I am at 595 species identified in the prairie.

Had 22 days over 100 in August and only a little rain over the last month.

Goldfish pond in the back is very low, but still has water. I have not filled it since I built it in 2019.

I have mowed a large portion of the prairie in hope of building a 0.25 acre pond for fishing and new habitat. If and when this is done, I will add more trees on the northern half of the planting and replant the rest of the area in a more short prairie look. Plan on staying away from the larger species that I initially planted.

Currently blooming:
Cup plant (almost done)
Ironweed (almost done)
Maximilian Sunflower Helianthus maximiliani starting to bloom

Late Boneset is about to start blooming

I am at 604 species identified in the prairie.

Yesterday I identified a Queen (Danaus gilippus) and also saw another Great Purple Hairstreak (Atlides halesus). A first time for the Queen and a second for the Great Purple Hairstreak. Both were found on Bidens.

The plants blooming right now are Bidens (lots of bees and flies) and boneset (Lots of wasp and bees). Goldenrods are starting to bloom also. Still very dry and hot mid 90's.