Photographing our natural environment is my passion.  That's because I marvel daily at the beauty that surrounds us.  I have been fortunate to meet people who volunteer to make a difference in how our natural environment is appreciated and protected.  I have discovered the subjects of many of my photographs through my association with the people in these groups.  There are so many opportunities to reach out to assist in the protection of the environment we value so much.  My efforts are very small as I am not presently active in all the groups in which I hold membership, but all of them are important to me.  If we all do a little bit, together we can make a difference. 
I have also included a list some of my favorite North Carolina parks and protected areas.  Check out some of these links.  You will experience a mini vacation just viewing the websites.  Oh, and if you have questions about some of these,  contact me.  I enjoy talking about my favorite causes and places. 

      Memberships
Rockingham County Naturalists Club
Rockingham County Clean & Green
Dan River Basin Association
Piedmont Land Conservancy
Piedmont Plateau Sierra Club Group
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
North Carolina Native Plant Society
Carolina Butterfly Society
Friends of Sauratown Mountains 


Favorite NC Parks and Protected Areas
Hanging Rock State Park
Mayo River State Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Blue Ridge Parkway 
Stone Mountain State Park
South Mountains State Park
Elk Knob State Park