Identification & Education
Compass plant by Burt Levy
Moths, Caterpillars, and Restoration of Remnants
Read about the search for the elusive lead plant flower moth at Blueberry Hill Prairie, a remnant prairie near Hudson, Wisconsin.
Change & Persistence Among Prairie Grasses
There are many misconceptions about prairies that cloud restoration, reconstruction, and management. Prominent among these is the tallgrass prairie “big four.”
Blue Sky Botany – Goldenrods
Botanist and early The Prairie Enthusiasts 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....
Blue Sky Botany – Blazing Stars
Botanist and early The Prairie Enthusiasts 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....
Effect of Wild Parsnip Removal on Black Swallowtails
Very often in the world of prairie restoration, there are differences of opinion on the 'best' way to improve a piece of land. After receiving the question below, Dan Carter wrote a reply that we felt would be helpful to share with everyone. QUESTION from a member of...
Blue Sky Botany – June
Botanist and early The Prairie Enthusiasts 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....
Blue Sky Botany – May
Botanist and early The Prairie Enthusiasts 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....
Blue Sky Botany – April
Botanist and early The Prairie Enthusiasts 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....
Timber Rattlesnakes: Vanishing Blufflands Icon
By Brian Bielema Historically significant and emblematic of the wildness that once existed along the towering bluffs of the Mississippi River, the timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) continues to survive in isolated pockets. Revered and respected by Native...