Science Saturday
Indian Boundary Prairie Tour

hiking at Indian Boundary Prairies © Andrew Simpson/TNC

Date:
July 18, 2009

Time:
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Overview:
Birds, butterflies and blooms! Discover the rare natural treasures in the Chicago area through guided tours lead by Indian Boundary Prairie scientists. Families will learn about the importance of this cluster of prairies that has remained intact despite nearby urban development. Children will learn about the prairie and participate in a catch and release insect activity.

Registration:
Event registration and details is available through Science Chicago. There is a $7.00 registration fee.

Location:
Indian Boundary Prairie, Markham

Directions:
From Route 57: Exit eastbound (from Interstate 294 exit westbound) onto 159th street (U.S. Route 6). Continue on 159^th to Whipple Avenue, just west of the McDonald’s. Turn north on Whipple until it ends in a small parking lot at Gensburg-Markham Prairie.

Preserve Overview:
Indian Boundary Prairie, a cluster of four prairies just south of Chicago, comprise the largest remaining example of high-quality grassland in Illinois, with more butterflies and more plant diversity than almost any other prairie in the state.