“May Morning” by Bec Hodgin

Plant(s): Wild geranium (Geranium maculatum), White snakeroot (Ageratina altissima), Little-leaf buttercup (Ranunculus abortivus), Pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia), Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)
Photo Story: I removed a very large non-native honeysuckle at the edge of the woods and the native plants were so happy they invited the wild geraniums to move in. The tortoise was my idea.
Equipment: iPhone 8
Photo ID: 32641

“Purple Coneflower Monarch” by Jana Boswell

Plant(s): Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Photo Story: I am a full-time RVer, and am staying at Cliffside Park and Campground in Racine County July through October. I was photographing their pollinator gardens in front of their restroom and shower building, and this monarch stopped to have a snack.
Equipment: Sony Powershot A6000
Photo ID: 32656

“Regal Fritillaries nectaring on butterfly weed” by Heather Andrews

Plant(s): Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) with Eastern Regal Fritillaries
Photo Story: Once prevalent in 39 PA counties the Eastern Regal Fritillary is now limited to the remaining tallgrass prairie remnant of Ft. Indiantown Gap. The caterpillars of Regals, eat only violets, preferring Birdsfoot Violet (Viola pedata) and Prairie Violet (Viola pedatifida). Females lay up to 2,400 eggs and once hatched, they overwinter in native grasses. Their survival requires native warm season grasses, larval host plants, and adult nectar sources. They are currently listed as critically imperiled in Pennsylvania. Giving them a broader geographical range is necessary for their survival. Heather Andrews
Equipment: Sony a7
Photo ID: 32681

“Monarch on Liatris Ligulistylis” by Heather Andrews

Plant(s): Meadow blazingstar (Liatris Ligulistylis) with Monarch
Photo Story: A favorite of the waystation, native to north american prairies and a favorite of my groundhog to mow down (apparently delicious) it is a monarch magnet. The plant typically does not survive our PA winters, but when in bloom late summer, is visited by monarchs and hummingbirds. Heather Andrews
Equipment: Nikon D-750
Photo ID: 32682

“Fringed Polygala” by Brad Sabre

Plant(s): Fringed Polygala
Photo Story: Came across a small patch of these tiny, beautiful flowers on an early Spring walk in the woods of Northern Wisconsin.
Equipment: iPhone 12 Pro Max
Photo ID: 32683

“Emerging Northern Red Oak Leaves” by Brad Sabre

Plant(s): Northern Red Oak
Photo Story: Maybe a day or two old. A welcoming sight with snow still scattered in the woods. Came soon these emerging Northern Red Oak leaves.
Equipment: iPhone 12 Pro Max
Photo ID: 32684

“Roundleaf Sundew” by Brad Sabre

Plant(s): Roundleaf Sundew
Photo Story: While wading along the shoreline, I spotted a floating log covered in moss and the tiny carnivorous insect eating plants. Roundleaf Sundews
Equipment: iPhone 12 Pro Max
Photo ID: 32686

“Viceroy” by Brad Sabre

Plant(s): Viceroy on Parasol Whitetop
Photo Story: Smaller than a Monarch Butterfly, these Viceroy butterflies (Kentucky’s State butterfly), were feeding on joe pye weed and parasol whitetop. Both native plants in Northern Wisconsin
Equipment: iPhone 12Pro Max
Photo ID: 32687

“Roundleaf Sundew” by Brad Sabre

Plant(s): Roundleaf Sundew
Photo Story: While wading along the shoreline, I spotted a floating log covered with moss and these carnivorous, insect eating plants, Roundleaf Sundews.
Equipment: iPhone 12Pro Max
Photo ID: 32689

“Resting Bee Face” by Madeline Wagner

Plant(s): Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata L.)
Photo Story: A bee takes a rest on a swamp milkweed on a summer evening.
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy s10 smartphone
Photo ID: 32691

“Frittilary On Purple Cone Flower” by Mike Humcke

Plant(s): Purple Coneflower
Photo Story: Taken at our wildflower and butterfly conservancy in July.
Equipment: Nikon P900
Photo ID: 32693

“Hop, skip, and a jump” by Barbara Beck

Plant(s): Rhodendron Viscosum (swamp azalea) being visited by a skipper (Don’t know species)
Photo Story: This photo was taken in June during a bog walk at the Tannersville Cranberry Bog.
Equipment: Sony RX10IV
Photo ID: 32694

“Native Meadow” by Barbara Beck

Plant(s): Rudbeckia Hirta, Monarda Fistulosa, Heliopsis helianthoides
Photo Story: I planted a native meadow on my property and this was the first summer it bloomed after the meadow was seeded.
Equipment: Canon EOS Mark VII
Photo ID: 32695

“Quaking Aspen” by Brad Sabre

Plant(s): Quaking Aspen
Photo Story: While hiking in the Colorado Rockies, this patch of native Quaking Aspen in fall color gave me a reason to pause and take in the beauty of this moment.
Equipment: iPhone 12Pro Max
Photo ID: 32696

