I learned this morning from Backyard and Beyond that today is Arbor Day. Since I am in British Columbia, surrounded by magnificent forest, it seems a fine occasion to celebrate the day.

Garden Bay Provincial Park
The forest here is dense and layered. This time of year, leaves on the deciduous trees are still pale against the darker needles of the evergreens.
The many shades of green are mesmerizing.
Sometimes you glimpse islands and water through the trees.
Even the downed trees and stumps are covered in many shades of green made by moss and lichen.
An old and beautiful tree, felled to create a younger and beautiful trail.
Happy Tree Day.