Chicory: Weed or Roadside Beauty?
Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder. By definition, a weed is a plant that is not valued where it is growing. Chicory is commonly called a weed by many people, while others… Chicory: Weed or Roadside Beauty?
Jewelweed: A Not So Hidden Gem
You have probably seen this native flower in bloom recently throughout our Great Parks, and may know it by many names. Commonly called spotted jewelweed, orange jewelweed, orange balsam or spotted touch-me-not (Impatiens capensis), there… Jewelweed: A Not So Hidden Gem
Hard Times for Toads
Amphibians have been having a pretty hard go of it lately. Numerous studies have shown that worldwide amphibian populations are on the decline. Worse yet, in May the US Geological Survey released a study that… Hard Times for Toads
Adder’s Tongue
There is more than meets the eye to the adder’s tongue fern (Ophioglossum vulgatum). At first glance you might not guess that it’s even a fern. Lacking the typical delicate-looking leaves of other ferns we’re… Adder’s Tongue
Butterfly Weed
We’ve written briefly about butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) before, but this is a plant that really gets a second look. As an ornamental, it’s exceptionally gorgeous with brilliant orange blooms that last for much of… Butterfly Weed
Aquatic Invasive Species: Part 2
Another aquatic invasive species that we see a lot in our parks is pets. The problem is that some people have pet goldfish or turtles that get too big for their tanks, or they just… Aquatic Invasive Species: Part 2
Change on the Wind
The more things change, the more they stay the same, but still, one must be ready and willing to learn many new things each day. Out in nature, you will see some of both…you will… Change on the Wind
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