The field trip for June 12th was a visit to the New York Botanical Gardens (in the Bronx) to take in, among other things, their peak rose blooms.  I can’t help myself when there are beautiful plants to be photographed so I took dozens of shots of the many roses.  I wasn’t able to get many other pictures since we were very short on time.  I did love their children’s garden, which I saw on a rapid walk-by.  The caterpillars made of sedums and other plants were truly ingenious. 

 

My favorite element of NYBG was how I immediately felt immersed in nature even though one of the world’s largest cities is giving the property a giant bear hug.