As I walked along the river on this warm, sunny day, I was overtaken by the sweet smell of the black cottonwood. The buds are covered in a aromatic resin that permeates the air. As the leaves and catkins emerge, the casings of the buds are scattered on the ground beneath the tree. Check out these sticky and fragrant casts.
The female and male catkins are on different trees. The male catkin is a beautiful, red tassel and many of them were strewn around the ground as well.
As life abounds during this time of year, there is so much to experience and explore.
