In the News

Kirsti Harms wrote: “From Sat. May 19 to midday Sun. May 20, Pat Merkord and I will be at the preserve conducting…

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Explore history, art and nature at the century old studio of Elisabet Ney for a summer camp experience filled with learning and fun! Children will…

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May 17 (Thursday)- 2-4:30pm: UNDERSTANDING YOUR WILD NEIGHBORS - No matter where you live, you are surrounded by an array of wildlife often living in…

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Prairie Facts

Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) is one of the Big Four prairie grasses, grows in clones, called Turkey Foot grass by the pioneers.