In June, we sponsored a bus trip to St. Paul, MN, to visit the St. Paul Farmers' Market and the Como Zoo and Conservatory. It went very well! The weather was beautiful and everyone seemed to have a very nice time. Now, we are planning another bus trip, this time to the Mississippi River in October, just in time to see the fantastic fall colors! We will visit the National Mississippi River Museum and take a river excursion to get a close-up look at the wildlife along the river. If you'd like more info on this trip, visit our web site: www.winnebagoccb.com.
This late summer time is a perfect time to observe the native prairie wildflowers, which are now in full bloom. Our road ditches are ablaze with the colors of Coneflowers, Black-Eyed Sus
ans, Wild Bergamot, Blazing Stars, Compass Plants, and Milkweed. This last flower is very important because the Monarch butterflies are all over now, and they are busy laying eggs on the Milkweed plants. These eggs will eventually produce the butterflies that will begin migrating in a few weeks to their wintering grounds in central Mexico! It's hard to believe, but migration time is almost here, not only for the Monarchs, but also for many species of birds.Keep your eyes to the skies!
