Wildflowers and butterflies after the storms

The thunderstorms just ended prior to our (7 pm EDT) evening hike Saturday July 26 at Burns Prairie Preserve. While many were deterred by the rainy weather, Bob Wagner, Chikaming Open Lands (COL) Preserve Steward, led eight hikers (including three from Chicagoland) on a great hike. The preserve boasts native prairie grasses, such as bluestem and Indian grass, as well as an abundance of wildflowers, including black-eyed Susan, purple cornflower, and butterfly weed. We were also treated to Monarch, Viceroy and Papilio Glaucus butterflies feeding on the rain covered thistles. While the clouds prevented watching the sunset over the prairie, everyone had an enjoyable hike.

To see pictures from this hike, please see our Facebook page or at HCH - Burns Prairie Preserve photos