Illinois Invasive Species Symposium
Invasive insects, plants, and animals are a serious and expensive threat to Illinois waterways, natural areas, and farm fields. These non-native species spread quickly, and once they take hold are…
Prairie Land Conservancy & McDonough County Health Department Wellness Hike
Prairie Land Conservancy & McDonough County Health Department Wellness Walk
Prairie Land Conservancy is your local land trust in west-central Illinois! This year, we are partnering with…
Williams Woods and Prairie Tour
Twenty-three years ago, my family and I purchased fifty acres of overgrazed woods, some highly erodible farm ground, and an old pasture made impenetrable by the coverage of thorny shrubs. In the…
Brent Fowler Prairie Wagon Tour-July
My father, son, and I, along with my wife and brother-in-law, farm around 3500 acres of mostly corn and soybeans. I have a love for native plants and wildlife in general and specifically enjoy…
Owsley Prairie & Wetland Tour
Owsley Wild Land consists of 38 acres of diverse habitat managed to minimize invasive species. With several hundred different native plants, something is blooming from early spring through…
Gerald White Prairie Wagon Tour (2)
After nearly 20 years of prairie reconstruction work, the White Family Prairie is a diverse ecosystem of plants, drawing numerous types of wildlife. At 11 acres, this prairie has undergone years…
IDNR-Angella Moorehouse Prairie Tour
For the past 29 years, Angella Moorehouse has worked for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as a field representative for the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission in west-central…
11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival
11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival 🦋
Celebrate the magic of monarchs at the 11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival! Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at…
Native Seed Share
Native Seed Share - October 25, 2025
Join us at Owsley Habitat for a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and enhance your landscaping! The Native Seed Share is all about…