In the thinning dusk, a Gothic cloud drapes in loops across the sky.
Pouring down a wet shower on earth.
Casting down a dark shadow, dampening the brightest candle.
Rain reaching every nook and cranny.
The black cloud does not have a dark purpose.
For it feeds our earth's soil
Poem by Ana, age 11.
Photo: Korean Sun Ornamental Pear (Pyrus fauriei 'Korean Sun')
Monday
Dark Rain
Wednesday
Urban Ecology Symposium
The city of Boulder, Colorado's seventh annual Urban Ecology Symposium promises a great lineup of topics on October 17. This program looks at urban planning and landscape issues with an emphasis on sustainability. This year's keynote speaker, Ellen Greenberg, 2007-2008 Visiting Practitioner, UC-Davis, Sustainable Transportation Center, will address Sustainable Streets. Additional speakers will discuss Low Impact Development (LID), current research on green roofs in this region, determining the value of the urban forest, and projects that incorporate green-design principles that are critical to sustainability and livable communities.
For more information contact Renae Foxhoven at 303-484-0820 or renae@foxbach.com
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