As apple picking time has arrived in upstate New York, I'll have to feature an apple tree post, but not today.
Instead, I have this walking path in Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, New York for you.
So green, so lush with trees, but in another month, the trees will start to turn color and shed their leaves. Invisible to us, the initial processes may have already started.
Nature moves in cycles and rhythms known to herself and her creatures, but we "civilized" humans ignore these cycles and rhythms at our peril. We have caused (or accelerated) climate change, and the world is paying the price.
With the fires impacting so much of the West Coast of the United States, I can only watch in horror from safety many miles (and even more kilometers) away.
These fires are burning thousands and thousands of acres, driving people out of their homes, and producing smoking breathing conditions for millions, including those living in some major cities. Through blogging, I know several people who have been personally impacted by these fires (and, in real life, a co worker's daughter was impacted enough some three years ago to move from California back to her native New York State).
But those impacted by the fire are only a small part of the population that is, or will be suffering, due to climate change. The question now becomes: we know the road taken. Can we get onto a different road, or is it too late?
Will we wake up and listen to nature, to the trees?
...life would be boring without trees.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture! 'Lush trees along the sides os a road' has always had my heart :)
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Priya (https://softypinkngloriousred.wordpress.com)
I LOVE apple picking and haven't done it in ages. I feel for the people in the midst of the fires. They get no support from the federal gov't, either, at least that I'm aware of, anyway.
ReplyDeleteAshy air is no fun, but that seems to be our new normal. Maybe this will wake up those who can do something about this, but likely not.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about so much devastation .. I feel a very strong connection to trees .. I squeezed as many as I could in my gardens.
ReplyDeleteTo think of the life they give to birds and small animals and to have it destroyed so quickly .. it isn't just the trees .. it is the whole life cycle that is being destroyed .. I so hope it can get back on track again .. planting as many new ones as possible .. we NEED trees ... but they do NOT need us !
I love your tree posts.
ReplyDeleteHi Alana - trees and their undergrowth - with the wonderful world at their feet - desperate times indeed. The amazing thing is how much comes back to life ... but yes all the damage to people and properties ... love trees - though ours down here on the south coast are having an early autumn. Take care - Hilary
ReplyDeleteDifficult questions Alana and no easy answers.. My heart aches as I read about the forest fires on the US west coast..
ReplyDeleteIt's time we listen to Mother Nature. If not now, when? Thanks for joining Alana with the lovely green and the message that you shared.
ReplyDeleteLovely picture and beautiful path. I feel it's still not late, yes we can still plant trees for our generations to come and gift them a green treat. Lets preserve our forests before they are finally gone. Nice post.
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