Most Common Species
The 20 species reported most often here, of 50 in the full guide.
Rhamnus cathartica
Buckthorn
Very Common80 obs.
Toxicodendron radicans
Poison Ivy
Very Common59 obs.
A PDF field guide to the species reported in and around Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, with common and scientific names and up to 3 photos of each, laid out for use in the field and offline.
The animals people report most often in and around Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve include American Robin, Common Eastern Bumblebee, Common Whitetail, Great Blue Heron and Honeybee. Plants lead the list with 42 species, followed by 5 insects and 2 birds.
The 20 species reported most often here, of 50 in the full guide.
Buckthorn
Poison Ivy
Haymaids
Mayapple
Purslane
Wild Geranium
Hedge Garlic
Bluebells
Redroot
Beebalm
Toothcup
Amur Honeysuckle
Snapweed
Boxelder
Horseweed
Ragweed
Myrtle