Little Bluestem
The shining seed tufts on this prairie grass caught my eye on a walk yesterday. Backlighting made the seed tufts glow.
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
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
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
Lichen Bluff
One of my favorite places at the PGT is The Point. From there you can see this rocky bluff overlooking Hillers Creek.
Lotus Leaves
Even though the Lotus has finished blooming, their huge round leaves are still on display. To see the lotus at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT), follow the paved sidewalk to … Continued
Prairie Sunrise
The tufts shown here are the seed heads of Indian Grass catching the first rays of light at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).