by Mindy Lighthipe | Bird Art, Uncategorized
Sandhill Cranes and a few Whooping Cranes too!! It is about this time of year that the Sandhill Cranes descend upon Gainesville Florida to spend the winter. Usually 1,000 to 2,000 of these large birds winter over each year. Typically, they spend the day foraging for...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Uncategorized
I made it! 30 Leaves in 30 Days!!!!! As you know I have been exploring my new habitat here in Florida. I was on one of my leaf collecting hikes and came across a grove of Oak trees like none I had ever seen. They were tall and skinny and had the biggest leaves...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Uncategorized
Trifecta- Multitasking One of the great things about doing this 30 day leaf challenge is that I have to stay on my toes and get the job done. As I have stated in previous posts, I am not the most organized person, but I am dedicated. I went on a walk with the Native...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Uncategorized
Loblolly Pine Trees Here in Gainesville, Florida the subtropics meets the Northeast and there is an amazing array of diversity here. Before I lived here, I always thought of Florida was "Disney World" and retirement communities. I didn't think...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Uncategorized
Granulating Pigments are a Painters best friend! I admit to being a paint, colored pencil and any art supply I can get my hands on junkie. I don't go to art stores very often and when I do, I am like a kid in a candy shop. I get massive amounts of e-mails on a...
