by Dave | Jun 5, 2008 | Kansas, Spring, The Natural World, Wildflowers
Camp Alexander, east of Emporia, Kansas
by Dave | Jun 4, 2008 | Kansas, Spring, The Natural World, Wildflowers
Along a nature trail at Camp Alexander, Emporia, Kansas
by Dave | Jun 3, 2008 | Kansas, Spring, The Natural World, Wildflowers
by Dave | Jun 2, 2008 | The Natural World, Wildflowers
A tiny katydid grasshopper (thanks to Roger for the ID), decked out in a jazzy translucent green paint job, enjoys his perch among wildflowers at Camp Alexander, east of Emporia, Kansas. The real-world size of the creature is roughly 1/2 inch in length. I almost...
by Dave | Jun 1, 2008 | Flint Hills, Kansas, Spring, The Natural World, Wildflowers
Country roadside (old old hwy 50)
by Dave | Sep 22, 2007 | Kansas, Wildflowers
Tallgrass National Prairie Preserve
by Dave | Sep 13, 2007 | Kansas, Kansas Culture, Landscape, Wildflowers
Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park The remains of the Kaw Agency is one of the first sights as you approach the park. Across the railroad bed, now the Flint Hills Nature Trail, you can park your car and take a two mile nature walk. The path circles over a hill, around...
by Dave | Sep 9, 2007 | Kansas, Wildflowers
Pokeweed is a showy plant this time of year, with thick red stalks and colorful branches and fruit. The fruit is poisonous to livestock, though the plant has served medicinal uses. More info, check Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses.
by Dave | Jul 7, 2007 | Kansas, Landscape, Wildflowers
by Dave | Jul 6, 2007 | Flint Hills, Kansas, Landscape, Wildflowers
Lyon CountyBlackeyed susans, asters, prairie grass, and a bit of blue sky. Walking across the meadow one finds depressions where deer have slept, then is aware of life at every level – bugs, birds, beatles, bees… Hidden in the thickets are rabbits,...
