Tag: buckthorn

Bonnie and Clyde visit the woods (reprint)

Written on April 8, 2016.

I understand that it is welcome to see something green in the woods after winter, but please keep in mind that the welcome glint of green you see spells trouble for our native trees, shrubs and wildflowers. That green you see...

Bonnie and Clyde visit the woods

Written on April 23, 2014.

I understand that it is welcome to see something green in the woods after winter – especially after the winter we just had – but just keep in mind that the welcome glint of green you see spells trouble for our...

Be aware of Invasive Species

Written on May 2, 2013.

The month of May is officially Invasive Species Awareness Month in Illinois! The goal of the month is to help every resident of the state find out what he or she can do to help stop the spread of invasive plants, animals,...

First Green of Spring = Trouble!

Written on March 30, 2013.

Any day now, a faint green will start showing up in local woods right at eye level. While the spring color may be welcome to one’s winter-weary eyes, it is a sign of trouble for native oak and hickory trees. The problem with...