Rainier OR: Marvin and I examined his backyard for moss species. We found a couple Trillium about to burst into bloom but it is still a bit early. According to Marvin’s log they are found on March 15th and today is the 14th.
![Moss](https://ov0994.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/mar1407-002X800.jpg)
Then we wandered down to the Beaver Creek canyon near Delena. Not much action there yet although we found a few Trillium in full bloom.
Marvin noticed this beauty, a hazelnut pistillate bloom. The staminate flower is a delicate looking catkin and will be found on the same plant. Why didn’t I take a picture of it? A light breeze was blowing and I couldn’t get it to hold still for a picture.
![Hazelnut bloom](https://ov0994.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/mar1407-023C800.jpg)
byLarry