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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

47th Annual Pow Wow was held at the end of September by the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center. What a beautiful day it was with good weather, food, friends, the singing and dancing. ~Gretchen #gooutside #powwow #cotraic #pittsburghpennsylvania #dancing

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The local Council in my region was hosting their annual PowWow Sept 26-27th, and found drawn to each bead, each ribbon, every little detail on their regalia. Just stunning. ~Gretchen #pittsburghpennsylvania #powwow #regalia #ribbonskirts #councilofthreeriversamericanindiancenter

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The gathering and flocking of birds, and the anticipation of the upcoming migration. These Starlings are ready to go. ~Gretchen #birding #silhouette #chautauqua #newyork #naturetherapy

Three Starlings sit on top of electrical wires looking in different directions.

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A quick visit lakeside in Findley Lake to check out the view. A very overcast, and uncomfortably humid day for temperatures in the low 70's. The slight breeze does help a bit. The mosquitoes are unforgiving. ~Gretchen #naturetherapy #newyorkstate #findleylakeny #chautauqua #gooutside

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Sitting in a café for tea and coffee on a Friday afternoon, looking through a window, surrounded by antiques, artwork, crystals, good vibes. ~ Gretchen #coffeeshop #pittsburghpennsylvania #eastend #windowsill #antiques

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Frosted glass sculptures stride through small indoor ponds surrounded by orchids and greenery at Phipps Conservatory earlier this Summer. These figures were placed randomly in one room so one needed to look. ~Gretchen #phippsconservatory #glasssculpture #pittsburghpennsylvania #indoorgarden #glass

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The views in Chautauqua County New York just keep me in awe sometimes, especially on a road never taken. ~Gretchen #gooutdoors #chatauquacounty #newyork #bigsky #rollinghills #countryside #digitalphotography

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Last night's lunar partial eclipse in Chautauqua, New York, image taken about half way towards 93% totality. The clouds rolled in, cleared to see the end of totality. The moon become red, stars came out, view of shooting-stars. ~Gretchen #lunareclipse #chatauquacounty #newyork #moon #camping

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Just a barn appreciation post because... Barn. 😆 This one doubles as a Nature Center in a local park. ~Gretchen #barns #pittsburghpennsylvania #northpark #digitalphotography #gooutside

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

These little ones have been given many names, but these are Sweet White Violets. Pollinators love them and the plant has been used as medicine by humans, flowers adding floral hints in jellies. ~Gretchen #naturetherapy #digitalphotography #pittsburghpennsylvania #whiteviolets #wildflowers

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Found this wee one on a mission the other day, intently marching forward with purpose. I believe this is a White Virginian Tiger Moth caterpillar. They look very similar to another caterpillar that releases toxins, however these do not. ~Gretchen #naturephotography #pittsburghpennsylvania #moth

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The Monaca-East Rochester Bridge looking gorgeous spanning across the Ohio River in Beaver County Pennsylvania. This is a steel continuous truss bridge built in 1959. Love the design! ~ Gretchen #bridges #beavercountypennsylvania #ohioriver #steel #westernpennsylvania

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Quick trip driving through rural areas of Beaver and Lawrence Counties in Western Pennsylvania. ~Gretchen #naturephotography #naturetherapy #rollinghills #barns #beavercountypennsylvania #lawrencecounty #pennsylvania

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A random flower from the Pollinator mix I planted earlier this season. I will definitely plant again & more since the deer have not eaten them. I am obsessed with the pink and how crinkled the petals look. ~Gretchen #naturetherapy #backyardgarden #pink #pittsburghpennsylvania #digitalphotography

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I love finding unexpected Bank Barns in the northern suburbs. This beauty lives in Wexford Pennsylvania. ~Gretchen #pittsburghpennsylvania #wexfordpa #barns #bankbarn #suburbs

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A trip to Penn Dixie Fossil and Nature Preserve was made on June 19th last month and what an amazing time. I was intent on finding a Trillobite and was not disappointed. Complete shells? Matching tops and bottoms? Amazing! #penndixiefossilpark #westernny #buffalony #greatlakes

