There many pages that I go to over and over again. This list is not meant to be all encompassing, just a handy resource guide with links to some of my favorites. If you think that I’m missing something really good, please let me know.
Native Plant Suppliers
Pleasant Prairie Nursery – Williamsfield, IL
Prairie Moon Nursery – Winona, MN (online & catalog)
Possibility Place – Monee, IL – especially good for trees and shrubs
Boehm’s Garden Center – Rushville, IL
Educational Sites
Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder – Detailed and great filtering
Illinois Wildflowers
Minnesota Wildflowers – Great search and detailed information
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Insect Identification
Bug Guide
Apps I Use
PlantNet
Illinois Wildflowers – iPhone only
PlantSnap
Merlin Bird Id
Audubon Bird Guide
Non Profit Organizations
Wild Ones – Illinois Prairie Chapter – Information and spring plant sale
Illinois Native Plant Society
Parklands Foundation – Land trust focusing on the Mackinaw river
Monarch Butterfly Specific
Monarch Watch
Monarch Butterfly USA – especially good for kids