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Majestic Plains Cottonwood Trees

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The Plains Cottonwood tree is a large, dominant tree found along stream and river beds where more moisture is available than in the grasslands of the Plains.

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Naturalist Newsletter

Signs of Life in Willow Spring Open Space – December, 2023
Even in the cold winter, predator birds and mammals are out at Willow Spring Open Space.
Willow Spring Open Space – September, 2021 – Signs of Fall, and checking in on the Prairie Dogs
During a pleasant early fall visit to the Willow Spring Open Space in mid-September 2021, plants were starting to show signs of fall, and the Prairie Dogs were active.
Willow Spring Open Space – Late June Birds and Heavy Rains
The Willow Spring Open Space in late June 2021 was a birder's delight!
Willow Spring Open Space June 2021 – Lush green grass and blooms!
The Willow Spring Open Space in June had many kinds of flowering plants and lush grasses.
Willow Spring Open Space late April 2021
The Willow Spring Open Space, as experienced at noon and at sunset in late April, 2021 had many birds and animal signs to see and was magical in the moonlit evening.