— by Cindy Chrisler

Several dedicated NPSOT-Wilco members and a member of the public (perhaps a new member?) spent a pleasant afternoon at Hidden Springs Preserve on October 22, 2023. We visited three sites on the preserve (which is closed to the public), including the pond near the house, an oak motte, and a low hillside.

The group identified over 40 species of plants, including several grasses, asters, and milkweeds. Small Palafox, Snakeweed, Blackfoot Daisy and Dotted Gayfeather were dominant flowers.

This is the 8^th survey taken at the preserve in a series of 12 that will be conducted in each of the months of the year, taken over four years. (Read more about our plant surveys at this link.)