Indian Grass
The native grasses have lost most of their color, but their seed heads still sparkle when backlit by sunshine. This is Indian Grass, the most common tall grass at the … Continued
Little Bluestem
White, shining seed tufts appear this time of year on this grass. They are very attractive when backlit. The tufts remain all winter. The best place to see Little … Continued
Red White Oak
It’s late in the season, but suddenly a few oaks are starting to show some good color. At the same time it’s windy and a lot of leaves are falling. … Continued
Buckeye Butterfly
This Common Buckeye is feeding on New England Aster. New England Aster is one of the best wildflowers for butterflies because they bloom late in the Fall when other plants … Continued
Sugar Maple
More color from maples. They are one of the most reliable big trees for color.
Maple Leaves
Suddenly the maples have turned bright yellow. On a walk yesterday we saw several maples with good color in the woods by along the bluffs west of Indigo Prairie and … Continued
Big Bluestem
Prairie grasses can show good fall color, especially if they are backlit. Big Bluestem and Indian Grass are the two most common grasses that you will see in the prairies … Continued
Maple Leaf Carpet
The rain and wind this week knocked many leaves down. It’s rained enough that the ground is soggy.
Seek – A Powerful Identification App
Knowing the names of the plants I come across on walks at the PGT is fun and useful. Knowing what I’m seeing helps me better understand the life around me. … Continued