The fronds of the coastal wood fern are uncoiling as they emerge from underneath the leaf litter. How and when does this button of wrapped vegetation form? It is so fascinating to visualize this frond slowly forming this tight spiral throughout the winter. Then at some cosmic moment, it decides to awaken and open up to spring.
I imagine that inside its balled up fist it is holding the dreams of ancient cultures - living in harmony with all life on earth. As it gently unfurls and releases its beauty, I am called to remember to be a caretaker of nature to protect it for now and future generations.
Coastal Wood Fern (Dryopteris arguta)
