I took a little trip this afternoon to the Delray Oaks Natural Area to soak up some nature. It is a beautiful day in Delray Beach today and perfect for a walk in the woods. Well, as close as one can come to woods in South Florida.

Another view of the Delray Oaks Natural Area. It is less than a mile from where I live. Very much in the center of Delray Beach. It is an area of about 33 acres set aside to preserve what Florida was like before civilization hit.

Another view through the Delray Oaks Natural Area. It looks so tranquil here, but looks can be deceiving. The area is very close to I95 and the railroad tracks, so the whole time I was there, I could hear the roar of the traffic on the highway. While I was there a train went by, too. Looks calm but sounds like a city. It is in fact, in the middle of Delray Beach.

Not exactly the yellow brick road, but the walkway through the Delray Oaks Natural Area.

This was the only spot of color I found at the Delray Oaks Natural Area this afternoon. We have had a really dry winter and there wasn't a whole lot going on at the Natural Area today. Mostly greens and browns. The red flower in this picture is about 1/4 inch in diameter. The white flower maybe an inch across.