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The picture was taken from the city paths going though London. This picture was taken by one of the manmade waterfalls. It is a little hard to see but there is a great blue heron looking for fish near the edge of the water.

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The picture is from Cold Stream Conservation Park just outside London. The hike took use around a park with many different aspects. There is a small pond with a waterfall, a stream with many different areas to go down into the water. The park also gives a few different types of trees in areas with a wooden walking path over a mash area.

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The picture is from a log that was washed up on the Port Bruce Beach just after we had a rainstorm. The trees roots are still attached and look amazing with the exposure of the roots and log within any bark just the bare wood. This sensory walk as an inquiry and exploration of the beach after the rain. We collected sea glass and rocks, logs and different shells.

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This is in Ardbag, Ontario. It is where we take our children camping. My family loves this area and well you cant bet the view early in the morning with a cup of coffee!

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Night bike ride with my son. We love to go along the water area here in our town. It is always such a beautiful view.

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Who loves to explore the rocks by the harbour? Well my son does. He thinks climbing them as far as he can go before their is no more rocks just water is the greatest. I always tell him, if he falls in, I am not coming to save him! (he is a great swimmer)

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These pictures are from a park I love to go every week. It is so peaceful sitting there either on the benches or on top of my car

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This is trail is in Oakville, ON. It's one of the most visited trails in Oakville if not Halton Region. The sounds of the waves early morning is something out of this world as it truly makes you appreciate nature and start your day positively!

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This soccer field is located close to my house. My son enjoys playing soccer and running around all over this beautiful field as he enjoys the open space.

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This is Tiffany Falls Conservation Area located in Hamilton, ON. There is something about the falls that fascinates me as it's purely nature and hearing the water falls make you feel calm and relaxed.

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Natural beauty

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On a trail in Heathcote, my kids were unsure as to how it worked.

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We were unsure of this trail but knew we heard water and we found it.

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This tree stood out from the rest, it's shape alone we thought was very unique.

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This is the waterside trail in St.Catharines ON. I like to go there with my son after school. When walking along the lakeside, Lake Ontario seems to spread out as far as the eye can see. It is hard to believe the Lake Ontario is the smallest of the Great Lakes. We enjoyed every moment of walking along Lake Ontario.

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I took a morning walk this morning. I was conscious of my surroundings and what a beautiful morning it was.

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I took these beautiful pictures while on a camping trip at Valen's Conservation area.

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This photo was taken from the front steps of my home. This butterfly bush attracts several butterflies daily. The butterfly bush I planted a few years ago is tall enough that it is in view from my living room where I can watch many butterflies fly around. I love butterflies and love watching them fly around. It is like magic to me. There is a Monarch Butterfly in the middle of the photo and I hope you can see it:) Butterfly bushes attract all kinds of butterflies and butterfly bushes normally have purple, white or pink flowers.

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Wednesday's and Saturday's my daughter goes for equestrian riding lessons. As she rides and grooms the horses I get to watch and walk around the barn area talking to the horses from a distance of course. This is a photo of Mister (one of the horses my daughter rides). Mister is very low key and was on his best behavior today according to my daughter. I am loving the contrast of the shade on Mister's forehead and the rays of light coming through in the back window.

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Here is my first picture from my nature walk. These are from the main street. The town likes to decorate with flowers in the summer. They are part of nature but were "man made" to be there

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This evening, I decided to go on a nature sensitivity walk through a park in our community. This park is located in Summerside in London Ontario. This park is one of our family favorites because it is like a hidden gem of nature, right in the middle of the city. The park features playgrounds, a splash pad, a soccer field, tables, benches, washrooms, and garbage cans. It is always so clean looking and peaceful. One of my favorite things about this park is that it is surrounded by beautiful pathways that take you down to a pond/water reservoir. I love the colorful bushes in the fall and just being down by the water. Sometimes there are ducks and geese (but not today).

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This is my second picture.  In Grand Valley they have a beautiful river that runs through the town.  This picture was taken about a 10 minute walk from my house. This river is very large and very peaceful to be around.

