Spring Wildflowers
We found Bird’s-foot violets blooming along the ridge trail above Hillers Creek this morning. Many other kinds of wildflowers can be found in the woods now. Once the trees leaf … Continued
New Valley Overlook – Place to Pause
I could sit in this spot at the edge of the savanna bluffs at the PGT forever. Listening to the tanager and wood thrush, watching for herons, enjoying whatever flowers … Continued
Dogwood Forest
The flowering dogwoods are going to be in peak bloom this week. Here is a picture from this morning. It was taken in the South 40 woods which is about … Continued
Early Fall Color
I’m starting to see hints of Fall color in the woods at the Prairie Garden Trust now. I photographed these dogwood leaves in the South Forty woods this morning. In … Continued
Lichen Bluff
Visitors to the Prairie Garden Trust are always surprised to see rocky bluffs and steep hillsides. We call this Lichen Bluff because is is covered with some fabulous lichen. In … Continued
Dogwood Landscape
Dogwood at The Point The dogwoods are a little late to come on this year. As you can see in this picture the flowers are not fully open. Flowering Dogwoods … Continued
Golden Light in the Morning
The light in the open woods near Beaver Lake was magical this morning. Henry was out with his camera and caught it. We’re planning to put a paved trail … Continued
Black Haw at peak bloom
Black Haw, Viburnum prunifolium Dogwoods are the most beautiful and the most abundant flowering tree at the PGT. Another wonderful small tree with very attractive flowers and foliate is Black … Continued
Turkey Nest Full of Eggs
This morning I took a walk through a valley and up a wooded hillside next to the Prairie Garden Trust. Suddenly a hen turkey walked quickly ahead and away. Sam … Continued