Puffball Mushroom
I’ve been finding a lot of mushrooms after our recent rains. These egg-shaped mushrooms are called puffballs because when it’s ripe and you squeeze it, it emits a cloud of … Continued
Dark-eyed-Junco
I saw my first Junco for the season this week. They’ve just migrated down from Canada to spend the winter with us at the PGT. Like many birds, their population … Continued
Water Lily
Even though Fall is here, Water Lilies still have a few blooms, and you can still see their floating notched leaves. In the next few there should be a frost … Continued
Dogwood Leaves
Dogwood can have great fall color, but not this year; at least not so far. Most of the trees in the forest are still solid green. This picture was taken … Continued
New England Aster
Asters are my favorite fall wildflowers. Besides being beautiful, they are a critical fall nectar source for pollinators, especially Monarchs as they stock up for their fall migration to Mexico. … Continued
Fall Color
I’m starting to see some fall color in Dogwood leaves. However, fall color really won’t get going for another couple of weeks. To see Dogwoods at the PGT look along … Continued
Cloud of Monarchs
Monarchs are migrating now. Here they are feasting on New England Aster. Asters are an important fall nectar source for many kinds of butterflies. At the PGT you can find … Continued
Winged Sumac
More early fall color. Sumacs are one of the most reliable shrubs for color display. At the PGT a good place to find sumac is on the main path to … Continued
Sassafras Leaves
Fall starts this Wednesday and I’m starting to see a hint of fall color. Some of the Sassafras and Sumac leaves are turning red. Sassafras is a small understory tree. … Continued
