I’ve been trying to decide what I would call this full moon. Should it be the Wild Rose Full Moon since the wild roses are so abundant right now that the air is saturated with their scent? Should it be the Shining Daisy Full Moon since the wild daisies are filling the fields, meadows and roadsides, glowing bright white and yellow in the sun? Or should it be the Wild Strawberry Full Moon, since those small treasures are beginning to ripen by the handful?
Decisions, decisions!
What would you name this full moon?
This week in nature I was fortunate enough to wander a local wildlife refuge, a local natural area, quite a few other trails here in the Willamette Valley and even find some treasures right here in my own back yard! The camera has been busy!
Highlights for me were the munching of wild strawberries, seeing two Acorn Woodpeckers in nearly as many days and listening to the crazy chatter of Yellow-breasted Chats while walking at Finley Wildlife Refuge.
The green light of the forests and wetlands that I’ve wandered this week has woven itself into my dreams and the dancing wildflowers have blessed me with all the joy-filled spirit medicine I could ask for!
Come along on a virtual wander with me from this week in nature… and by whatever name, may this be a beautiful and blessed full moon for you!
The lush green of Jackson Frazier Wetland…
The vibrant rainbow kissed light of a boardwalk trail in Finley National Wildlife Refuge…
Oak savanna at Finley National Wildlife Refuge flooded with wildflowers…
Blushing pink Checkermallow at Finley National Wildlife Refuge…
Purple Salsify dancing in a sunny meadow at Bald Hill Park…
Death Camas glowing in the sun at Bald Hill Park…
Soft and fuzzy Cat’s Ear along the trail at Bald Hill Park…
Cow Parsnip lighting up the forest’s edge at Bald Hill Park…
This red rose invites me to stop and smell the roses every time I go through the garden garden gate…
A handful of Wild Strawberries – the perfect treat after climbing to the top of Bald Hill…
(originally posted on http://www.greenwomanways.com on May 21, 2016)