Linden's Prairie

Linden's Prairie is a protected tallgrass prairie in Barton County, Missouri. It preserves a small example of the native grassland that once covered much of the region.

The preserve supports native prairie biodiversity, including plants and animals adapted to open grassland. Its conservation management helps prevent trees and invasive plants from replacing the tallgrass community.

Tallgrass prairie is a grassland ecosystem dominated by native grasses and flowering plants that can grow several feet high. Fire and grazing are natural processes that help maintain it.

Protected prairie sites are commonly maintained with tools such as prescribed burning, mowing, and invasive-species control. The exact schedule at Linden's Prairie depends on local conservation practice and site conditions.