Grey Squirrel
With Fall here the squirrels are busy. There’s lots of food for them now with the acorns and hickory nuts ripening. At the PGT we have Grey Squirrels, Fox Squirrels … Continued
Little Bluestem
Bright sunshine illuminates this native grass and brings out a wonderful range of colors. The best place to see Little Bluestem at the PGT is at The Savanna and in … Continued
Ladies Tresses
This week I’ve found a few of these tiny wild orchids growing in the mowed paths in prairies and in open woods. The flower stalks are only about ten inches … Continued
Common Buckeye
One of the more attractive butterflies I’ve been seeing this week is the Common Buckeye. The big “eyespots” on the wings makes them easy to identify. At the PGT you … Continued
Giant Swallowtail
This butterfly is so large that it’s hard to miss. Its wingspan can be up to 7-inches across. I saw some this weekend feeding on the Purple Coneflowers along the … Continued
Tiger Swallowtail
The last few days I’ve seen a few more butterflies, including this Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. I’ve been worried that the number of butterflies was down, but just this week I’ve … Continued
Lead Plant
If you get in close to look, this shrubby wildflower has intensely purple and orange flowers. It’s a native perennial that has deep roots which helps it survive prairie fires. … Continued