A WINTER PRAIRIE SCENE ALONG THE RIVER GEESE teasel weed and behind the

teasel weed and behind the cup plants

A beautiful spring sunrise illuminates this scene along the south fork Kishwaukee River as a male mallard duck swims close by

There isn't anyone else around on the trails in which I can enjoy the fresh air and the beauty of the area

false sunflowers

A WINTER PRAIRIE SCENE ALONG THE RIVER GEESE teasel weed and behind theAn early morning dusting of snow in Northern Illinois brings a beautiful winter scene to this prairie landscape along the South Fork Kishwaukee River with box elder trees standing precariously alongside the banks and some charismatic peachleaf willow trees off to the right at Wildflower Park. (525 145)