“Bristlecone Pine” by Brad Sabre

Plant(s): Bristlecone Pine
Photo Story: On a Rocky Mountain hike just outside of Alma Colorado, native bristlecone pines living at about 11,000 feet on Windy Ridge and nearly 1,000 years old. Some of the oldest living residents of Colorado.
Equipment: iPhone 12 Pro Max
Photo ID: 32697

“A Bee’s Delight” by Kelly Bell

Plant(s): Smooth Aster
Photo Story: My smooth aster didn’t last long before the deer ate the flowers, but I and this bee got to enjoy it for a short while.
Equipment: Nikon Coolpix B500
Photo ID: 32700

“Sunset in the Garden” by Barbara Beck

Plant(s): Monarda and Coneflowers in bloom as well as the pollinator garden which contain 17 species of native species
Photo Story: A beautiful sunset together with the gardens in full bloom was irresistible
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy S21 phone
Photo ID: 32702

“Hummingbird on a volunteer primrose” by Karen Louis

Plant(s): Ruby-throated hummingbird and common evening primrose
Photo Story: I just put in this particular native plant garden in my yard last summer. I never planted primrose, so was thrilled when this one popped up between a prairie dock and coreopsis. I was evem more thrilled when it bloomed, and the pollinators seem to love it!
Equipment: Canon R6M2 and EF100-400mm lens
Photo ID: 32703

“Swallowtail pair on phlox” by Karen Louis

Plant(s): Spicebush swallowtail and garden phlox
Photo Story: Rock Springs Park in O’Fallon, IL has a sizeable native plant garden that attracts hundreds of pollinators. The pair of spicebush swallowtails in the photo were taking turns sparring and feeding on the phlox.
Equipment: Canon R6M2, EF lens 100-400mm
Photo ID: 32704

“Bee balm in the clouds” by Karen Louis

Plant(s): Bee Balm
Photo Story: The field at Rock Springs Park had so much bee balm, and against the blue sky, they looked magical!
Equipment: Samsung galaxy 23
Photo ID: 32705

“Rose Mallow” by Karen Louis

Plant(s): Rose Mallow
Photo Story: I planted this last year at our cabin, and was worried the drought would adversely affect it this year. I watered it diligently and was rewarded with it’s perfect blooms!
Equipment: Samsung galaxy S23
Photo ID: 32706

“Monarch Over Water” by Tom Ziolkowski

Plant(s): Swamp Milkweed or Joe Pye Weed
Photo Story: Great day by a wonderful pond!! The Monarch’s were flying in all directions and I was lucky to get this shot.
Equipment: Nikkon 750
Photo ID: 32710

“Collecting Prairie Seeds” by Tom Ziolkowski

Plant(s): Various native plants as we were in a large prairie collecting seeds for wisconsin DNR
Photo Story: Friends gathered to help Wisconsin DNR collect wildflower and native grass seeds. Much fun and very productive!!
Equipment: Nikkon 750
Photo ID: 32711

“Friends and Photos” by Tom Ziolkowski

Plant(s): Various plants in a large prairie
Photo Story: We gathered to view a secrete Wisconsin Oak Savanna that was found on the path less taken
Equipment: Nikkon 750
Photo ID: 32712

“Phil and Flowers” by Tom Ziolkowski

Plant(s): Black and Brown Eyed Susan’s
Photo Story: I stopped Phil, my friend, and told him to freeze…..terrific and lucky shot
Equipment: nikkon 750
Photo ID: 32713

“Prairie Friends” by Tom Ziolkowski

Plant(s): Various native plants in a large prairie
Photo Story: We had a fun day walking through a very special prairie with good friends and I was lucky to have taken the photo
Equipment: nikkon 750
Photo ID: 32714

“Yellow and Blue Sky” by Tom Ziolkowski

Plant(s): Cup Plant
Photo Story: Was lying on my back to take this amazing photo of a cup plant against the blue sky
Equipment: Nikkon 750
Photo ID: 32715

“Susans Drink” by Tom Ziolkowski

Plant(s): Black Eyed Susans
Photo Story: For some reason we stopped by a bridge on a rural road. it was very hot that day so we walked down to the small stream. The Susans were hot and thirsty too. Fun!!
Equipment: Nikkon 750
Photo ID: 32716

“Hiding Woodland Sunflower” by Tom Ziolkowski

Plant(s): Shaded Woodland Sunflower
Photo Story: The hike was shaded and dark but this lone woodland sunflower was brightly shining. so fun to get the photo!!
Equipment: nikkon 750
Photo ID: 32717

“Little Blue and Lupine” by Tom Ziolkowski

Plant(s): Little Blue Stem and Lupine
Photo Story: On a prefect day I found the perfect friendship among the prairie grass and Lupine.
Equipment: Nikkon 750
Photo ID: 32718