Leonard Weber

June 24, 2025

After over 20 years of frequent visits to Eliza Howell Park (some 2700 separate times), my regular nature walks here are at an end. Our new home is too far away for anything more than a very  occasional visit.

I leave with many powerful  memories and a deep sense of appreciation.

I started blogging about nature observations in the park in late 2017. My first post was about “a sense of wonder.” My walks over the years have been filled with unexpected experiences and with great opportunities to learn, and my sense of wonder at the variety of the natural riches in this urban park has intensified.

While I will not be posting regularly on current happenings in the park, I might occasionally report or reflect upon past Eliza Howell Park observations, using recorded information and photos that have not yet been presented.

When I first decided to devote most of my nature study to one park, I did so because of advice from nature writers that the best way to get to know nature well is to take the same walk repeatedly. I definitely benefitted from that advice.

I am immensely grateful for the approximate 8000 hours I was able to spend doing my slow, watchful walks in Eliza Howell Park in Detroit. I am also grateful for the opportunity to share my sense of wonder with others.

Farewell — for now.