This 38-acre black soil prairie is representative of one of the rarest ecosystems in the state. The majority of the landscape is in excellent condition, despite a history of agriculture and grazing. This is an extremely high-quality prairie with at least 10 state-listed species of plants and five threatened species of insects that are remnant-dependent. Some of the plant species found here include Cream Wild Indigo, Prairie Gentian, Prairie Dock, Compass Plant, Rose Gentian and Green Fringed Orchid. The prairie is managed to reduce woody species and is maintained by fire. In the southeast corner is a small black- and bur oak savanna. There is a parking lot and trail system at this site.

 

 

 

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