Bloodroot in Big Woods April 20, 2016 | Sue Quarto Spring is showing itself. These bloodroot flowers are growing in Big Woods.
Black swallowtail July 27, 2015 | Sue Quarto A black swallowtail alights on a bergamot flower in Big Woods.
White trillium: three views, part 2 May 21, 2015 | Sue Quarto The life cycle of white trillium is synchronized with that of the deciduous woodland. In the Chicago area, it usually flowers between April and June.
Bloodroot April 21, 2015 | Sue Quarto Beautiful bloodroot grows in Big Woods. Photo: Georgia Schwender, OC Bloodroot is so named because when you break open the root, red (toxic) sap comes out. Photo: Sue Quarto, FESS
Changing seasons, part 2 November 4, 2014 | Sue Quarto The leaves in Big Woods turn bright yellow early last month.