In late May or early June, Ohio spiderwort begins a performance that will last a month or longer, starring a cluster of buds that releases only a couple of flowers each day. Each morning, a new bud opens into a delicate blue or purple flower.

June brings newfound color and exotica to our prairies and savannas, including the stunning show of sand coreopsis, the melting blossoms of spiderwort, and the self-drilling seeds of porcupine grass. Learn where to celebrate springtime around the city.

Celebrate Chicago Nature with Mike at his live performance, immersive exhibition, and book signing on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He’ll be performing “My Love Affair with Chicago Nature in Pictures, Poetry, and Prose.”

June brings newfound color and exotica to our prairies and savannas, including the stunning show of sand coreopsis and the melting blossoms of spiderwort. Learn where to celebrate springtime around the city.

The oak savanna and prairies have come alive with blooms. And this is often the time to experience breathtaking shows of wild lupine and shooting star.

The flower shows continue in the woodland and spectacular shows may now be taking place in our prairies and savannas.