A DRAMATIC SCENE FROM THE PRAIRIE SMOOTH HEDGE NETTLE (STACHYS TENUIFOLIA)(MINT- (LAMIACEAE) The day starts to give

The day starts to give way to a colorful orange sunset with its reflection onto Wildflower Lake in Northern Illinois

A red-tailed hawk soars overhead as it increases its altitude by catching heat thermals while looking for prey below at Wildflower Park

I decided to take a look at the bridge over the South Fork Kishwaukee River

The awe inspiring geological formation of the badlands is an incredible site to see

A beautiful sunrise appears in the distance with a calm and smooth flowing South Fork Kishwaukee River that reflects the surrounding trees from its surface

A DRAMATIC SCENE FROM THE PRAIRIE SMOOTH HEDGE NETTLE (STACHYS TENUIFOLIA)(MINT- (LAMIACEAE) The day starts to giveA peachleaf willow tree stands against the fading sun with wetland cattails surrounding this prairie landscape scene at Wildflower Park. (618 171)