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This year I am living on campus for the first time so I went ahead and did some exploring. I stumbled upon the beautiful pond and waterfall right in the middle of the Mackenzie Chown complex. There are stepping stones, an ivy wall, trees, lily pads and more. In the first image, you will see the ivy wall, the second image is a close-up of tree bark, the third is the pond/waterfall and the fourth is some bright green leaves. I just thought the whole area was stunning. It's interesting to see the pond with the non-natural building and sitting areas around it. If anyone happens to come to campus this year or is on campus, I highly recommend checking it out. it would make a great calming outdoor study area!!

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This is my third picture. This summer the town has decided to paint under the bridge. I thought this was too pretty not to post. I love how its in nature with the water but the bridge was man made so people can live on the other side of the river. I also love how it has been maintained to keep everything looking nice.

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I wanted to also show this picture of the non nature in the river. This is what happens when people get lazy and stop caring and respecting nature.

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I am so fortunate to live in a city with amazing nature trails and parks. This picture is of the trail that is directly across the road from my house in our largest park, Canatara. It is called the Howard Watson Trail, a 16 km long abandoned rail line converted to a walking/biking trail.

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This is one of the flower bush views I come home to after walking my dog in our neighborhood. I am in love with flowers and I thought about how big this rose bush has grown since I planted it 8 years ago. The small knobs that look like stars remind me of tiny starfish. Once the knobs are trimmed new flowers bloom:)

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I took a mid day stroll. The breeze was perfect and the sun was shining. I love walking sceneries that have water, something about water brings so much peace! This little trail is in Guelph and has the perfect mixture of open trail, forest and water.

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I love walking to our waterfront and watching the boats go by and enjoying our famous beaches. The picture shows our twin bridges that connect Canada to the United States. Our border is directly in the middle of Lake Huron, which flows with a very strong current, under the bridge.

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One of our favourite beach activities is rock painting. We bring our paints and brushes and search for the best rocks. It is very common to walk our beaches and trails all over the city and find inspiration rocks. My daughter painted this one and left it for others to find.

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These are sunflowers my daughter and I spotted on our way to the playground. They're grown in an urban community garden with a mix of fruits and veggies.

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After breakfast, I went for a hike at Bruce Trail. The sounds of running water and the sight of chipmunks and squirrels searching for acorns put me at ease. Being the first time walking this trail, every turn was an opportunity to explore and discover.

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These pictures are from this weekend.  Ever since my family and I moved to Hamilton we have been going on walks on the waterfront trails at the Confederation Park.  My cousin in the picture (1 and 3) is doing what she loves doing every time she see’s rocks and water which is skipping rock.  Although majority of the park is clean, unfortunately there is still garbage around the area (shown in the 2nd picture).  I also love watching and taking photos of the sunset.

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This photo was taken at my Father's home in Seguin, ON. The staircase was built by my Dad using materials he had at home. following it up from the lake, it leads to the cottage. Surrounding it, lush forrest and if you could hear this photo, you would hear birds chirping, small animals rustling in the leaves and scarring about, and the hums of hummingbirds.

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This photo was taken on a walk in Seguin, ON. On either side of the dirt road are bushes, trees and wildlife. The smell of the air crisp and fresh, and the only sound to be heard is the crunching of dirt beneath your feet.

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After a walk along the roads in Seguin,ON, this photo was taken at the foot of Blackwater Lake, home to many varieties of fish that sometimes can be seen swimming nearby. Some days turtles can be seen, and if you take a canoe ride, you may spot busy beavers preparing the dams.

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Flowerpot Island Adventure - the tiniest mushroom I had ever found growing naturally! I thought it was interesting how it was able to grow through all that moss and natural debris; way to go baby mushroom!

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Flowerpot Island Adventure - moments before taking this photo, this exact monarch butterfly had landed on my shoulder during my island hike. I have always loved butterflies and getting to watch this monarch sunbathing was amazing!

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Flowerpot Island Adventure - one of the most beautiful hiking trails/experiences I have ever gone on. Everything in the environment was almost completely untouched by humans and it was refreshing to see how nature creates its own oasis of greenery!

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Pinery Provincial Park and Windsor-Essex Road Trip

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My family and I went on a road trip to Pinery Provincial Park and visited my sister in Windsor. The drive to Pinery is about three hours, but it was worth it! The park is well maintained. There was also a pond a few kilometers down. I was amazed to see crystal, clear water! After, we drove to my sister's house. She had a praying mantis on her flowers. We watched it successfully capture a wasp and ate it entirely - gross yet fascinating. It was a reminder to us that nature can be brutal.

