ENTERING THE PARK FEBRUARY The South Fork Kishwaukee River

The South Fork Kishwaukee River moves slowly through this landscape scene with trees of oak

I notice a patch of goldenrod plants with a monarch butterfly perched atop one of the plants

A beautiful autumn sunset appears as the stormy skies open up to dramatic colors in Northern Illinois

The colors from the box elder tree along the South Fork Kishwaukee River were spectacular this year at Wildflower Park

Walking to the lake to view the spring sunrise as I begin to cross the south fork Kishwaukee River at Wildflower Park

ENTERING THE PARK FEBRUARY The South Fork Kishwaukee RiverAfter an overnight dusting of snow that blankets the prairie landscape, the first things I see while starting out on my hike at Wildflower Park are the cattails and peachleaf willow trees that greet me as I make my way into the park. (622 340)