Cindy Crosby
@phrelanzer.bsky.social
Writer, speaker, prairie hiker, coffee drinker, dragonfly chaser. Gardens. Reads. Bakes. Occasional cat photo. Follow my prairie adventures at Tuesdays in the Tallgrass @Wordpress. Website: www.cindycrosby.com No DMs please.
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "A Very Prairie New Year" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/30/a... #hiking #nativeplants #prairies #woodlands #nature #writing #photography
A Very Prairie New Year
“This is not the end of the story… .” —James Crews ****** To wrap up 2025, Chicago region folks received a blast of almost every possible weather the year had to offer. From…
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December 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "A Very Prairie New Year" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/30/a... #hiking #nativeplants #prairies #woodlands #nature #writing #photography
A little late posting—Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! A lovely memoir, with plenty of wildlife, plants, country living, and personal reflection. Pairs nicely with a hot mug of cocoa. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to all. #gardening #nature #books @grandcentralpub.bsky.social #holidays
December 26, 2025 at 1:56 AM
A little late posting—Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! A lovely memoir, with plenty of wildlife, plants, country living, and personal reflection. Pairs nicely with a hot mug of cocoa. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to all. #gardening #nature #books @grandcentralpub.bsky.social #holidays
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "May T. Watts & A Very Prairie Holiday Reading List" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/m... #books #gardening #nativeplants #prairies #nature
May T. Watts & A Very Prairie Holiday Reading List
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” — Marcus Tullius Cicero ***** Our wonderful local indie bookstore (named appropriately, “The Bookstore…
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December 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "May T. Watts & A Very Prairie Holiday Reading List" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/m... #books #gardening #nativeplants #prairies #nature
December 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday!! A lovely exploration of favorite garden plants, w/full-color illustrations. Enjoy it w/hot chocolate topped w/plenty of the good stuff (how about some chocolate-covered espresso beans?) & have a great week. #coffee #books #gardening @timberpress.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday!! A lovely exploration of favorite garden plants, w/full-color illustrations. Enjoy it w/hot chocolate topped w/plenty of the good stuff (how about some chocolate-covered espresso beans?) & have a great week. #coffee #books #gardening @timberpress.bsky.social
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover: "A Tallgrass Prairie Deep Freeze" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/a... #nativeplants #nature #writing #prairie
A Tallgrass Prairie Deep Freeze
“…This one life is a gift each of us was handed and told to open… .”—James Crews ***** An arctic blast settles over the Chicago Region and its prairies. Schulenberg Pr…
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December 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together, discover: "A Tallgrass Prairie Deep Freeze" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/a... #nativeplants #nature #writing #prairie
December 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
December 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! Revisiting an old favorite-what an enjoyable read. We have a pawpaw in our backyard! Enjoy the book while sipping hot cocoa (topped with lots of the good stuff) and stay warm out there! #nativeplants #trees #pawpaw #gardening #nature
December 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! Revisiting an old favorite-what an enjoyable read. We have a pawpaw in our backyard! Enjoy the book while sipping hot cocoa (topped with lots of the good stuff) and stay warm out there! #nativeplants #trees #pawpaw #gardening #nature
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "December Prairie Joys" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/d... #nativeplants #midwest #snow #nature #photography #gardening
December Prairie Joys
“When I no longer thrill to the first snowfall of the season, I know I’m growing old.” —Lady Bird Johnson. ***** Snow was coming down thick and fast when we woke up on Sunda…
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December 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "December Prairie Joys" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/d... #nativeplants #midwest #snow #nature #photography #gardening
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! A beautiful full-color look at gardening with heirlooms. Lush photography & great tips for new & experienced gardeners. Pair your hot chocolate with whipped cream, marshmallows and sprinkles, & enjoy the week! #coffee #books #gardening @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! A beautiful full-color look at gardening with heirlooms. Lush photography & great tips for new & experienced gardeners. Pair your hot chocolate with whipped cream, marshmallows and sprinkles, & enjoy the week! #coffee #books #gardening @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "Big Prairie Snow" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/b... #nature #naturewriting #naturephotography #snow #prairie #gardening
Big Prairie Snow
“One must have a mind of winter… .” —Wallace Stevens ****** I’ve been working on my “mind of winter.” In case you missed it, we had a little snow in the Ch…
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December 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "Big Prairie Snow" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/b... #nature #naturewriting #naturephotography #snow #prairie #gardening
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! Really enjoyed hearing Jeff talk about his new book this weekend. Paired it w/a Wintery Blend coffee from Trader Joes and plenty of the good stuff on top. Yum! Happy reading, birding, much java joy and happy holidays! #books #reading birds #coffee #nature
November 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover: "A Prairie Thanksgiving" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/a... #nativeplants #prairie #gratitude #writers #nature
A Prairie Thanksgiving
“Sink deep roots…respect and nourish your neighbors…do no harm.” — Louise Erdrich ***** It’s sunny and cold, and there is much to be done to get ready for the ho…
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November 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover: "A Prairie Thanksgiving" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/a... #nativeplants #prairie #gratitude #writers #nature
November 23, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! The first 2026 seed catalog just hit my mailbox—time to dream of the garden next season! I paired it with a peppermint cappuccino—cheers! #seedsavers #gardening #coffee #peetscoffee @peets-coffee.bsky.social #seedcatalogs #nature
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! The first 2026 seed catalog just hit my mailbox—time to dream of the garden next season! I paired it with a peppermint cappuccino—cheers! #seedsavers #gardening #coffee #peetscoffee @peets-coffee.bsky.social #seedcatalogs #nature
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "November Prairie Skies" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/n...
