Goldenrods abound in September

Goldenrods abound in September

Photo by Sheryl DeVore The oft-maligned goldenrod won’t make you sneeze, but it will make you smile. This is the season of goldenrods—billowy yellow flowers that cover entire fields and little spaces here and there, including the Loch Lomond neighborhood. I have two...
Odonates among the lily pads

Odonates among the lily pads

Photo by Steven D. Bailey Since volunteering to record dragonfly and damselfly sightings for the Illinois Odonate Survey a few years ago, I’ve learned just how fascinating and beautiful these creatures are. Anywhere there’s water in summer, you’ll likely find an...

Resident artwork: Loch Lomond Sunrise

Deb Edmunds, Loch Lomond Sunrise, 7×10 color pencil on paper This color pencil drawing capturing Loch Lomond’s beauty was created by a new resident to the neighborhood, Deb Edmunds. The work captures the sunrise from the north side of the lake. According to...