A PDF field guide to the species reported in and around Richard Young Forest Preserve, with common and scientific names and up to 3 photos of each, laid out for use in the field and offline.
Species people report often in and around Richard Young Forest Preserve include American Rubyspot, Sumac Gall Aphid, Poison Ivy, Polecatweed and Horseweed. Plants lead the list with 48 species, followed by 2 insects.
The 20 species reported most often here, of 50 in the full guide.
Poison Ivy
Polecatweed
Horseweed

Motherwort
Helleborine
Wild Geranium
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Haymaids
Wild Ginger

Pusley

Smooth Rockcress

Buckthorn
Jumpseed

Large Tick-Trefoil


Hairy Blephilia

Horsetops


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Poke Milkweed
Hedge Garlic