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Woods and snow-covered pond in the distance under blue sky marbled with clouds.

Lovely hike at Lyman Woods today in Downers Grove, IL. Heat wave—24 degrees. #lymanwoods #hiking #nature #midwest @dupagecounty.bsky.social

A little late but Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! Just started this fascinating memoir of 40 years spent working w/wolves. Pair it w/coffee topped w/ lots of the delicious seasonal good stuff and take care of yourselves this week! #books #wolves #nature #wildlife #coffee @greystonebooks.bsky.social

Tallgrass Prairie Trip Tales “The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and the realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.” — Rachel Carson ***** Seven …

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover "Tallgrass Prairie Trip Tales" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/t... #nativeplants #prairie #nature #naturephotography #naturewriting #Midwest

Mug with drawings of moths, filled with hot chocolate and whipped cream by a book called “Insect Anatomy” by Julia Rothman.

Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! Just began this beautifully-illustrated romp through the diversity of the insect world. Fun! Pair it w/a hot chocolate, smothered in good stuff, and go call your congressional reps. (Pretty moth mug gifted by @karensnatureart.bsky.social ) #books #nature #insects

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I needed a happy squirrel picture-thank you @fozziefotos.bsky.social !

@naturekin.bsky.social Thank you for the repost! ❤️

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Thank you for sharing @crossbaumann55.bsky.social !!

a pair of grey squirrels sat on a fence both sat with their backs hunched, tails curled up facing to the right with nuts in their hands, chomping

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2 squirrels on their lunchbreak after raiding the larder

A Prairie Hike: Time for Change “…Where does it hurt? …Everywhere. Everywhere. Everywhere.”—Warsan Shire ***** The world is a cold, cold place this week. East Branch of the DuPage River, Lisle, IL. &…

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover: "A Prairie Hike: Time for Change" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/01/27/a... #nativeplants #change #hiking

Candles in the windows for Minnesota. #democracy #speakout #justiceforall #minnesota #callyourrepresentativenow

A copy of “Grass isn’t Greener” by Danae Wolfe with a mug emblazoned with “reprairie suburbia” and filled with hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and sprinkles.

Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! 20 simple ways to make a big difference in your yard! Great inspiration! Pair it w/a hot chocolate (don’t forget the whipped cream & sprinkles) & stay warm out there. #environment #nature #pollinators #nativeplants @timberpress.bsky.social @prairieup.bsky.social

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Thank you for reposting @katez23.bsky.social !

What wonderful moments of joy!!!!!❤️
Thank you for sharing! We don’t get the RBNH’s often either. Eagles!!!🦅 wow!!!

A Joy-Filled Prairie Chiller “The prairie teaches us that our strength is in our neighbors.” —Paul Gruchow ***** Jeff and I were driving home from hiking in the northwestern part of the state last week when w…

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "A Joy-Filled Prairie Chiller" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/01/20/a... #nativeplants #prairie #nature #photography #writing #Midwest #January #hiking

Lucky you!!!!!❤️ So many beautiful places!!

Cold (brief!) hike at Busse Woods Forest Preserve near Schamburg, IL. #nature #midwest #polarvortex #winter

Cooper’s Hawk Channel. (Cat TV). #blackcat #cats #birds

Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! The first batch of seed catalogs rolled in; a perfect antidote to a blustery, unexpected snow day in the Chicago region. Pair it w/a hot chocolate topped w/plenty of the good stuff & enjoy dreaming of spring. #gardening #nature #hotchocolate @burpeeseeds.bsky.social

January Prairie Adventures “…For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.”—Wendell Berry ***** Let’s get in the car and drive and drive and drive. Turn the music up. Turn the news o…

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "January Prairie Adventures" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/01/13/j... #prairie #nativeplants #naturewriting

Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! A lovely book, paired with a skim peppermint cappuccino: the perfect way to escape for an hour from the news. Cheers! #gardening #books #nativeplants #coffee @peets-coffee.bsky.social #naturegirl

January Prairie Reflections “Every living thing and the habitats they need to thrive are woven together in a grand tapestry of life on Earth.”—Danae Wolfe ***** A new year always seems so fresh and shiny. An…

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "January Prairie Reflections" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/01/06/j... #nature #writing #illinois #naturephotography #nativeplants #hiking #birding

Thank you @birchduck.bsky.social for the repost! Happy New Year!🎉

Thank you @naturekin.bsky.social @crossbaumann55.bsky.social and @kayontheprairie.bsky.social for the repost! Happy New Year! 🎉🎉🎉

A Very Prairie New Year “This is not the end of the story… .” —James Crews ****** To wrap up 2025, Chicago region folks received a blast of almost every possible weather the year had to offer. From…

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "A Very Prairie New Year" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/30/a... #hiking #nativeplants #prairies #woodlands #nature #writing #photography

Thank you for reposting @petchary.bsky.social ! Happy New Year!!!

The Backyard Parables book with a Christmas tgemed mug of hot chocolate (plenty of whipped cream on it and a candy cane)

A little late posting—Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! A lovely memoir, with plenty of wildlife, plants, country living, and personal reflection. Pairs nicely with a hot mug of cocoa. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to all. #gardening #nature #books @grandcentralpub.bsky.social #holidays

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