Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! An epic journey through wildlife environmental history in North America (no fooling!). Enjoy your coffee with the good stuff on top today and have a great week. #coffee #books #environment #nature

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover "Spring Arrives, After the Prairie Burn" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/03/31/s... #nativeplants #prairie #naturewriting #nature #midwest #gardening

No Kings in Glen Ellyn, Illinois today. Great turnout! #nokings #democracy #midwest

Thank you @kayontheprairie.bsky.social ! ❤️

Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! Lovely nonfiction account of a summer spent on a remote Norwegian island w/women who care for declining populations of eider ducks. Pair it w/java topped w/whip & cinnamon (don’t forget the cookie!) & have a great week. #coffee #books @marinerbooks.bsky.social #nature

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover, "Mercurial March in the Prairie and Garden" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/03/24/m... #gardening #prairie #dragonflies #spring

What a difference a day makes: broad-Leaved wild leek unfurling, Maple Grove Forest Preserve.

Rain? No problem. Galloway Bay’s Irish Restaurant, Annapolis, Maryland. #irish #pub #photography

Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! A charming memoir from seasoned writer Julia Zarankin on discovering birding and how it changed her life. Pair it with a mug of java (Whipped cream and sprinkles? Yes please!) and have a peaceful week. #birding #coffee #books #nature #reading

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "The Prairie Greens Up (and Snows Over)" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/03/17/t... #prairie #gardening #nature #writing #photography #midwest #stpatricksday

…and now, snow. Beautiful! #snow #spring #nature #midwest

Whole lotta rain going on! #illinois #rainyday #nature

Hundreds of Sandhill Cranes flying north over the Glen Ellyn Library today in the falling snow. #birds #migration #books #nature

Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! If you’ve ever pulled garlic mustard or cut invasive honeysuckle, this book is for you! Enjoy it with a delicious Peet’s mocha, and have a great week! #nature #books #plants #coffee @peets-coffee.bsky.social @mobotgarden.bsky.social

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "Signs of Spring on the Tallgrass Prairie" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/03/10/s... #nativeplants #nature #writing #photography #midwest #spring

Morning bur oak, Crowley Marsh, @mortonarboretum.bsky.social East Woods

Another great dragonfly monitoring workshop this past weekend with the amazing @phrelanzer.bsky.social! We also got a fascinating lecture on the Rubyspot genus Hetaerina by @cnanderson.bsky.social, which was a real treat. I can't wait to get out on the prairie #NachusaGrasslands #Prairie #Odonata

Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! Owls, relationships, solitude, and joy are all found in this delightful book. Enjoy it with a mug of hot java, topped with lots of the good stuff (and a sprinkle of cinnamon and choc-covered espresso beans) and have a great week! #books #birds #owls #coffee #nature

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "A Prairie Hike at Dixon Waterfowl Refuge" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/03/03/a... #birds #nature #hiking #wetlands #writing #naturewriting #midwest

#6 in our “26 in 2026” attempt to hike 26 natural areas new to us in 26 different Illinois counties this year: Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge in Hennipen, IL. (Putnam County) #hiking #birding #nature #prairies #midwest

Happy “Gotcha Day” to our sweet Luan! Lu came to us 2 years ago after an almost 100-mile ride under the hood of our son-in-law’s car from a work site. Starving and bedraggled, with a bad ear infection, he is now healthy and thriving. ❤️ Love our little guy! ❤️🐈‍⬛ #rescuecats #blackcat #cats

Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! Delightful novel -growing up off the grid immersed in nature &the rise of Internet &AI. Lovely coffee mug made by my talented nephew Nick. Pile on the whipped cream &enjoy the week! @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social #books #nature #technology

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover "Winter Prairie Reprise" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/02/24/w... #nativeplants #gardening #spring #winter #poetry #prairie #writing

Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! Just started this lovely latest from Thor Hanson, a fascinating look at curiosity and the natural world. Enjoy it with a hot chocolate, topped with plenty of the good stuff, and have a great week! @basicbooksgroup.bsky.social #books#hotchocolate #nature