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The seeds planted specifically for pollinators earlier this season are blooming now. It was a mixed packet of different flowers and I am loving how small and blue these little ones are. ~Gretchen #naturephotography #naturetherapy #pittsburghpennsylvania #backyardgarden #flower #blue

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Twin Baby Whitetailed deer zoomies in the southern end of the main field at camp. After a few rough days of high winds and rain it was nice to see the gentle side of Nature as well. Sound on for birds chirping away in the rain. ~Gretchen #babydeer #chautauqua #naturetherapy #zoomies

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

First time planting Anemone flowers and placed them in two spots opposite sides of the garden. This group did great, the other group not so well. I definitely would plant more because they bloom in between two other flowers already established. So vibrant! #backyardgarden #garden #naturetherapy

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

This beautiful Anemone flower bloomed yesterday and loving the vibrant pink purple shade to it. More buds to open soon. ~ Gretchen #naturetherapy #digitalphotography #backyardgarden #pittsburghpennsylvania #flowers

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

That moment when you see a mushroom on the side of the road and are able to identify it?Seems I was paying attention doing research. This Shaggy Mane mushroom is edible and ready to be picked, and needs to be cooked very soon after picking, it turns to an inky goo. ~Gretchen #pittsburghpennsylvania

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Stop for your 30 seconds of Nature Therapy! Sound on to hear a variety of birds in Western New York, and watch the trees across the field begin glowing from the Sun after a very cloudy day. ~ Gretchen #naturetherapy #gooutdoors #chatauquacounty #newyork #birding

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Lords Of Acid live on stage at Preserving Underground. What a full night of music!!! Thank you for bringing the tour to Pittsburgh and looking forward to the new album. Also... shout out to the LOA Merch goddess, you are amazing! 💜 😈🎶 ~Gretchen

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

A new trail to explore after a rain shower. The Sun peaking out slightly to make the woods glow green. ~Gretchen #naturetherapy #naturephotography #pittsburghpennsylvania #forest #green

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Hello, you've reached the 30 second Nature Therapy break. Take a deep breath in, and slowly exhale, relax your jaw, drop your shoulders, sound on, enjoy. 💜~Gretchen #naturephotography #naturetherapy #hiking #waterfall #gooutdoors #pittsburgh #westernpennsylvania

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

An American Robin has been visiting the yards with a genetic condition called Leucism. Pigmentation is lacking making the bird look washed out. 1 out of every 30,000 Robins has this genetic difference. A photo of a normal Robin is posted at the end for reference. ~Gretchen #birding #americanrobin

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

I am obsessed with the beautiful shade of yellow from this Iris I saw at a local plant store. My next garden will definitely include yellow blooms. ~Gretchen #garden #naturetherapy #naturephotography #iris #yellow

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Wild strawberry flowers are beginning to bloom, and when pollinated, the plants will produce small berries for wildlife to enjoy. ~Gretchen #backyardgarden #wildstrawberry #pittsburghpennsylvania #flowersofbluesky #wildflowers

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The purple Iris flowers are having their day in the Sun. So hardy to cold temperatures but yet soft and delicate in look. ~Gretchen #iris #naturetherapy #backyardgarden #purple #pittsburghpennsylvania

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The Spring season brings unstable weather patterns, flowers, and fancy dances to impress mates. A male Common Grackle shows off his moves & shines in the sunlight to a seemingly uninterested female grabbing a quick snack. 😆💜 ~Gretchen #birding #commongrackle #pittsburghpennsylvania #naturetherapy

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Gretchen Steckel Creations @gsteckelcreations.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

For the NFL draft, the largest rubber duck will be visiting Pittsburgh, Pa until the 22nd. This 61 ft tall & 64 ft wide inflatable duck can be found in the office park at 5 Foster Plaza in Greentree overlooking I-376 that connects the city to the airport. So cute! ~Gretchen #pittsburghpennsylvania

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