Dan Human
@outbound-dan.bsky.social
I'm a wilderness wanderer and do my best to speak for the trees. You can usually find me paddling or hiking with my kids or working at my garden. SAR team member, AT thru -hiker and ADK 46er.
I slept way better last night than last year's election night. For the first time this year, I have a glimmer of hope for the future of our country. My despair has lightened a bit.
November 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I slept way better last night than last year's election night. For the first time this year, I have a glimmer of hope for the future of our country. My despair has lightened a bit.
Pretty sunset by my "fort" tonight. Lots of goldenrod in bloom in our back field.
September 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Pretty sunset by my "fort" tonight. Lots of goldenrod in bloom in our back field.
How's everyone's garden going? Despite some whacky weather, we've been picking a good daily harvest. It is healthier for my family, the planet and my wallet. #gardening
August 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
How's everyone's garden going? Despite some whacky weather, we've been picking a good daily harvest. It is healthier for my family, the planet and my wallet. #gardening
Had a good weekend #backpacking with the Scouts on the North Country Trail.
May 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Had a good weekend #backpacking with the Scouts on the North Country Trail.
Search and Rescue training at Allegany State Park. Always glad to coordinate our annual weekend in Western New York's wildest place. #SAR #WNY #SearchandRescue
May 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Search and Rescue training at Allegany State Park. Always glad to coordinate our annual weekend in Western New York's wildest place. #SAR #WNY #SearchandRescue
The kids and I planted just over 300 trees over the last couple of days. We planted mostly conifers for habitat and Christmas trees but also added to our nut orchard. Another 60 went into reforestation efforts to replace ash trees. #conservation #arborday #trees
April 30, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The kids and I planted just over 300 trees over the last couple of days. We planted mostly conifers for habitat and Christmas trees but also added to our nut orchard. Another 60 went into reforestation efforts to replace ash trees. #conservation #arborday #trees
Perfect to find this beautiful trout lily on #EarthDay. This spring ephemeral blooms in April and is one of the earliest #wildflowers in our region. It was the first one in bloom I found this year.
April 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Perfect to find this beautiful trout lily on #EarthDay. This spring ephemeral blooms in April and is one of the earliest #wildflowers in our region. It was the first one in bloom I found this year.
My son joined me for an #EarthDay activity of removing invasive honeysuckle and prepping to plant native plants and trees in our woods. Since we've began this a few years ago, we've noticed native wildflowers expanding their range.
April 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
My son joined me for an #EarthDay activity of removing invasive honeysuckle and prepping to plant native plants and trees in our woods. Since we've began this a few years ago, we've noticed native wildflowers expanding their range.
One year, you'll be up after midnight hiding the kids' Easter baskets and not realizing it's the last time you ever do it. Savor the moments of your family traditions.
April 20, 2025 at 5:13 AM
One year, you'll be up after midnight hiding the kids' Easter baskets and not realizing it's the last time you ever do it. Savor the moments of your family traditions.
Some of the first #wildflowers here in Western New York: snowdrops and skunk cabbage. Found while taking a short #hike through Great Baehre Swamp. #nature
March 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Some of the first #wildflowers here in Western New York: snowdrops and skunk cabbage. Found while taking a short #hike through Great Baehre Swamp. #nature
While admiring the crocuses sprouting in my yard I watched this bee dive in searching for rare spring nectar. #nature #pollinators #spring
March 15, 2025 at 9:16 AM
While admiring the crocuses sprouting in my yard I watched this bee dive in searching for rare spring nectar. #nature #pollinators #spring
Helping an older relative clean up their home after decades of hoarding is exhausting. It makes me want to get rid of everything I own.
February 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Helping an older relative clean up their home after decades of hoarding is exhausting. It makes me want to get rid of everything I own.
Feeding the chickadees by hand. At the end of a very chaotic day, this helped to calm me down and focus.
Chickadees eat seeds from my hand
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February 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Feeding the chickadees by hand. At the end of a very chaotic day, this helped to calm me down and focus.
Checking up on part of my Christmas tree farm that butts up against the hay field. There are about 250 spruce thriving in this spot providing habitat while developing into a renewable resource. No herbicides or pesticides used. #outdoor #gardening #ecofriendly
February 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Checking up on part of my Christmas tree farm that butts up against the hay field. There are about 250 spruce thriving in this spot providing habitat while developing into a renewable resource. No herbicides or pesticides used. #outdoor #gardening #ecofriendly
Hiked 6 miles on my local trails, 4 on skis and then 2 on snowshoes. This is my "super secret spot" overlooking Meyers Pond. Of course they cut an actual trail to it last year so it isn't as secret as it used to be. I'll get fewer thorns in my legs hiking there though. #winter #hiking #outdoors
February 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
February 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM