The biosphere is divided into kingdoms. And “kingdom” is a good word for it. When you look at the plant kingdom, you enter into a unique world whose subjects are, fortunately, stationary. This provides an opportunity to see a living organism go through a full cycle. You see it in Spring when the leaves may…
Tag: Missouri
Missouri Trees and Shrubs of Rachel’s Prairie
A collection of photographs of Missouri trees and shrubs surrounding Rachel’s prairie, a one acre patch of ground with a pond. Even though the focus of this journal is on a prairie, I have to concede that the life I witness on the prairie is framed by the trees and shrubs that surround it. While…
Meditations on Earth Day 2024
Earth Day is an opportunity to take a look around and see how we can make life better and more abundant.
Missouri Wildflowers of Rachel’s Prairie
A collection of photographs of flowers discovered on Rachel’s prairie, a one acre patch of ground with a pond in central Missouri.
Who Was William L. Parker?
On August 21st, 1872, William L. Parker signed over a small patch of land on the northern end of his farm to the small congregation that would make up what was then called Oakland Church. He not only donated the land, he was also listed as one of the chief contributors to the building fund….