Identification & Education

Compass plant by Burt Levy

Agaski Bluff

Agaski Bluff

Standing on the steep slope of Agaski Bluff in 2021, Eric Preston and Kim Kreitinger took in picturesque rock outcroppings and a sweeping view of the valley below and considered the opportunity before them.

Blue Sky Botany – Goldenrods

Blue Sky Botany – Goldenrods

The baffling goldenrods swim in that giant taxonomic pool of asters, sunflowers, and thistles (Asteraceae). Their tiny, sun-emitting yellow-orange flowers are aggregated into marvelous “inflorescences” that appear to the uninitiated as single large blooms, whose...

Blue Sky Botany – Blazing Stars

Blue Sky Botany – Blazing Stars

Here are the four Liatris species most likely to be seen on our beloved Wisconsin prairie remnants. All are members of the sunflower family (Asteraceae). All have tiny pink to magenta flowers bundled into ‘floral cups’, with outer bracts on those cups that form layers...

Blue Sky Botany – June

Blue Sky Botany – June

Botanist and early TPE member Rob Baller created this series for our friends at Blue Mounds Area Project. The "blue sky" technique is Rob's favorite for taking stunning plant photographs. Let him know what you think at robertballer@outlook.com. ALWAYS get permission...

Blue Sky Botany – May

Blue Sky Botany – May

Botanist and early TPE member Rob Baller created this series for our friends at Blue Mounds Area Project. The "blue sky" technique is Rob's favorite for taking stunning plant photographs. Let him know what you think at robertballer@outlook.com. ALWAYS get permission...

Blue Sky Botany – April

Blue Sky Botany – April

Botanist and early TPE member Rob Baller created this series for our friends at Blue Mounds Area Project. The "blue sky" technique is Rob's favorite for taking stunning plant photographs. Let him know what you think at robertballer@outlook.com.ALWAYS get permission...