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This photo was taken as I began my walk in Brampton, Ontario. While walking through Etobicoke Creek I noticed a couple of bees that were working on some flowers. I decided to take a photo of this. It's not often we're able to see them working so up close & personal.

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This picture was also taken somewhere along Etobicoke Creek. There's a stream that runs along different parts of the trail. This particular area is right underneath a bridge, which slightly echoes the calming sound of the water. It's extremely peaceful & the sunrise & sunset from this view is beautiful.

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This photo was taken while on a walk in Guelph. It's located at a park near the downtown area & apparently the water pictured here used to be high enough to dive in according to a friend's mom. Now, it's extremely shallow, however beautiful nonetheless. There were geese, ducks and swans in the water right before this photo was taken. To the left, there's a dam as well.

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Yesterday my evening walk with my dogs brought me to enjoy the beautiful view of the Nipigon River.

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I took my puppy on a walk this afternoon and noticed this was one of the few tree's on the trail we took that had begun to change colour, so beautiful!

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These are my three images that I captured during my afternoon in nature. The first image shows a local park overlooking the water and sailboats passing in the distance. I loved this image as the water always brings me joy and I found the large amount of sail boats very interesting as I had never seen that amount all together before. The second image shows a cute white cow at a local farm that I passed. He came right up to me and was very sweet so I knew I had to capture a picture. The third image shows me and my dog during our morning walk at the beach. Most weekend mornings me and my mother will take my dog for a walk at the local beach and it is one of my favourite things to do.

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I went for my typical walk around the my neighbourhood, I usually stop by the rotary centre and go down a large hill; normally I do pay much attention to what is around me since I make an effort to not go on my phone unless it’s for changing music; these are some of the photos that I took while on my walk; two pictures of some ravine entrances, some garbage scattered on the ground and some farmland

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I didn't even noticed this little weed plant until my puppy stopped to sniff it, thats when I noticed the purple in the plant, which happens to be my favourite colour.

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This flower bush was on my way home at the entrance of the park i grew up playing at and thought it was a gorgeous colour, then looked closer and noticed how many bees were all around the flowers pollinating!

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This the Bowmanville Valley where I frequently walk and visit with my family. It provides our family with so many different environments to explore and discover in. We have many trails and creeks and bridges to walk around. There is a community garden and bird house sanctuary. We have old historic buildings beside the water and there is even a fish ladder where we go and count the fish jumping up the ladder to continue upstream. It has provided my children with many inquiries and learning opportunities on our family walks over the years.

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This photo was taken down at Hamilton Beach with my not so little puppy. Although many wouldn't agree Hamilton Beach is a beautiful place to be even my Doggo thinks so!

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These pictures were taken while I was hiking. It's just 10-min drive with my work place. I love looking at waterfalls and looking out, so I have lots of pictures of waterfalls in different seasons. The top of the picture is easy to watch west of Hamilton. It's also a great watching sunset spot.

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I went for my usual walk down the street to the beach! First I go down these steps through the trees to walk along the harbor because it is more scenic. There is also a bench at the top of the steps to sit and relax to look at the beautiful view!

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I like to walk along the beach path. Some days I do a short walk and other days I will take the path all the way to the other side of town. This bridge has beautiful flowers along side of it that are full of bumble bees!

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After my walk on the path, I tend to turn around and walk on the shoreline to collect beach glass, shells, rocks, etc. These were my findings today!

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This picture was taken with the little boy of the family that i nanny for. We had gone on a walk and he collected rocks to write his name on. I love to get outside with the three boys and walk on different trails, in different forests, in all of the parks. it is amazing how much of the nature and environment we noticed during all the different times we go at. Charlie loved writing his name and counting each rock after writing a letter.

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I have a green space - soccer field, playground and stairs that lead to a trail for the conservation area - right across from my home

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My son enjoys all the free space in the field, the sticks he finds and the big slide on the climber

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Lots of green spaces in the conservation area.

