New Panoramic Photograph of Yamato Scrub
By John Potter
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I was recently on business in Boca Raton, Florida and on my way back I noticed a sign for Yamato Scrub Natural Area. I usually plan these things, but I had my camera with me, so what the heck. I didn’t get to walk all of the trails, but I did walk about half a mile in.
Florida Springs Video from Karst Productions
You may know from my previous articles about Florida’s Springs that I am passionate about the conservation and preservation of these wonderful and irreplaceable natural resources.
I just stumbled upon this great video on Youtube created by my friends at Karst Productions for The Suwanee River Water Management District. I feel compelled to share this video since it addresses so many important issues to the residents of Florida and anyone who visits for business or pleasure, does business with people in Florida, or has friends living in Florida.
Please have a look.
New Panoramic Photograph of Tall Cypress Natural Area
By John Potter
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The 66.4 acres that is Tall Cypress Natural Area was slated for development when Coral Springs High School environmental group, “Save What’s Left” managed to convince officials to save one small scrap of the natural environment of the region.
Jointly managed since opening in the early 1980s by The City of Coral Springs and The Broward County Parks Department the area features a lengthy board walk from which to observe the habitat. The tree canopy is dense throughout most of the area and large, luscious ferns blanket the ground below the boardwalk. The foliage is exceptionally lush and green in comparison to other natural areas I’ve visited in the area. I suppose that can be attributed to it’s low, swampy elevation.
Tall Cypress Natural Area Park is located at 3700 Turtle Run Blvd., Coral Springs, FL, not too far from Fern Forest Nature Center.
New Panoramic Photographs of Long Key Nature Center
By John Potter
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Long Key Nature Center and Natural Area, not to be confused with Long Key State Park in the Florida Keys, is Broward County’s largest natural area at 157 acres. Termed as “the best preserved archaeological record of 19th century Seminole life in Broward County.” this area used to be a series of islands before the local canals drained away the water. The park just opened on March 14, 2008. If you use the Google Earth file from Escape Key Graphics you will see that the land for the nature center had just been cleared the last time the satellite photographed the area.
New Panoramic Photographs of Tree Tops Park
By John Potter
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Tree Tops Park is a Broward County Park located in west Davie, Florida. The 243.3 acres were purchased in 1980 using 1978 bond issue funds. A true multi-use park, this place has two trails and an observation tower plus equestrian trails, shelters, boat rentals, three playgrounds, and a multipurpose building used for weddings and such. There are actually more features than that including a sculpture dedicated to the Seminole leader Sam Jones (Abiaka), Pine Island Ridge which is the highest point in Broward County at 29 feet and an archaeological site. The park is also connected to Pine Island Ridge Natural Area which is a nice natural area (open to the public and sporting a paved bike path) managed by the county.
New Panoramic Photographs of Fern Forest Nature Center
By John Potter
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Fern Forest is a Broward County Park located in Coconut Creek near Florida’s Turnpike. More accurately it is an area designated as an Urban Wilderness Area by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
The 247 plus acre property was set aside in 1979 and named for the multiple species of ferns found in the park. Ten of those acres were developed and the park opened to public access in 1985. The rest of the park is accessible via trails and boardwalks.
New Panoramic Photographs of Anne Kolb Nature Center
By John Potter
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Anne Kolb Nature Center is a Broward County Park located near the public beach in Hollywood Florida. It is also known as West Lake Park, and although I am sure there is some political reason for that, I don’t know what it is.
Logo design for upscale men’s eco-friendly hemp clothing line
By John Potter
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Substance clothing company in Calabasas, California was looking for a logo that would represent their mission which is to educate through fashion. Their line is beginning as a men’s line, utilizing hemp in a surprisingly modern and urban chic and edgy style with the tag line “look within.” The clothing is meant for the “thinking man”, thus the use of Rodin’s sculpture as a design element.
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Linda and Pattye from Substance had such a clear idea of what they wanted that the process was relatively smooth. Although we kicked around several concepts one of the earliest versions ended up becoming the final.
Screen printed inside each article of clothing will be a story, fact, tidbit of information about hemp regarding its history, uses, and potential for replacing diminishing natural resources that are of particular concern in today’s dwindling options. Some shirts will also include an outside graphic related to the inside information.
