Fall Creek
Fall color is looking good this year. This reflection on Hiller’s Creek caught my eye. The creek bed is mostly dry now, but there are still a few spring fed … Continued
Bald Cypress
The cypress trees changed from green to copper this week. Unlike most conifers, cypress trees aren’t evergreen; in other words, they shed their needles in the Fall. Before the needles … Continued
Possumhaw Berries
These ripe Possumhaw berries caught my eye. We’ve got a patch that are guarded by a Mockingbird each winter. Possum Haw is also known as Deciduous Holly.
Indigo Prairie
There’s some good fall color in the Sumacs and Sassafras along the trail in Indigo Prairie. Indigo Prairie is just south of the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) Visitor Center. You … Continued
Dogwood Leaves
The dogwoods are showing good fall color, but it’s mostly yellow rather than the more typical red and maroon.
Golden Maple
Maples are showing good fall color. The one’s I’ve seen are yellow; I’m still hoping to see some orange and reds. The dominant trees in the forests are the oaks, … Continued
Fall Creek
This is a good time of year to explore along Hiller’s Creek. It hasn’t rained for a few weeks, so most of the creek bed is dry. That makes it … Continued
Edge of the Woods
Most of the trees in the forest are still green, but there is a lot more yellow now. The red shrubs here are Aromatic Sumac. In the next couple weeks, … Continued
Aromatic Sumac
This native shrub can have the best fall color. Yesterday I found a good patch near the bench along the sidewalk going to Beaver Lake.
Dogwood Leaves
Dogwoods are starting to show some fall color. If we are lucky, the color will be even better in a week or two.