Prairies in summer are at the peak of their bloom and color, with diverse wildflowers and grasses showing their distinctive beauty. In these guided outdoor walks with an Arboretum expert, explore the prairie and the features of prairie plants during the peak of their midsummer beauty. Learn to identify characteristic native prairie plants that are important for prairie restoration during the growing season and practice your plant identification skills in the field.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist, The Morton Arboretum
Continuing education: This program fulfills a plant identification requirement for the Natural Areas Conservation Training Program.
Age: 16 and older
Course number: W320
Instructor
Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist, The Morton Arboretum
Sharon Yiesla is a horticulturist of 30 plus years. She has a BS in horticulture from Purdue and an MS from University of Illinois. She has worked with University Extension in Missouri and with University of Illinois Extension and is currently the plant knowledge specialist at The Morton Arboretum.
What to Know
This program meets indoors and outdoors. Check the forecast and dress for the weather.
Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and plan to walk more than a mile on uneven terrain.
Please bring the following with you: water, notebook, and something to write with.
Continuing Education
This class fulfills a requirement for the Natural Areas Conservation Training (N-ACT) Program.
Program Schedule
This program meets the following three times.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Prairie Visitor Station (Parking Lot 25), West Side
