Although only a small number of wildflowers bloom in April, we really appreciate them after their long absence.

With an off-putting scent and maroon flower buds that blend in with fall’s leaf litter, skunk cabbage is not on the radar of many Minnesota hikers. The plant blooms early and looks bizarre ...

Luckily, Lancaster County has several places to see these spring ephemeral wildflowers en masse. Peak bloom usually happens around Easter and the earliest arrivals already are starting to bloom.

Where can you find wildflowers this spring? Here are some of the places to find spring ephemeral wildflowers this season at Lancaster County parks and Lancaster Conservancy’s preserves.