End of the Season
A view into the South 40 Woods from Indigo Prairie taken earlier in the season. Now most of the leaves have turned brown or have fallen to the ground. Today … Continued
Black Willow
Strong winds last week blew a lot of leaves off the trees, but it will be a couple of weeks before all the leaves are down. This is a Black … Continued
Hackberry Leaves
Oaks and hickories are the most common big trees at the PGT, but there are many others such as Hackberries. Hackberries have asymmetrical leaves that turn yellow in the Fall.
Beaver Lake
Heading east from the PGT Center, a sidewalk at the takes you to Beaver Lake. It’s handicapped accessible, good for people in wheelchairs and for families with baby carriages. In … Continued
Serviceberry
I’ve seen good fall color on this small native tree . You can find it on the rocky bluffs over Hillers Creek and in the edge of the forest. Unfortunately, … Continued
Bittersweet
I found the brightly colored fruits on a vine along the path along the edge of Indigo Prairie. It’s where an old fence-row used to be.
Dogwood Leaves
The color in the dogwoods has changed in the past few days; now I’m starting to see more reds.