by Jerry Riverstone | Jun 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Cane toads have been singing their percussive gargling song in the evenings. Why now? Is it the time of year, or just a matter of how low the flow is in the irrigation ditch? Or is there some other factor that has inspired them?
by Jerry Riverstone | Jun 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
The weather had been dry, and the trade winds were blowing strong. A brush fire started and spread quickly -- torched the gulch and fields below Pukalani. Lots of excitement with fire trucks, helicopters, and the neighbors all coming out to lend a hand.
by Jerry Riverstone | May 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Jacaranda trees are in full bloom on the drive up to Haleakala.After nightfall the call of the u'au lends an extraterrestrial vibe to the crater's edge.Halfway through the night the heart of the Milky Way rose into view over the ridge -- spectacular view of the home...
by Jerry Riverstone | Apr 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Strong trade winds are blowing pea- to grape-sized avocados off the tree by the driveway. [November update: The harvest has been bountiful over the last couple months. February 2017 update -- the harvest just ended.].
by wpengine | Apr 20, 2016 | Intro
Welcome to Evolution-Local! Welcome to Evolution-Local, a community hub for activating our individual and collective evolutionary potential! The living planet extends to you an invitation: to pause, to contemplate, to extend your roots, and to blossom into your...
by Jerry Riverstone | Apr 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
First jacaranda tree in full bloom along the A'apueo Parkway in Lower Kula. Purple and green star apples were on display at farmers market, along with Sharwil avocados.
by Jerry Riverstone | Apr 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Suriname cherry trees are in peak bloom, attracting a riotous crowd of bees. The buzzing has been loud enough to wake me in the morning, and the sweet fragrance is wafting throughout the house.
by Jerry Riverstone | Mar 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Sisal (agave) flowers are blooming in the gulch, and are frequented by Japanese White Eyes.Not sure if the white-eyes are attracted by the flowers, or the insects that are attracted to the flowers.Can you spot the bird?
by Jerry Riverstone | Mar 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Axis deer fawns scampering around, running circles on the grassy gulch floor. Seem to be testing out their young legs to see what they can do.
by Jerry Riverstone | Feb 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
As night falls a baby barn owl cries out incessantly from its sheltered grotto high up on the gulch wall. It repeats its sharp raspy call around 100 times a minute, imploring its mother to bring another mouse! Feed me!
