A Monarch butterfly enjoys the variety of blooming wildflowers in the Heartland Prairie on the north side of Alton's Gordon Moore Park.

Be sure to wear pants and sturdy closed shoes, bring insect repellent and drinking water during your guided walk at 8:30 a.m.

Varieties of coneflowers that will sow true from seed include 'Mellow Yellow,' 'White Swan,' 'Rocky Top,' 'Cheyenne Spirit,' ...

Hundreds of people visit Colorado's Wildflower Capital every year to attend a festival that honors the blooms.