Summer's promise: Green shoots and emerging plants dot the Nunavut tundra.
Green Shoots of a Nunavut Summer
As summer really settles in, the land undergoes an amazing change. The ground, which was frozen and bare, now bursts with vibrant life. Small plants and new growth pop up everywhere, painting the landscape in different shades of green and hinting at all the good things to come. It’s a real sign of how tough nature is in the Arctic.
Among these new plants are clear signs of future berry harvests. Soon, the landscape will be covered with lots of berries, a favorite summer treat for both animals and people. This time of growth is so important, providing food and beauty to the tundra, showing off the hidden life pulsing beneath the huge skies.
The tiny details of the growing plants often get missed because the land itself is so huge. But if you look closer, you’ll see a whole world of life, with every plant reaching up, adding to the rich variety of life. It reminds us of the quiet, steady beat of nature, even in the far north.
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