Colorful art helps promote a positive distraction in health and memory care environments.

As autumn approaches a few blooms remain to bring a splash of color to the graying landscape. Also thankful for the last Zinnia.

Diana Linsley

Water rushing through a rocky creek creates a smoothing sight that often bring back memories of a peaceful walk in the forest.

One of the best examples of fall color is the indigenous plant, Sumac. Sumac or Sumach is a flowering plant that lights up the forest and prairie in the fall with colors that ranch from yellow to orange and brilliant red.

The shinning dew drops are a reminder of crystals gleaming in the sun. The early morning visit to the prairie alsways brings some illuminating images.

The softness of pink love grass with rain drops shining in the morning sun help draw a person closer to the natural world.

Images of nature such as waterfalls provide soothing sights that help distract and de-stress.

The prairie offers us the most when we offer it our time and our presence.

Images of indigenous plants and wildlife brings nature indoors to promote a calming environment

Yellow is a cheerful, sunny color. It is associated with optimism, warmth and energy. It is full of possibilities and excitement much like a sunny summer day.

Always a joyful, hopeful sign.

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When viewed from below, the downward facing umbel convey a feeling of floral fireworks.

Blue Dasher Dragonflies are very common in North America. In almost every part of the world, the Dragonfly symbolizes change,transformation, adaptability and self-realization.

The petals represent the mind, body and soul in many faiths.

With the combination of color and texture the iconic Prairie Blazing Star and Rattlesnake Master are a beautiful sight in the mid summer prairie.

On the prairie one can see the colour of the air.

There are hundreds of stories of ways in which butterflies have somehow touched people’s lives

Mid-Summer purple bloom of the native wildflower, Prairie Blazing Star needs your whole attention. Take the time to enjoy what the prairie has to offer.