Although the FWG is a beautiful place and most of the blog images showcase that side of it, reality does intrude. The very things that make it a great place for wildlife to live, and for humans to walk and observe nature, are the same things that make it a lure for parties. That dense, flourishing vegetation, with places to hide away, is irresistible. It seems that Friday night there must have been a gathering in the Old Field, as flattened grass, cigarette ends, and this bag full of empty beer cans attests. At least there wasn't a fire!