Rainy Day at the Arboretum

We made a trip to the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum this morning.  It had been raining all morning and the skies were still gray when we headed out.

Walking in, we saw some wild turkeys near the parking lot.  In the last few years these seem to be rebounding in number, or at least in willingness to show up in public places where I don't expect to see them.

My concern about the gray skies turned out to be unfounded.  The light was fine (with a little boost from flash) and the raindrops provided added visual interest.

The Arboretum has a nice mix of plantings and public spaces.  This is the arched entry into the rose gardens.

Not far away is a Japanese garden and the hosta garden.  Pleasant trails and places to rest throughout.

This summer there's a special Nature in Glass exhibition that showcases the glass sculptures of Craig Mitchell Smith.

And since the tour started with wildlife, I'll end with wildlife.  This chipmunk was good enough to pose on a rock.