Spring Forest
Forest above Hiller’s Creek The forest is almost entirely covered in foliage as the leaves have nearly emerged. Many trees, like the oaks above Hiller’s Creek, are now in bloom.
Blue Flag
Blue Flag, Iris virginica This native Iris has just started blooming. It likes wet feet. so look for it along the edges of streams, ponds and lakes.
PGT Birdwalk – Saturday May 11th
Summer Tanager, Piranga rubra Not all bright red birds are Cardinals. This is a Summer Tanager. If you’d like to see Tanagers and learn more about the birds in Missouri, … Continued
Blue Indigo
Blue Indigo, Baptisia australis Wild Indigo is starting to bloom in the prairies. These tall spikes are the showiest of all the spring prairie wildflowers.
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Arisaema triphyllum This spring wildflower has an unusual green and brown striped hood. If you lift up the “hood” you’ll find “Jack”, an upright spike. You can find this … Continued
Black & White Warbler
Black & White Warbler, Mniotilta varia The bluffs above Hiller’s Creek is a good place to find this bird. They are one of 13 different kinds of warblers that nest … Continued
Red Columbine
Red Columbine, Aquilegia canadensis Columbine has started blooming, just in time for the hummingbirds. Today I found some that Neal had planted along the sidewalk at the Lotus Ponds here … Continued
Indian Paintbrush
Indian Paintbrush, Castilleja coccinea The best place to find wildflowers now is in the woods, but there are a few in prairie. Indian Paintbrush is one of my favorites. You … Continued
Shooting Star
Shooting Star, Dodecatheon meadia Yesterday I found these wildflowers blooming along the path in Indigo Prairie. There are also some in the plantings around the PGT Visitor Center. To appreciate … Continued