End of the Week

I was out and about this afternoon, and pointing out different flowers and plants along the roadside.  I thought about how few people my age (or any other age for that matter) can actually identify alot of these roadside plants, backyard birds, etc.  It may not be in the category of essential knowledge, but I do think it's a shame.  My gran and mum have always been interested so I grew up assimilating some of their knowledge, and now I'm quite grateful for it.