The Toledo Zoo - Feature#12 & Name That PLANT

The Toledo Zoo - Feature #12 & Name That PLANT

The Toledo Zoo in Toledo, Ohio has been voted one of the top 10 Zoos in the country!  I have lived in this area for 20 years and this past September 2015 is the first time that I have ever visited this special place.  Now I am asking myself: "Why did it take me so long?".

I had the pleasure of visiting the zoo with my sister & brother-in-law and my precious twin nieces.  It was such a blessing to experience this amazing zoo with my 10 year old nieces.

Each week I will feature one animal and one plant (asking for your help in identifying some of the plants) - ENJOY!



Photo taken by Monique Ouellette-Fittler



Feature #12 - STINGRAY

This exhibit was part of the new Aquarium at the Toledo Zoo and one of the most amazing experiences that I had at this zoo!  This is an interactive Stingray pool.  The Zoo Keepers clipped or removed the stinging part to make it safe to touch these Stingrays.  I was astonished at the texture of these fish because they were not at all slimy - it was the softest feeling similar to suede or angora (but without the fur).  
The Stingray is a fish related to sharks.  There are 8 stingray families and are common in tropical & subtropical waters all around the world.  The flatness of this fish is for protection reasons - they are able to rustle up the sand and hide underneath.     

Checkout these great pictures:

Photo taken by Monique Ouellette-Fittler

Photo taken by Monique Ouellette-Fittler

Photo taken by Monique Ouellette-Fittler

Photo taken by Monique Ouellette-Fittler

Photo taken by Monique Ouellette-Fittler

Photo taken by Monique Ouellette-Fittler

Photo taken by Monique Ouellette-Fittler

I went to the zoo to look at animals but found myself mostly taking pictures of plants.

Many of the plants around the zoo exhibits and buildings I had never seen before (and unfortunately they were not labeled), so I decided to include a section asking for your help.  The featured plant today is also my favorite plant that I saw during this visit to the zoo.  It has multi-colored berries - just stunning!  However, I haven't a single clue about the name of this plant.

Please leave your answer in the comment section below & have fun!

Identify the plant below:




Photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

Other Toledo Zoo Posts:

Feature#1 - RHINOCEROS HORNBILL & Orange Coleus

Feature#2 - RED PANDA & Lion's Tail Flower

Feature#3 - GALAPAGOS TORTOISE & Unknown Plant

Feature#4 - GOULDIAN FINCH & RED-THROATED PARROT FINCH Plus Unknown Berry Plant

Feature#5 - JELLYFISH & Red/Green Coleus

Feature#6 - POLAR BEAR & Unknown Tree

Feature#7 - PENGUIN & Butterfly Bush

Feature#8 - CHEETAH & Unknown Berry Bush/tree
Feature#9 - FLAMINGO & Hibiscus
Feature#10 - HIPPOPOTAMUS & Unknown Pink Berry
Feature#11 - TIGER & Unknown Multi-colored Berry
Feature#13 - ELEPHANT & Unknown Multi-colored Flower
Feature#14 - PARAKEETS & Clover Plant

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Old Fashioned Sunday Hymn Sing #38

I miss the old hymns that I remember from my childhood - there were no drums, no electric guitar and no mind numbing beat. It was just voices and maybe a piano or an organ. The choir led the congregation in singing - and the words of these hymns are poetic. I realize that there is a need for the modern "seeker oriented" worship music - but it is also necessary to have deeper songs (no offense intended to anyone who prefers the newer church songs).

I decided to have an "Old Fashion Sunday Hymn Sing" once a month on this blog.

I personally do NOT have a great singing voice - I used to play the guitar & piano but my voice is NOT an instrument. That's the great thing about this digital hymn sing, you can warble along without being embarrassed or without offending anyone else.

The hymns that we will be studying are taken from an old hymnal from a Baptist church that is no longer in existence - "The North American Hymnal" published in 1956 by "THE ROGER WILLIAMS PRESS"

I will also try to find a version of the featured hymn on "YouTube" to share with you each month.

Today's featured hymn is "My Savior's Love" written & composed by C.H. Gabriel (1856-1932).  
Last Sunday I heard this old hymn on TV & I couldn't remember the title (the title was not shared on the show that I was watching).  Yesterday, when I sat down to write this post I was still fretting about remembering the title and then I opened the hymnal to this exact song!! 
GOD IS SO AMAZING!!
The history behind this author & composer is quite amazing also.  C.H. Gabriel was born on a farm in Iowa.  He began by teaching singing and worked with a church in San Francisco before eventually working for a publishing company in Chicago.  He is credited with about 7,000 songs!



Jesus said, "As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you.  Now remain in my love" John 15:9

I have included 2 YouTube videos of this "marvelous" song!  The second version I just love - it has a bit of an Irish sound.  Please take the time to listen & enjoy!

Turn with me to number 195 in your hymnals and let's sing:

My Savior's Love

written & composed by C.H. Gabriel (1856-1932) 

1. I stand amazed in the presence Of Jesus the Nazarene, And wonder how He could love me, A sinner condem'd, unclean.

CHORUS

2.   For me it was in the garden He pray'd; "Not My will, but Thine,"  He had no tears for His own griefs, But sweat-drops of blood for mine.

CHORUS

3.   In pity angels beheld Him, And came from the world of light To comfort Him in the sorrows He bore for my sould that night.

CHORUS

4.   He took my sins and my sorrows.  He made them His very own;  He bore the burden to Calv'ry, And suffer'd and died alone.

CHORUS

5.   When with the ransom'd in glory His face I atlast  shall see, Twill be my joy thro' the ages.  To sing of His love for me.

CHORUS 

Chorus

How marvelous!  how wonderful!  And my song shall ever be:
How marvelous!  how wonderful Is my Savior's love for me!

A special thanks to "SE Samonte" for sharing this with us!

A special thanks to "TheDreamers2000 Channel" for posting this on YouTube

Other Hymns on this blog:

Jesus, Thy Boundless Love To Me
Jesus, I Come
Hallelujah What a Savior!
Safe in the Arms of Jesus
Take My Life, and Let It Be
God Bless Our Native Land

Living For Jesus A Life That Is True
Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Us
What A Wonderful Savior!
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Stingy Squirrel - The Bird Feeder Squirrel

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Over the years I have shared many funny squirrel pictures - here are some previous posts:
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Now enjoy these pictures of the 2016 Stingy Squirrel
All photos were taken by me (Angie Ouellette-Tower) and are not meant for reproduction or sale in any way (please see my copyright at the bottom of this post - Thank you).

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Contributing Angel Post#22 - 16 Sweet Treats for Valentines Day RECIPES

Once a month - all of us "Angels" (see picture above) have the privilege of writing a post for "Sew Crafty Angel" - The person behind that blog is an amazing person whose name happens to be Angel and who is also my dear friend.

You may have noticed that there was no "Contributing Angel" post in January - however, I'm sure that this delicious post will make up for that lack of one last month.  This is my 22nd "Contributing Angel" post and it is live today on "Sew Crafty Angel" - please head over there to read:

"16 Sweet Treats for Valentine's Day 2016"

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