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Lead plant is a low, bushy perennial shrub that’s native to North American prairies. 

The black-tipped darner, or Aeshna tuberculifera, is the first confirmed sighting of this species in Dane County.

Fall is in the air, and in theme with spooky season, this week's plant of the week is witchgrass (Panicum capillare).

Check out this iconic keystone species. This tall grass is big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), also known as turkeyfoot grass.

Lake Wingra Community Bike Ride — Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 | 1–3 p.m.

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.

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).

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.

What's a bee's favorite lotion?  Bee balm!  

Ever been bitten by a rattlesnake?