As summer activities come to an end and the school year begins, the prairies at Jefferson County Park are offering the opportunity to view their beauty. Late August through September can be some of the best flower viewing times of the year. Compass Plant is reaching its peak as the purple asters are just beginning. Partridge Pea and Wild Indigo are beginning to put on seed heads. All of this mix of smells and colors also brings in the butterflies and bees that are beginning to prepare for migrations and hibernations. If you’re in need of an activity while in between seasons, come out to the park and see the beautiful plants blooming and stop by the nature center and say hi and let us know what you’ve found. Other parks that would be great for prairie flowers include Round Prairie Park and Zillman’s Hickory Hills.