Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: Shagnessy Heights Park

Thank you, D, for pointing out this attractive Ink Cap mushroom on our walk this morning! I most likely would not have noticed it myself, so far off the path.

This is one of three species of Clematis that occur in Alberta, the other two being the native Western Clematis and the Purple Clematis/Blue Clematis. This yellow species was introduced from Japan as an ornamental garden plant, but has now spread to natural areas where it chokes out and kills native plants, shrubs and trees.

I think this is the first Gaillardia flower that I have seen this year. Though not yet fully open, I always think that the hairy buds are very attractive. This one was growing at Shagnessy Heights Park this morning.

An unexpected sight yesterday morning on a walk at Shagnessy Heights Park. Two or three of these beautiful Iris plants had "escaped" from someone's garden and are now growing "wild" in this natural area.