Lichterman Nature Center

I don't post photos to the blog every time I go to the Lichterman Nature Center, but it's been a while since I shared pictures and thought I'd show what summertime heat is like there. I walked all three trails this time, starting with the meadow trail:

They clear this area every few years and then let nature take its course for a while before clearing it again.

I went from there into the forest trail:

From there I went along the lake trail:

They cater a lot to school groups and other large groups of children and they have displays and educational programs in their main building:

in additional to other facilities. I finished my trip by sitting on the covered deck at the back of the main welcome center:

This is always a good way to spend some time.