The Nature of Oaks

Post author:Miranda Legg
Post published:12/13/2024
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When: Saturday, March 15th Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Donation: $15/person, $10/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Inside the Nature Center followed by the Woodland Garden Creasey’s…

Take a Walk with Tavia #45 – Tall Coreopsis

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:08/31/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #45 highlights Tall Coreopsis (Coreopsis tripteris). This native plant will flower through late autumn making it great for our hot and humid summers. Tall Coreopsis…

Take a Walk with Tavia #44 – Ironweed and Wingstem

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:08/26/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #44 highlights two native Kentucky plants. Ironweed and Wingstem, also known as Yellow Ironweed, these tall plants bloom around the same time and bring wonderful…

Take a Walk with Tavia #33 – Giant Coneflower

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:07/15/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #33 highlights Giant Coneflower (Rudbeckia maxima). Birds love this plant, even when the flowers start to fade. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/BJO7x5m42eo

Take a Walk with Tavia #31 – Culver’s Root

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:07/08/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #31 highlights Culver’s Root (Veronicastrum virginicum). This native plant can get up to six feet tall with tight white flower spikes that bees love. Culver's…

Take a Walk with Tavia #30 – Royal Catchfly

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:07/06/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #30 highlights Royal Catchfly (Silene regia). This native plant can adapt to several different soil conditions. The stunning flowers attract Black Swallowtails making it great…

Take a Walk with Tavia #28 – Eastern Bergamot

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:06/29/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #28 highlights Eastern Bergamot, also known as Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa). To celebrate Pollinator Week we wanted to show off this beautiful native flower that…

Take a Walk with Tavia #24 – collecting Columbine seeds

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:06/15/2020
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In Take a Walk with Tavia #24, Tavia shows you how to collect Columbine seeds. This flower is nearing the end of its blooming period and many of the seed…

Take a Walk with Tavia #18 – False Solomon’s Seal

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:05/21/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #18 highlights Kentucky native wildflower, False Solomon’s Seal (Maianthemum racemosum). This plant prefers moist, shady areas, but can adapt to drier conditions. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/-Q3Zheczm00

Take a Walk with Tavia #14 – Red Buckeye

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:05/11/2020
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Take a walk with Tavia #14 highlights Red Buckeyes (Aesculus pavia). Look for these small and gorgeous trees next to the creek at Creasey Mahan. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/Stu6H_b_3XA