Dotted across the arboretum, golden hazelnut leaves are still illuminating the fall season.
As I went in for a closer look, I immediately noticed squiggly, brown lines drawn on the leaves. A small insect has been whimsically tunneling its way through the leaves. The result is a beautiful tangle of scar tissue that stands out against the yellowing leaves.
There are vast numbers of lifeforms in nature that have the task of breaking down and recycling nutrients back into the web of life. Thank you to all the small creatures of the world for your role in helping to sustain life and making the world a beautiful, diverse place.
