcat-and I figured it was long gone. I slowly pulled forward, managed to spot the bobcat, and (with shaking hands!) got a very few shots.
A valiant volunteer sunflower in a flower bed, seed dropped from a winter feeder.
Anytime an 'exotic' flower bursts forth on it's own, with no help from human hand, I am delighted! I am amazed at the resoluteness of nature.
On the Florida National Scenic Trail, Withlacoochee State Forest, Citrus County, Fl (the trail is about 1,000 miles long, with 1,300 total miles planned... orange blazes)
My group volunteered to scrape old paint in this former crack house that is being renovated for use by a non-profit.
CC Week 33: Bokeh
A volunteer sunflower, no doubt planted by the birds, found growing in a rotting stump.
Both of these warblers are named after the volunteer state! Nashville Warbler seen at Metrobeach Metropark.
The Nature Collective is looking to add more volunteers to our growing team! We are looking for fellow nature lovers with a keen sense of wonder and adventure who want to make a difference in both our virtual and physical worlds. The following positions are available:
Nature Scouts: Responsible for scouting out nature locations to join The Nature Collective as well as monthly location checks of TNC members.
Nature Ambassadors: Will help out with SL group, Discord and social media member engagement and help answer any questions from group members.
TNC Bloggers: Will be responsible for blogging about TNC member locations, either on a personal blog or Flickr, as well as using TNC member locations as backdrops for general photos and blog posts.
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Interested applicants can apply here:
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** Please note, although volunteer position work is done on your own time as your schedule allows, it is expected that you are able to commit at the very minimum, 1 hour a week towards your volunteer work for The Nature Collective.
All praise to the volunteers to National Trust on this lovely island
Quick visit to this Island
red squirrel from 100 metres!
ride enjoyable from Sandbanks ferry
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Last Thursday Fred and I were pleased to be awarded the
Conservation Council of Western Australia
Outstanding Volunteer Award 2025
In recognition of exceptional work and outstanding voluntary commitment.
While out tracking two circling eagles of some sort, I found this tiny spring volunteer!
My first attempt to capture this tiny yellow flower suffered from an austere dynamic range. I asked my tolerant husband to hold the translucent photo umbrella over the wee fleur and felt more satisfied. (Almost-midday photos need an umbrella and a tolerant spouse.) Heavy rain last night and dew this morning.
Thanks for looking!