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Noah Brown's Prairie is a Missouri Prairie Foundation preserve near Joplin in Newton County, Missouri. The property includes a 19-acre original, unplowed dry-mesic chert prairie and about 40 adjacent acres undergoing prairie reconstruction; the foundation acquired it in 2017 to protect the remnant. Surveys have recorded at least 178 native plant species, including plants of conservation concern such as Barbara's buttons and Kansas arrowhead.
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Where is Noah Brown's Prairie located?
Noah Brown's Prairie is near Joplin in Newton County, Missouri, about 15 miles southeast of central Joplin. It is protected by the Missouri Prairie Foundation.
How large is the original prairie at Noah Brown's Prairie?
The preserve includes 19 acres of original, unplowed dry-mesic chert prairie. About 40 adjacent acres are being restored as prairie reconstruction.
When did the Missouri Prairie Foundation acquire Noah Brown's Prairie?
The foundation acquired the property in 2017. The purchase and donation were intended to protect the remnant prairie in perpetuity.
What plants can visitors find at Noah Brown's Prairie?
The site supports at least 178 native plant species, including conservative prairie species. Early spring flowers are followed later by displays of Barbara's buttons.
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