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This picture was taken with the little boy of the family that i nanny for. We had gone on a walk and he collected rocks to write his name on. I love to get outside with the three boys and walk on different trails, in different forests, in all of the parks. it is amazing how much of the nature and environment we noticed during all the different times we go at. Charlie loved writing his name and counting each rock after writing a letter.
(Sorry I forgot to put my name)

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This is the located at my cottage on crow lake in Havelock Ontario. We love to go there and walk around seeing all the different areas of the rocks, water, trees, and nature that is surrounded by the falls.

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Me and my friends love walking down at Bayfront Park located in Downtown Hamilton, there is a variety of different exciting nature things to be seen. It is very calming when you go down towards the rocks and I love listening to the water!

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This was near a park when I was walking my dog. We always come to this area since its very peaceful, and also has a great view to see the pine tree. It looks great!

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This picture was taken at a marina on base in Petawawa, ON. In the summer months they have canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards available for members to take. During the winter months they have ski trails where you can cross country ski or snow shoe. It is a beautiful place with trails and beaches all around.

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This picture was taken at a marina on base in Petawawa, ON. In the summer months they have canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards available for members to take. During the winter months they have ski trails where you can cross country ski or snow shoe. It is a beautiful place with trails and beaches all around.

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This picture was taken at a marina on base in Petawawa, ON. In the summer months they have canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards available for members to take. During the winter months they have ski trails where you can cross country ski or snow shoe. It is a beautiful place with trails and beaches all around.

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These photos were taken on my walk in the coulees located in Lethbridge, AB. Lethbridge is well known for it’s coulees and it's huge train bridge. I also added a photo with Canadian geese and one of the river rocks near the river. The river bottom is a very peaceful area to go for walks and picnics in the city.

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These photos were taken on my walk in the coulees located in Lethbridge, AB. Lethbridge is well known for it’s coulees and the huge train bridge. I also added a photo with Canadian geese and one of the river rocks near the river. The river bottom is a very peaceful area to go for walks and picnics in the city.

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These photos were taken on my walk in the coulees located in Lethbridge, AB. Lethbridge is well known for it’s coulees and the huge train bridge. I also added a photo with Canadian geese and one of the river rocks near the river. The river bottom is a very peaceful area to go for walks and picnics in the city.

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Two of these pictures were taken during a walk at a local forest in Ottawa. We enjoy walking here because throughout you see structures and forts that have been created, like the one in the photo. There is also beautiful greenery and a variety of plants that change depending on the season. The other photo is from a boat launch where we skipping rock and watching wildlife.

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This is actually in my back yard per say.
We live in a development in which our homes back onto Felkers Falls Conservation area in Stoney Creek, ON and we have the privilege to enjoy this trail every single day while walking our little Nutella. (Our chihuahua) This beautiful scenery was one that actually enticed us to buy our home 7 years ago and we still love it to this day.
My girls love walking through it, especially in the fall, when all the leaves change colours.
Oh the beauty of nature:)

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This beautiful view is taking in the road of hiking with my family. It is near our house, and the outdoor environment could let us feel peaceful and calm. We could see the bottom of the creek because the water was so clear.

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The beautiful red chairs make me feel relax and calm. When I sit on it, I can deeply breathe the fresh air and keep a peaceful mind in my head.

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I could lay on the grass with my friends and see the process of the sunset. We could also enjoy the sunlight at the end of the day.

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This was on a walk near my house by the water. I saw a group of ducks together which was pretty neat to see; it was my first time seeing ducks in the lake there. I saw some big rocks as the water ripped and the waves crashed. I also caught the beautiful sunset just in time as well; it is always peaceful for me in nature and going on these walks.

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Helen Idiake - Challenge Task B - Sensitivity nature walk

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On my nature walk I discovered a ribbon caught in this tree. I thought it would be good to capture this as it is a mix of natural and non-natural elements. I also think that there is a story behind this picture that peaked my interest. How did the ribbon get there? Was it attached to a balloon? I believe this would be a good talking point in a classroom discussion.

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Katelyn Kusmirski Photo 1 of 3 Challenge B

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Katelyn Kusmirski Photo 1 of 3 Challenge B

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La Salle Park - Burlington, Ontario

I decided to take my mother on my nature walk with me as we both thought we could benefit from a relaxing evening.

