WBBN learns about Wildflowers in Boone County

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Daily Republican
The Women’s Business Breakfast Network learned interesting things from Pam Stock of the Boone County Conservation District during her presentation of Wildflowers in Boone County.

By Anne Eickstadt

Editor

Pam Stock of the Boone County Conservation District came out early on Tuesday, March 20 to speak to the Women’s Business Breakfast Network. Guests enjoyed a delicious hot breakfast at the First National Bank, 1725 S. State St. for the event.

Stock came well prepared for her discussion with a video presentation and handouts.

She included information about the plants, whether they were native or imported, how Native Americans and settlers used them, which pollinators the plants attract, when they bloom, and which conservation area in Boone County holds the various plants.

“Some plants and flowers are endangered. Some of them are being brought back in Boone County,” Stock said. “Spencer Park has a Prairie Habitat area planted by the Camp kids and restoration volunteers. The Flora Conservation Area is a gem. Roger Gustafson recognized it as a remnant Prairie Habitat and purchased it to preserve it within the conservation district.

“We have activities and events all year long.”

A few upcoming events are:

Nest Box Walk, Saturday, April 7, 7 to 9 a.m. Take a morning hike through Spencer Conservation Area looking at the many nest boxes being utilized by resident birds. Please pre-register at 815-547-7935.

Boone County Community Clean Up, Saturday, April 21, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Beginning at the Poplar Grove Village Hall with juice and donuts. Comcast is sponsoring the event and all participants will receive a free t-shirt and lunch. Bring work gloves if you have them. Included in this year’s cleanup are Kinnikinnick Creek Conservation Area, Long Prairie Trail, and Spencer Park. In order to receive the free t-shirt and lunch, you must register for the cleanup by calling 815-547-7935.

Wildflower Walkabout, May 2, 6 p.m. at the Piscasaw Fen Conservation Area. Nine other walkabouts are scheduled at various parks though the end of June.

Spring Wildflower ID Class, Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m. to noon at the Kinnikinnick Creek Conservation Area. Bring your favorite wildflower guide to this free clinic and join BCCD volunteer Brian Hale to learn how to identify spring wildflowers. Please register at 815-547-7935.

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For full article, pick up the March 28 Belvidere Daily Republican.