Swans & Wildflowers/Nature Notes

Early July in Ontario

Largest square: Mama swan and two of her five cygnets. (Three more are following not far behind. )

Moving clockwise: milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) in full bloom, ditch lilies (Hemerocallis fulva), musk mallow (Malva moschata), purple vetch (Vicia americana) and Queen Anne's lace (Daucus carota). 

Please visit Michelle at Rambling Woods for more
NATURE NOTES.

Canada Day 2012/Our World

 Canada Day 2012?

I spent Canada Day (July 1st) on the grounds of the Sharon National Historic Site and Museum here in East Gwillimbury. The weather was perfect! The above photo is of local actors who this summer are presenting an interactive play about the beginnings and demise of the Children of Peace, plain folk of former Quakers.

 Sharon Temple

Not really a temple, but a meeting place for the Children of Peace who believed in peace, equality and social justice .

 Dress code 2012?

Many were dressed in red and white, the colours of the Canadian flag.

 Proud to be Canadian

 Good old-fashioned fun

 Which key will unlock the Blue Jays tickets?

 The War of 2012 - tug of war, that is

YAY, CAKE! A great way to end the celebration

More photos from Our World can be seen by clicking HERE.