Habitats of North Dakota

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Sandhill Cranes are noted for their elaborate courtship displays and large migrating. Flocks tend to live in pairs. Their call is a rattling sound.
With long legs and necks, they walk easily through wetlands and tall grass including young chick's shortly after hatching.
When observing, keep your distance from their long pointed bill.

Iris are found in many gardens, but did you know they are also found in the wild? Blue flags similar to garden iris are found in wet areas in Eastern North Dakota, while the smaller blue eyed grass is found in prairies across the state!

One of North Dakota's natve lilies, the Mariposa Lilly is found in short and mixed grass prairie growing straight up towards the sun. It seems to thrive in even the most difficult and harsh conditions.

I had the pleasure of spending 2 days with very talented educators in the workshop, "Using the Visual Arts to Teach Science"! An impression array of projects we produced including, printmaking, sculpture, Junior Duck Stamp, soil painting, cyano printing and more!

Wild Prairie Rose, the North Dakota State flower is in bloom! This plant can be found across the state in prairie and edge habitats. This large bush is about 4' tall but can be as short at 12". The gorgeous blooms range in color from this deep fushia to a light, delicate pink.
The rose hips are a good source of vitamin C and make a tea. Many birds and mammals will feed on the rose hips in the fall and early winter.
As with all roses, this one has thorns, so enjoy it where it grows

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Blue eyed grass is not a grass at all but a member of the iris family. This small purple flower reaches heights of 12" and blooms in early summer in prairie habitat. Its leaves and roots are used to provide stomach and digestive relief in traditional medicine.