Local Legacy

10/10/2025

This invasive shrub is a major bully in our local forests and yards. Killing it isn't just "yard work"—it's an act of restoration!

Why the Buckthorn battle? Because our songbirds deserve better! Buckthorn's dense thickets and poor-quality berries don't provide the nutrition or safe habitat that native plants do. Let's make room for life! Let's free it up!

09/23/2025

A flash of red in a quiet landscape! ❤️

Winterberry is a native shrub that has a spectacular display of bright red berries that persist all season long.

These aren't just for show—they're a vital food source for wildlife. Many birds, including cardinals, robins, and mockingbirds, depend on these berries when other food is scarce. Even small mammals find sustenance here.
On your next hike, keep an eye out for this beautiful and resilient plant! 🌿

08/05/2025

Always a pleasure to be a part of Prairie Fest. Thanks Friends of the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum !

07/11/2025

06/25/2025

Went to see the native Wisconsin, eastern prickly pear cactus bloom, also saw butterflies and giant puccoon!
Spring Green Nature Preserve

06/17/2025

Ebony jewelwing damselflies (Calopteryx maculata)

05/31/2025

Thank you West Bend Farmers Market!

So great to be sharing my native plants and knowledge with the community.

See you again on June 14th, stall #76!