The other week, Jennifer took me to Crystal Lake Park in Urbana, IL. We had to walk through a slightly sketchy part of Urbana to get there and then upon arrival she tells me that a few years ago, bodies were found in the lake. Hrm. I thought we were just coming to scoop up some lake gunk for ecospheres? Haha. Despite the farty lake odor and some humongous wasps/hornets hanging out closer to the water, it seemed like a very pretty area to relax with family. It was so greeeeeen. CU locals who haven’t been should check it out. I think this is where a lot of charity 5Ks happen too. I guess once I get my lazy ass running again, I’d like to run out here and check out the trails.

The lake gunk Jennifer scooped out with some plastic pretzel buckets didn’t seem very promising at first for ecosphere material, but after allowing them to settle, there were indeed some little fishies and snails! Ecosphere success.

Coincidentally, I came across these cool little Domsai encased cactus pots by Matteo Cibic on the web after our ecosphere excursion. Not quite ecospheres, but definitely somewhat related. I want to put these in my bathroom or kitchen!!

domsai matteo cibic cactus planters via cubeme

domsai matteo cibic cactus pots via cubeme

domsai matteo cibic lightbulb planter via cubeme