Little River Wetlands Project on their Arrowhead Preserves web page states they have Arrowhead Marsh (97 acres) and Arrowhead Prairie (158 acres) which were acquired and restored to natural habitats between 2000 and 2006.
Prairie restoration in progress web page at Stillwater Hospice states: two-acre Stillwater prairie situated behind Hospice Home was planted 16 years ago to provide a natural place of comfort and inspiration to the families of our patients, our staff members, and to community neighbors. Only native Indiana prairie grasses and flowers were planted with the goal of restoring another parcel of Hoosier land to its native state to benefit the wildlife that depends upon native species.
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A "prairie grove" is an island of trees within a sea of prairie; a term and scene that was once much more common in the region. Join a ranger tomorrow morning for a hike through Hobart Prairie Grove—an incredibly unique piece of Indiana Dunes National Park clustered around the clay banks of Deep River.
Hobart Prairie Grove protects tallgrass savanna, a special kind of woods on fertile soil where prairie grasses and wildflowers grow under oaks. Of particular importance is a portion of burr oak (Quercus macrocarpa) savanna, a natural area that is considered critically imperiled globally. This differs from most of the park's savannas that are dominated by black oaks (Quercus velutina) on sandy soil.
This time of year, blooms of Joe-Pye weed, tall bellflower, and woodland sunflower sway with the breeze in the speckled sunlight beneath the oaks. To join us for the hike, meet at 8:00 AM at Robinson Lake Park at 5227 South Liverpool Road, Hobart, IN 46342.
Image credit: Photos by Joe Gruzalski
Image 1 Alt text: Group of trees with sunlit, herbaceous vegetation beneath.
Image 2 Alt text: Blue, star-shaped flowers of tall bellflower (Campanula americana).
Image 3 Alt text: Prairie grasses and flowers in an open, sunny area next to the edge of a woodland with tall green trees; all beneath a blue sky with white clouds.
Image 4 Alt text: Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium sp.) blooming in foreground; light pink flowers at the top of a tall stalk with bright green leaves.
NATURAL COMMUNITIES IN INDIANA: Our next natural community type this week is prairies! In the early- to mid-1800’s when settlers moved into western and northwestern Indiana following the removal of Native Americans, they encountered thousands of square miles of rolling prairie. Natural disturbance forces like fire, drought, and grazing from bison favored species like prairie dock, big and little bluestem grass, rattlesnake master, and many other hardy plants with deep roots. Some of the last remaining prairie remnants are areas never turned over by a plow: along old railroad tracks like at Spinn Prairie Nature Preserve and pioneer cemeteries like Smith Cemetery Nature Preserve.
Top photo: Hoosier prairie. Bottom left photo: Blazing Star in an unprotected railroad prairie. Bottom center photo: Culver's root. Bottom right photo: Michigan lily in an unprotected railroad prairie
The Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank May 30, 2024 Indiana Native Plant Society on YouTube
The origins of Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank were as a contributing partner with the international Millennium Seed Bank Project in the UK. After their contributions to MSBP, DNTPSB changed its priorities slightly and grew into a major repository of native plant seeds for the Mid West. Join Seed Bank Manager, David Sollenberger, for the story of the DNTPSB - past, present and future. David’s bio: https://trello.com/c/0P2yixmQ Correction note from David Sollenberger: "The slide discussing using RNA Integrity number (RIN) to measure seed longevity should read RIN number decreases with RNA degradation, not increases."
Seed Bank Millions of seeds sit frozen in a vault at the Chicago Botanic Garden, waiting to prevent an extinction, support habitat restoration efforts, or contribute to scientific research.
🌻Celebrating National Prairie Day – Darby Plains preserves What better way to celebrate National Prairie Day than by...
Celebrating National Prairie Day – Darby Plains preserves
What better way to celebrate National Prairie Day than by spotlighting two central Ohio preserves that may be small in size but loom large in wildflower beauty!
Bigelow Cemetery and Smith Cemetery state nature preserves protect natural and cultural history. Not only as final resting places for early Ohio pioneers, but as remnants of the rich prairie habitat that once covered a portion of west central Ohio.
Both preserves are a joy to wander through, whether you’re interested in the array of summer wildflowers (mid- to late July is the best time to visit) or are fascinated by the family history captured on the headstones they left behind.
A special shout-out to Bigelow because it harbors Ohio’s largest population for the state-threatened royal catchfly (Silene regia). This stunning scarlet flower is a favorite of the red-throated hummingbird. Its flowers bloom in late July- plenty of time to plan an excursion to these prairie preserves.
Fun fact: Did you know that 1 acre of prairie can absorb up to 1 ton of carbon from the atmosphere? Prairies are rich ecosystems, vital for water quality, soil health, drought protection, pollinators, and natural beauty.
A "prairie grove" is an island of trees within a sea of prairie; a term and scene that was once much more common in the region. Join a ranger tomorrow morning for a hike through Hobart Prairie Grove—an incredibly unique piece of Indiana Dunes National Park clustered around the clay banks of Deep River.
Celebrating National Prairie Day – Darby Plains preserves