by Communications Coordinator | Jan 9, 2026 | What's In Bloom
October 2025 Raydon's Favorite Aster Aster oblongifolius Raydon’s Favorite Aster is a stunning perennial that brings a burst of color to any garden with its vibrant, rich hues. This variety is known for its compact growth habit and long-lasting blooms, making...
by Communications Coordinator | Jan 9, 2026 | Bird of the Month
September 2025 White-breasted Nuthatch Sittacarolinensis Have you ever seen a bird climb down a tree headfirst? This fall, watch for these adorable visitors, our nuthatch neighbors! We have two species of nuthatches regularly seen in NWA, but the White-Breasted...
by Communications Coordinator | Jan 9, 2026 | What's In Bloom
September 2025 Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnata Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is a hardy perennial wildflower native to North America. It grows 3–5 feet tall with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and, in summer, produces clusters of fragrant pink blooms. These...
by Communications Coordinator | Jan 9, 2026 | Bird of the Month
August 2025 Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura The next time you find yourself outside, listen carefully. You may hear a beautiful, haunting bird song. “Coo-ah! Coo, coo, coo…” Although often mistaken for an owl, this somber sound belongs to one of our favorite feeder...
by Communications Coordinator | Jan 9, 2026 | What's In Bloom
August 2025 Profusion Zinnia Zinnia elegans x Zinnia angustifolia The Profusion series of zinnias is a beautiful cross between Zinnia elegans and Zinnia angustifolia. Of the 20+ species of zinnias, both of these are native to Mexico. Z. elegans, the most common...
