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The Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve protects a significant portion of the remaining North American tallgrass prairie ecosystem. Located in Oklahoma, it encompasses nearly 17,000 acres and supports a substantial bison herd vital for grassland biodiversity conservation. This preserve is...
The Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park safeguards a significant portion of Florida’s native dry prairie ecosystem. This expansive preserve represents one of the largest remaining examples of this habitat in the United States. Its designation as an International Dark Sky Park highlights exceptiona...
Located in northeastern Oregon, the Zumwalt Prairie is North America's largest remaining tract of native bunchgrass prairie, supporting notable populations of raptors and wildlife.
Dunn Ranch Prairie in Missouri is a Nature Conservancy site notable for its successful reintroduction of the endangered greater prairie chicken and a maintained herd of bison.
The Katy Prairie Preserve in southeastern Texas is a massive grassland conservation area managed by the Katy Prairie Conservancy to protect vital coastal prairie habitat for birds.
Clymer Meadow Preserve in Texas is an 1,400-acre Nature Conservancy property that protects one of the most significant remnants of the Blackland Prairie ecosystem in North America.
Big Basin Prairie Preserve in Clark County, Kansas, is a 1,800-acre geological and biological reserve known for its large sinkhole, St. Jacob's Well, and its resident bison herd.
Designated a National Natural Landmark in 1984, the Gensburg-Markham Prairie in Illinois is a high-quality remnant of the vast tallgrass prairies that once covered the midwestern US.
Texas City Prairie Preserve is a 2,300-acre coastal prairie reserve established in Galveston County, Texas, in 1995 to protect the critically endangered Attwater's prairie chicken.
The Hempstead Plains Preserve in New York protects a rare remnant of the Hempstead Plains, historically the only naturally occurring tallgrass prairie ecosystem on Long Island.
Linden's Prairie is a protected tallgrass prairie in Barton County, Missouri, notable for its native biodiversity and conservation management.
Ivan Boyd Prairie Preserve in Kansas is a protected tallgrass remnant managed by the Kansas Land Trust, serving as an important local refuge for native birds and indigenous grasses.
The Edgar W. Schmidt Sand Prairie is a preserved natural area in Missouri that protects a unique, sandy soil ecosystem and its specialized flora.
The Grant-Bradbury Prairie Preserve in Topeka, Kansas, is a 20-acre tallgrass prairie remnant recognized for its exceptional wildflower diversity and dedicated local conservation efforts.
Revis Hill Prairie State Natural Area in Mason County, Illinois, preserves over 400 acres of unique loess hill prairies along the Illinois River bluffs, supporting rare native plants.
Carver Prairie is a preserved tallgrass prairie in Newton County, Missouri, managed to safeguard native wildflowers and grassland biodiversity.
Northwest Lawrence County Prairie is a conservation area in Missouri dedicated to preserving native grasslands and associated wildlife habitats.
Lattner Prairie is a restored and protected natural area in Bates County, Missouri, dedicated to conserving vital native grassland ecosystems.
Rocky Prairie is a protected tallgrass prairie in Missouri, notable for its rocky soils and preservation of native biodiversity.
Noah Brown's Prairie is a protected natural area in Missouri that preserves a significant remnant of the historic North American tallgrass prairie.
Benton County Prairie is a preserved natural area in Missouri dedicated to protecting tallgrass prairie remnants and their associated wildlife.
Polson Loess Bluff Prairie in Missouri is a protected conservation area that preserves a rare geological formation and its associated flora.
Akin Prairie is a 16-acre native tallgrass prairie preserve in Douglas County, Kansas, notable for its undisturbed ecosystem and high diversity of native wildflowers and grasses.
Ledson Marsh is a large freshwater wetland in Trione-Annadel State Park, California, notable for its unique serpentine soil origins and its rich biodiversity of native plant species.
Drovers' Prairie is a protected natural area in Cedar County, Missouri, conserving a vital remnant of the region's historic tallgrass prairie.
Goodnight-Henry Prairie in Missouri is a protected tallgrass natural area notable for its undisturbed native plant communities and rich soils.
Lordi Marker Prairie is a natural preserve in Lawrence County, Missouri, maintained by conservation groups to protect indigenous prairie flora.
Coyne Prairie in St. Clair County, Missouri, is a protected natural area notable for its expansive, high-quality wet-mesic tallgrass ecosystem.
Denison Prairie is a 310-acre native tallgrass prairie preserve in Barton County, Missouri, known for supporting diverse grassland bird species.
The Morton Family Prairie is a preserved tallgrass ecosystem in Missouri, notable for protecting a large, contiguous tract of native grassland.
