Black Willow
Strong winds last week blew a lot of leaves off the trees, but it will be a couple of weeks before all the leaves are down. This is a Black … Continued
Beaver Lake
Heading east from the PGT Center, a sidewalk at the takes you to Beaver Lake. It’s handicapped accessible, good for people in wheelchairs and for families with baby carriages. In … Continued
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
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
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
Thalia Leaves
The leaves of this tall native plant have a tropical look to them. It likes to have wet feet, so you should look for it along the edges of the … Continued
River Birch
The arching branches and backlit leaves of this tree caught my eye as we were walking along Hillers Creek. The best place to find River Birch at the PGT is … Continued
Hiller’s Creek
This is the main creek that runs through the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). It’s a shallow rock-bottomed creek that dries up if it hasn’t rained for awhile. This has been … Continued