November Prairie Skies
“All the animals are hibernating and the birds have gone south. Even the stars have changed their places.”–James Murie ****** It was a week of wild weather. Of echoing sound. Of k…
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November 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "November Prairie Skies" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/n...
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! This lovely illustrated book is jam-packed with interesting plant stories, trivia, quotes, and history. Enjoy it with a mug of java topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, and have a great week. #gardening #coffee #books
November 13, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! This lovely illustrated book is jam-packed with interesting plant stories, trivia, quotes, and history. Enjoy it with a mug of java topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, and have a great week. #gardening #coffee #books
November 12, 2025 at 5:48 AM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "Tallgrass Prairie Transitions" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/t...
Tallgrass Prairie Transitions
“I have few illusions. But I feel a responsibility to work towards the things I consider good and right. I don’t know whether I’ll be able to change certain things for the better,…
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November 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "Tallgrass Prairie Transitions" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/t...
November on the tallgrass prairie. #nachusagrasslands #illinois @nature.org #prairie #photography #nature
November 8, 2025 at 4:28 AM
November on the tallgrass prairie. #nachusagrasslands #illinois @nature.org #prairie #photography #nature
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! Revisiting this fascinating book in preparation for giving a new program “Plant Stories:Tales from the Garden.” Such a good read! Pair it with a foamy Peet’s Coffee cappuccino and enjoy the day. #books #coffee nature @peets-coffee.bsky.social @hachetteus.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Happy Whipped Cream Wednesday! Revisiting this fascinating book in preparation for giving a new program “Plant Stories:Tales from the Garden.” Such a good read! Pair it with a foamy Peet’s Coffee cappuccino and enjoy the day. #books #coffee nature @peets-coffee.bsky.social @hachetteus.bsky.social
Reposted by Cindy Crosby
Our lovely @phrelanzer.bsky.social brings us a new #SpeciesoftheMonth. Join her on her adventure discovering Illinois' damselflies in unexpected places.
Read the full story at our blog (link in bio):
🇺🇸 www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/en/blog
🇨🇴 www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/es/blog
Read the full story at our blog (link in bio):
🇺🇸 www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/en/blog
🇨🇴 www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/es/blog
November 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Our lovely @phrelanzer.bsky.social brings us a new #SpeciesoftheMonth. Join her on her adventure discovering Illinois' damselflies in unexpected places.
Read the full story at our blog (link in bio):
🇺🇸 www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/en/blog
🇨🇴 www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/es/blog
Read the full story at our blog (link in bio):
🇺🇸 www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/en/blog
🇨🇴 www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/es/blog
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "A November Hike at Nachusa Grasslands" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/11/04/a... #prairie #tallgrass #nature #writing #photography #hiking
A November Hike at Nachusa Grasslands
“I have never lived a moment not yearning to undo the damage.”—Janisse Ray ***** Let’s go for a hike at Nachusa Grasslands in early November. Nachusa Grasslands, Franklin Gr…
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November 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "A November Hike at Nachusa Grasslands" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/11/04/a... #prairie #tallgrass #nature #writing #photography #hiking
Great start to November at Nachusa Grasslands today. #prairie #nature #nativeplants #midwest #illinois @nature.org #naturegirl
November 2, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Great start to November at Nachusa Grasslands today. #prairie #nature #nativeplants #midwest #illinois @nature.org #naturegirl