A few Monarch butterflies remained in the Chicago area this past month. Here one rests on Joe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium maculatum). Copyright 2023 Pamela BreitbergA prairie native, Joe-Pye Weed lives amongst many other beautiful prairie habitants. Copyright 2023 Pamela BreitbergPrairies’ diversities and importances have been compared to the richness of tropical rainforests. Sadly, only 10 percent of native Illinois prairies remain inspite of the state’s nickname of the Prairie State. Copyright 2023 Pamela Breitberg
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