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Big Bluestem

Big Bluestem, Andropogon gerardi The sparkling water drops on this prairie grass caught my eye.

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Country Lane

This is what you see on the road leading up to the visitor center at the Prairie Garden Trust. 

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Only 1 Monarch!

Monarch, Danaus plexippus Despite millions of flowers blooming in the prairie, we saw only one monarch butterfly yesterday. Perhaps things will improve in a couple of weeks. According to ChatGPT, … Continued

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Lily Pad Sunrise

Water Lily, Nymphaea odorata Reflections of a backlit forest surround the water lily leaves. This was taken at the Lotus Ponds at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT)

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Bumble Bee

Bumble Bee, Bombus sp. A bumblebee feeding on a Purple Coneflower. Bumblebees are common at the PGT this year, but I’m seeing fewer butterflies. 

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Garter Snake

Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis Visitors to the PGT often ask about snakes. I tell them they’re here, but the odds are they’ll never see one. However, yesterday I did see … Continued

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Wild Persimmon

Wild Persimmon, Diospyros virginiana Sunshine from behind makes these leaves glow.  Persimmon is a common tree at the PGT that has the annoying habit of trying to take over our … Continued

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Rose Mallow

Rose Mallow, Hibiscus lasiocarpos This wildflower is so stunning that it’s hard to believe it’s native. You can find Rose Mallow along the water’s edge of the ponds at the … Continued

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