Haikus for Nature IV

April 2025

Following are the haikus I have written in April as part of my ‘What’s Your 60?’ challenge. I have committed to complete the following challenges in 2025 to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA):

• Write 60 nature-based haikus

• Submit 60 new observations to iNaturalist

• Walk 60 km/month

If you wish to sponsor my efforts you can make a tax-deductible donation to Alberta Wilderness Association.

PS If you missed my birthday this month, feel free to make a donation! 🎂

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Purple mask

Purple-hued sunrise

Glimmers over city streets

Masks urban decay

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April Willows

Willow’s silver fur

Treasure so fondly guarded

Childhood memories

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Defiance

Softly falling snow

African violet blooms

Defiance in pink

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Rocky Mountain High

Mountain horizon

Juxtaposes city life

Beckoning hikers

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First Spring Blooms

Lone dandelion

Early bloomer welcomes all

Bumble bee’s first sip

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April walk challenge - 82.8 km Total to date - 328.2 km

April iNaturalist posts - 21 Total to date - 21

🔗March Haikus for Nature III

🔗February Haikus for Nature II

🔗 January Haikus for Nature

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