On March 27, 2007 I found a glorious "old
growth" patch of deer moss right by the
highway. Guess it can take some exposure to
gas fumes. That's what I wrote in my journal.
I've kept watching it, documenting
it on this page. At the time, I did not know
the moss was really a lichen or that it is all
relatively old, since it grows so slowly. I was
thrilled to find such a beautiful natural garden
between the forest, lake, and bike path. I had
seen and fallen in love with deer lichen on
forest walks in the area for the past five years.
Most is off the beaten path seen carpeting the
sandy soil. Often the
edges are disturbed by what I imagine are deer,
wild boars, dogs, coyotes, raccoons, hikers and
other creatures.
This patch struck me with its pristine condition. See a photo, Zoomify
closeup or photo closeup.
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