Photos of the Week – December 6, 2019

The sun popped out and the winds calmed on Monday, following a long period of days full of strong winds and snow. I wandered out to the little prairie garden in our backyard to see if there was anything I could photograph. I found some seeds that had managed to hang on through 40-50 mph winds and played around with them for a little while. These photos represent some of the results.

Baldwin’s ironweed (Vernonia baldwinii)
Stiff goldenrod (Solidago rigida). Also, yes, I know the genus has changed for this species. I’m holding out until it changes back. Sue me. (Please don’t sue me.)
Baldwin’s ironweed (Vernonia baldwinii)
Stiff goldenrod (Solidago rigida).
Stiff goldenrod (Solidago rigida).
Baldwin’s ironweed (Vernonia baldwinii)
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About Chris Helzer

Chris Helzer is Director of Science and Stewardship for The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska, where he conducts research and supervises the Conservancy’s preserve stewardship program. He also helps develop, test, and share prairie management and restoration strategies. Chris is also dedicated to raising awareness about the value of prairies through his photography, writing and presentations. He is the author of The Prairie Ecologist blog, and two books: The Ecology and Management of Prairies and Hidden Prairie: Photographing Life in One Square Meter. He is also a frequent contributor to NEBRASKAland magazine and other publications. Chris and his family live in Aurora, Nebraska.

4 thoughts on “Photos of the Week – December 6, 2019

  1. Thank you.

    On Fri, Dec 6, 2019 at 11:20 AM The Prairie Ecologist wrote:

    > Chris Helzer posted: ” The sun popped out and the winds calmed on Monday, > following a long period of days full of strong winds and snow. I wandered > out to the little prairie garden in our backyard to see if there was > anything I could photograph. I found some seeds that had m” >

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