A PDF field guide to the species reported in and around Blackwell 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 Blackwell Forest Preserve include Dickcissel, Eastern Meadowlark, Giant Floater, White Heelsplitter and Gray-Edged Snout. Plants lead the list with 33 species, followed by 8 insects and 3 birds.
The 20 species reported most often here, of 50 in the full guide.
Poison Ivy

Buckthorn

Horseweed
Wild Geranium
Boxelder
Polecatweed
Beebalm
Dogbane

Redroot
Haymaids
Dickcissel
Eastern Meadowlark

Woodbine
Hedge Garlic
Blackcap
Baby Rose

Giant Floater