As we were walking along the trail we noticed this bird house, and to our surprise we found many more along the way. We heard from a mother and her children, who were also walking on the trail, that these house were made and put up by different families.

The bird houses full of seeds were so nice to see and we thought..."how special".

This particular trail has chipmunks, birds, ducks and beautiful swans. The wildlife come right up to the people and its wonderful.

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Katelyn Kusmirski Photo 2 of 3 Challenge B 

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La Salle Park - Burlington, Ontario

Everything about this park showcases works of art created by children and their families.

This trail is so welcoming and is unique.

The picture on the left struck my curiosity while hiking the trail. The sticks have been used to create a fort and there is a wooden sign made for it as well. There were so many animals under it at one point as well, squirrels, chipmunks, bunnies and ducks.

The picture on the bottom right corner reminded me of the first photo but mother nature built that fort.

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Katelyn Kusmirski Photo 3 of 3 Challenge B

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Katelyn Kusmirski Photo 3 of 3 Challenge B

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La Salle Park - Burlington, Ontario

The sun was setting and it was peaceful.

The sound of the water rippling and pushing up against the rocks was relaxing.

I just sat on this rock, enjoyed the fresh air and listened to the sounds of nature.

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This park is located near where I live in Dubai. During colder winter days, when the weather is not so hot, children from all around the neighbourhood come to play here.

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This walkway is a small green area, artificially placed in the middle of a desert environment, where people can come walk around trees and get some fresh air.

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This palm tree is one of the trees that grows naturally all over Dubai. They don't require a lot of water to survive, so they thrive without human assistance. They also grow dates, which Dubai is famous for.

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This photo was taken after a long walk on a beach. The sound of the waves hitting the shore and watching the sunset was incredible.

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This is Tobermory during our morning walk

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when the sun, trees, and lake meet together

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Morning walk by the lake

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I am lucky enough to live in the country so I am able to relax in nature everyday! These pictures are of my driveway!

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These pictures are from a place that I frequently hike in Lincoln, Ontario called Rockway. It has many different trails, and a large waterfall. The area has large broken rock sediment in the waterfall and reaches out into the river (hence the name rockway). I hike here all year round, and this time of year the moss, and trees are fully green with flowers in bloom. How much water flow depends on how much rain has been happening over the last few days.

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This picture was taken on a nature walk down a trail near my house. Although that looks like the sun in the picture, it is actually the moon. It was such a beautiful full moon this night.

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I captured this picture because I was in awe of the shape and uniqueness of each tree trunk. After examining the picture after I appreciated the depth and beauty of the trees in transition from summer to fall.

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These photos were taken while walking to the beach. I found green beautiful frog hidden between grass, and amazing colorful butterfly and of course the seagull beach.

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This picture I took on a trail not too far from where I live. There was so much wildlife throughout the trail and animals would just walk right up to you! I saw swans, chipmunks, rabbits, skunks, deer and so many other little animals. Throughout the trail there were many resting points such as benches or even big rocks.

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This picture was taken at a lookout point in Queenston Heights, just below the Brock Monument. This is the lower Niagara River and is an absolutely beautiful spot. The picture is beautiful, but doesn't even do it justice.

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This is Milo...my boyfriend's dog that we took on a walk with us in Crystal Beach!

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This picture was taken from my backyard in Ridgeway before we headed out for our walk. The clouds were amazing because the sun was just starting to set.

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This is a spot along the St. Mary's river in Sault Ste. Marie ON. It is a great place to go for walks, bring children to play, attend events, walk through the gardens etc. A very popular place to visit when looking to do something outdoors.

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The park is also a popular place for Canadian geese and ducks to live and raise their families in the warmer months. Here is a photo of a mother goose and some of her babies laying in the park by the water. So cute!

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This is on a trail by my house that I like to walk along. It is next to the water and has a lot of different rocks with Indigenous paintings done by some locals. I love coming to see the different pictures they create on the rocks!

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This is a picture I took of the park near my home. I really enjoy coming here (as I do often). It's quiet and peaceful and has a lot to offer. This is one of my favourite spots as the calm water and blowing winds makes the perfect combination for relaxation.