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "A Spring-Like Prairie Hike" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/a... #nature #prairie #writing #birds #midwest

Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! An amazing look at 400 million years of insect natural history in nonfiction comic form. Pair this fun but sometimes dark read with a coffee topped with Valentine goodies, and spread some love around this week. #insects #odonata #comics #books #nature @wwnorton.com

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover: "A Hike in the Heartland" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/02/10/a... #nativeplants #gardening #nature #writing #naturephotography

Lovely hike at Lyman Woods today in Downers Grove, IL. Heat wave—24 degrees. #lymanwoods #hiking #nature #midwest @dupagecounty.bsky.social

A little late but Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! Just started this fascinating memoir of 40 years spent working w/wolves. Pair it w/coffee topped w/ lots of the delicious seasonal good stuff and take care of yourselves this week! #books #wolves #nature #wildlife #coffee @greystonebooks.bsky.social

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover "Tallgrass Prairie Trip Tales" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/t... #nativeplants #prairie #nature #naturephotography #naturewriting #Midwest

Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! Just began this beautifully-illustrated romp through the diversity of the insect world. Fun! Pair it w/a hot chocolate, smothered in good stuff, and go call your congressional reps. (Pretty moth mug gifted by @karensnatureart.bsky.social ) #books #nature #insects

@naturekin.bsky.social Thank you for the repost! ❤️

#Twosday #squirrels #squirrel #wildlife #nature #photo #photography 2 squirrels on their lunchbreak after raiding the larder

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover: "A Prairie Hike: Time for Change" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/01/27/a... #nativeplants #change #hiking

Candles in the windows for Minnesota. #democracy #speakout #justiceforall #minnesota #callyourrepresentativenow

Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! 20 simple ways to make a big difference in your yard! Great inspiration! Pair it w/a hot chocolate (don’t forget the whipped cream & sprinkles) & stay warm out there. #environment #nature #pollinators #nativeplants @timberpress.bsky.social @prairieup.bsky.social

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "A Joy-Filled Prairie Chiller" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/01/20/a... #nativeplants #prairie #nature #photography #writing #Midwest #January #hiking

Cold (brief!) hike at Busse Woods Forest Preserve near Schamburg, IL. #nature #midwest #polarvortex #winter

Cooper’s Hawk Channel. (Cat TV). #blackcat #cats #birds

Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! The first batch of seed catalogs rolled in; a perfect antidote to a blustery, unexpected snow day in the Chicago region. Pair it w/a hot chocolate topped w/plenty of the good stuff & enjoy dreaming of spring. #gardening #nature #hotchocolate @burpeeseeds.bsky.social

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "January Prairie Adventures" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/01/13/j... #prairie #nativeplants #naturewriting

Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! A lovely book, paired with a skim peppermint cappuccino: the perfect way to escape for an hour from the news. Cheers! #gardening #books #nativeplants #coffee @peets-coffee.bsky.social #naturegirl

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "January Prairie Reflections" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2026/01/06/j... #nature #writing #illinois #naturephotography #nativeplants #hiking #birding

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "A Very Prairie New Year" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/30/a... #hiking #nativeplants #prairies #woodlands #nature #writing #photography

A little late posting—Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! A lovely memoir, with plenty of wildlife, plants, country living, and personal reflection. Pairs nicely with a hot mug of cocoa. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to all. #gardening #nature #books @grandcentralpub.bsky.social #holidays

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "May T. Watts & A Very Prairie Holiday Reading List" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/m... #books #gardening #nativeplants #prairies #nature

Happy Holidays from Lu! #blackcat #cat #holidays

Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday!! A lovely exploration of favorite garden plants, w/full-color illustrations. Enjoy it w/hot chocolate topped w/plenty of the good stuff (how about some chocolate-covered espresso beans?) & have a great week. #coffee #books #gardening @timberpress.bsky.social

It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover: "A Tallgrass Prairie Deep Freeze" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/a... #nativeplants #nature #writing #prairie

Sunset on the coldest day so far this winter. #midwest #illinois #sunset #nature #photography