Suddenly it’s winter. The luxury of a long, warm fall has finally been replaced with more seasonal conditions. The extended warmth allowed us to do more habitat work than usual- many more invasive plants were removed, and acres of land were … Continue reading
Category Archives: Native Plants
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It must be a…Moth? Written by Erica Groelle, Summer Naturalist Intern In gardens throughout the Midwest, there is a type of moth that is often mistaken for a hummingbird, the hummingbird moth. This moth looks … Continue reading
Beautiful flowers that are often given for gifts on Mother’s Day or other special events of spring, can actually be found right in your backyard. With the right habitat and care, orchids are native to Wisconsin with about 18 different … Continue reading
Spring is a time of renewal- plants and animals are stimulated to grow and reproduce, and people also feel the urge to cultivate. Garden centers full of enticing plants spring up from asphalt parking lots, and we eagerly gather and … Continue reading
As the snow melts, again, the forest floor once more emerges, and the plants and animals that rested under their frozen quilt can again see the light of day. And be seen by us. I’m always happy to see the … Continue reading