Hike at Nachusa Grasslands Preserve
20th Annual Autumn on the Prairie Celebration

Tour at Nachusa Grasslands preserve, Illinois © 2007 Chris Helzer/TNC

Date:
Saturday, September 19, 2009

Time:
10:00am - 5:00pm

Overview:
Nachusa Grasslands presents the 20th annual Autumn on the Prairie festival! Come enjoy guided tours of prairie and savannas, educational exhibits and self-guided plant tours. Take a ride through the prairie on a horse-drawn wagon. Activities include live music, local artists at work and a children's tent.

This free event is open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Lunch and refreshments will be available for purchase. There is no rain date.

Location:
The Autumn on the Prairie site is located at the visitors' entrance on the west side of Lowden Road, a quarter-mile south of the preserve headquarters.

Registration:

There is no registration or RSVP needed.

Directions:
Click here for complete directions to the preserve.

Preserve Overview:
Nachusa Grasslands preserve is owned by The Nature Conservancy. Its 3,000 acres features large stretches of native prairie and is located between Oregon and Franklin Grove. The preserve is open to the public.