… Description: This breeding species is seen broadly, but most often in the McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This is an infrequent visiting western species with similarities to the common goldeneye. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This is a fish-eating duck that can be found diving in Garden lakes. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rare shorebird is often visible on mudflats south of the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rare southern visitor is most likely to be seen in McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rather rare southern visitor is most likely found in the McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rare southern visitor is most likely to be seen in McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
… Listed as an annual in references, this is a tiny plant suitable for rock gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… What is a weed? Essentially, it’s a plant that’s growing where you don’t want it to be. Weeds are … arrow-shaped leaf and search for the first tendrils at ground level while weeding. If the weed is already established, pull and clip the plant repeatedly to exhaust its roots. Our plant … or at least choose plants that like their feet wet. Maybe that low place in the lawn is a good site for a river birch. Weeds that can indicate poorly draining soil, such as clay, include …
Type: Plant Info
… at the McDonald Woods Shelter. Dress for the weather. If the air temperature or wind chill is 20 degrees or less, or if winds exceed 20 MPH, the program will be cancelled. Free. Pre-registration is not required; regular parking fees apply. …
Type: Event for Calendar
