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Lily Pads

The Water Lily leaves have started to emerge. It will be several weeks before they flower, but their floating leaves are attractive. At the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT), you can … Continued

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Eastern Pondhawk

Spring is bringing out the insects. I saw this dragonfly working the edges of Potter’s Lake yesterday. I also saw a couple of Zebra Swallowtail butterflies.

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Serviceberry

This small native tree has just started blooming at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). You can find it on the rocky bluffs over Hillers Creek and in the edge of … Continued

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Virginia Bluebells

The Bluebells are continuing to appear in the woods at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). The sun backlighting the leaves brings out the colors on this shot.

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Bloodroot

One of the early spring wildflowers blooming now in the woods at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).They are named for the red (blood like) juice that runs from the roots … Continued

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Louisiana Waterthrush

We just heard our first spring warbler – a Louisiana Waterthrush. It looks drab, but the song is magical. It’s a series of sweet descending whistles followed by a jumble … Continued

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Redbud Blossoms

Redbuds are just starting to bloom. These small native trees bloom in early spring, just when you need them. However, they don’t live very long; many decline after 20 years … Continued

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Canada Geese

With spring coming on we are seeing more ducks and geese. Here is a pair of Canadian geese on the Lotus Ponds at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).

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Virginia Bluebell

The Bluebells are starting to boom this week at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). Here the flower buds and leaves have just emerged. 

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Spring Beauty

I’m starting to see some of the early spring wildflowers in the woods at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). These are one of my favorites. 

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