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Submitted by Sue Hunt
I went down to feed the worms Labor Day morning and although the wet weather has caused very tall ragweed the sunflower field is in full bloom.
Tall Joe-Pye weed has white fluffy tops and the snow on the mountain covers many bud areas. Thistles are making purple tuffs. The big bluegrass flowering and the Indian grass has yellow top.
There are plenty of grasshoppers and if you can catch one, hold it upside down by the legs and it will become very still so you can see its spur throat or bond wings.
Submitted by Duane Miksch
Among the birds visiting our feeders, are a large number of doves. The Mourning Doves are especially prevalent. Adults were joined in mid-summer by many juveniles. The youngsters seem to flutter around less when not feeding and sometimes can be seen sitting quietly on the path in the shade outside our north windows.
Outside is the best side!
In April 2015, the Duggans moved into our first house. The family’s first mission? Grow grass. Our new backyard was an overwhelming mountain of mud. I grew up in the country and there, growing grass wasn’t a priority. If we had it – great! If we didn’t – less to mow. Edward grew up in the city without a yard. Fast forward to 2015 and two newbie homeowners are standing in the lawn and garden section at Home Depot, heads tilted in confusion.
Meadowlark Hills resident Sue Hunt held up an adjustable cane decorated with hand-painted roses, and the knot in my stomach began to unravel. Meadowlark Hills Foundation’s first public auction of donated household items had lured several capable volunteers and a large crowd to Pottorf Hall in Cico Park on Tuesday, Sept. 1, and the raised hands and nodding heads that were prompted by auctioneer Vern Gannon did much to calm my nerves.
Submitted by Jayme Minton, Support Services Director
The Prairie Star renovations are just around the corner! Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 21, and will last approximately six to seven weeks. During the entire length of the construction, Prairie Star dining room and the Manhattan Room will be closed.
Submitted by Velma Skidmore
Since mid-April when the Ruby-throated hummingbirds arrived in our neighborhood they are so fun to watch. So small they are! Their amazing tiny bodies and wings move so rapidly. A recent article in the September-October 2015 Audubon Magazine gives interesting information:
Meadowlark Hills Goes to Speedy PD!
Congratulations to Michelle Haub, Parkinson’s Program Leader at Meadowlark Hills, on another successful Speedy PD Race for Parkinson’s Disease! More than 700 people participated in our seventh annual event and the race raised over $60K in cash and in-kind donations to benefit the Meadowlark Hills Parkinson’s Program.
Let’s eat!
It’s a little known secret that there are not two, not three, but five dining options at Meadowlark Hills! I am of course talking about Prairie Star Restaurant which hosts three of our dining choices (dine in, carry out or delivery). The fourth is Verna Belle’s Cafe – a great place to pick up a specialty coffee or delicious breakfast burrito (the special on Wednesdays!) and the fifth is the Kansas Room Pub & Lounge.
Submitted by Nathan Bolls
It is important that visitors in our natural area record in the Gazebo Logbook whatever they see during their time spent there. It is especially important that they record any species, movement, habits or occurrences that they feel is unusual.