Blue Lobelia
Since it’s the end of the growing season, there aren’t many wildflowers blooming now at the PGT, but I’m still finding Blue Lobelia. The place to find it is along … Continued
Indian Grass
Even though the trees aren’t showing much fall leaf color yet, many of the native grasses are looking pretty good. This is Indian Grass, the most common tall grass at … 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
Clouded Sulphur Butterfly
This is a common yellow butterfly at the PGT. It can be found in open fields across much of America. Groups of them are often seen drinking at mud puddles.
Hercules Club
The storm that came through a few days ago knocked down some leaves. This leaf is one of largest leaves of any tree in America; one leaf can be 4×5 … Continued
Maidenhair Fern
The leaves of this fern form a graceful, fan-like pattern. At the PGT you can find Maidenhair Ferns in moist, rich, cool soil along the slopes of Hiller’s Creek.
Cumulus Cloud
Yesterday white puffy clouds appeared midday. By late afternoon they grew darker, and the wind picked up and we had a downpour. It’s been dry for a few weeks, so … Continued
Big Bluestem
The prairie grasses are showing some good fall color. Get in close and you’ll be surprised at the range of colors you’ll see. Big Bluestem and Indian Grass are the … 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