Have you noticed a lot of fluff drifting around your neighbourhood? If you get the chance in the next few days — head down to the river valley.
What IS that???
On Saturday, I was riding my bike just below the high level bridge and it was absolutely beautiful! Sure it reminded me of snow,…but what made this sight even better – it WASN’T SNOW!
Cottonwood seed-sewing
DID YOU KNOW? These are seeds from the mighty, the very clever, (and very female) Cottonwood trees. Yessir! Cottonwoods can be either male or female. During the early summer, female trees release clouds of cottony or silky white fibres that carry the tiny brown seeds. You will find Cottowood trees near water because they like to get their feet wet. The trees grow along edges of rivers and streams and the wind helps to disperse their tiny tiny seeds. Cottonwoods are related to poplars, and aspens,…and share the same shaking, shimmering leaves. If you would like to share any photos you take, in and around your neighbourhood — please, send ‘em in!
Leaving the Tree