Winter’s Bounty: The Resilient Snowberries of Mark Prairie

Snowberries thriving at Mark Prairie Schoolhouse. Photo courtesy of Judi Aus

Captured by Judi Aus on the grounds of the historic Mark Prairie Schoolhouse, these Snowberries (Symphoricarpos albus) are a beautiful but toxic native plant. While their white berries are harmful to humans, they provide an important food source for birds in the winter months. The resilient Snowberry bush is a reminder of the natural beauty that has thrived here for generations.