Wildflower Preserve

So for my PED 101 class we took a nice leisurely stroll through the wildflower preserve to get our blood pumping, as well as bond together as a class!

Walking through the reserve, I noticed how the flowers had yet to bloom.  It was somewhat of a letdown, as I had never been through there before and was expecting huge blossoms of flowers everywhere.

I got to thinking throughout this walk that it didn't matter what the reserve looked like now, because it's potential for beauty was overwhelming.  I also appreciated that there were signs like this "quietpoint" sign, because if forces people to truly connect with the nature that is surrounding them and admire its greatness.

This little quote on the sign, by Henry David Thoreau, is a quaint touch to a peaceful moment.  It allows people to feel blessed by their environment and to be grateful for being alive and able to experience that moment in time.