Adult Opportunities

Plants of the Prairie

In this three-part series, learn the identification skills to manage, restore, or enjoy prairie habitats.

Content Detail

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

Age: 16 and older

Course number: W320

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 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 a hand lens and your favorite field guide (some will be available to borrow).

Program Schedule

Saturday, July 15, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Ginkgo Terrace, Visitor Center

Saturday, July 22, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Prairie Visitor Station

Saturday, July 29, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. : Prairie Visitor Station

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