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  • … Description: One of the earliest nesting species in our region, this grassland species is most often seen flying over in spring, but occasionally lands in the Dixon Prairie. …
    Type: Birding
  • … Description: This swallow is most often seen flying over the lakes, close to the bridges, looking for insects. Look for …
    Type: Birding
  • … Description: This swallow is often seen flying over the lakes or closer to the bridges where it nest in old cliff swallow …
    Type: Birding
  • … The plant material and stone needed to do your own root over rock technique is an optional add on purchase for the Root Over Rock Bonsai Workshop .  …
    Type: Item Detail
  • … This green, medium-sized parrot is native to South America but has a well-established colony in the Chicago area. It features …
    Type: Birding
  • … The birch leaf maple can reach a height of 30 feet. It is native to west and central China. It grows best in sandy loam or gritty loam soil. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … in full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It belongs in a border or a ground cover and is resistant to deer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … shade to full shade and moderate to moist soil conditions to reach a height of 35 inches. It is a specimen in a border or an understory. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … to a height of 30 feet with full sun to partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. It is attractive to birds and butterflies. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … to reach a height of about 6 feet. From March to August it produces white blooms. It is a specimen in a border. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant