i fit a quick walk in this morning before the rain came. during that short walk i saw long dangling birch tassels, huge cone-like cottonwood flowers, furry poplar clusters, and most conspicuous of all, these glorious willow explosions. it’s officially catkin season. it may be the shortest season of the year, but it’s one of my favorites.

willow catkin

vadnais lake, saint paul, minnesota