Lead plant is a low, bushy perennial shrub that’s native to North American prairies.
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New Species Found in Grassman Ponds posted
October 31, 2025 The black-tipped darner, or Aeshna tuberculifera, is the first confirmed sighting of this species in Dane County.
Category: Educational, Environmental, Stormwater
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Plant of the Week: Witchgrass posted
October 24, 2025 Fall is in the air, and in theme with spooky season, this week's plant of the week is witchgrass (Panicum capillare).
Category: Educational, Environmental, Stormwater
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Plant of the Week: Big Bluestem posted
October 10, 2025 Check out this iconic keystone species. This tall grass is big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), also known as turkeyfoot grass.
Category: Educational, Environmental, Stormwater
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Explore the Lake Wingra Loop posted
September 18, 2025 Lake Wingra Community Bike Ride — Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 | 1–3 p.m.
Category: Community, Educational, Streets and Paths
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Plant of the Week: Boneset posted
September 4, 2025 Eupatorium perfoliatum, commonly known as boneset, is an herbaceous perennial forb. Native to Eastern United States and Canada, it’s widespread from Novia Scotia all the way to Florida.
Category: Educational, Environmental, Stormwater
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Plant of the Week: Black Eyed Susan posted
August 28, 2025 Ever heard of the Black-Eyed Peas? Well, this week’s plant of the week sounds very similar. It’s called Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta).
Category: Educational, Environmental, Stormwater
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Plant of the Week: Swamp Rose Mallow posted
August 21, 2025 Run to the prairie, the Swamp Rose Mallow is blooming! Part of the Hibiscus family, Hibiscus moscheutos develops elegant large flowers that can be white, pink, or red.
Category: Educational, Environmental, Stormwater
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Plant of the Week: Wild Bergamont posted
August 5, 2025 What's a bee's favorite lotion? Bee balm!
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Plant of the Week: Rattlesnake Master posted
July 29, 2025 Ever been bitten by a rattlesnake?
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