Explore the Beauty of Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Park by Jerry Hirt

EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF THOMAS S. STOLL MEMORIAL PARK

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JERRY HIRT

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Table of Contents Burning Skies

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Spring

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Stoll Park Lake

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Autumn

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Winter

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Burning Skies

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“For a time, I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.”

– WENDELL BERRY

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“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.”

– JOHN MUIR

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“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.”

– V I N C E N T VA N G O G H

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Spring 12

“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.”

– SIR JOHN LUBBOCK

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“Green is the prime color of the world.”

– UNKNOWN

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Stoll Park Lake

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”

– ALBERT EINSTEIN

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“O world, I am in tune with every note of thy great harmony. For me nothing is early, nothing late, if it be timely for thee. O Nature, all that thy seasons yield is fruit for me.”

– MARCUS AURELIUS

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Autumn 26

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“In every walk with nature one receives far more than than he seeks.”

– JOHN MUIR

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“Even miracles take a little time.”

– T H E FA I RY G O D M OT H E R , C I N D E R E L L A

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“All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.”

– FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE 37

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“I created this book because Stoll Park became a sanctuary for me.

Thank you for reading my book.”

– JERRY HIRT

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Together, we can help our community thrive—both in nature and at the table.

Your donation to Harvesters helps create equitable access for our neighbors to nutritious food and address the root causes and impact of hunger.

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