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Nachusa Grasslands Fall Festival

Autumn on the Prairie

A bison in a native Illinois prairie in the fall.
Nachusa Grasslands Bison A bison grazes at Nachusa Grasslands in the fall. © Charles Larry

Overview

Event Overview

This annual is event at TNC's Nachusa Grasslands is open to the public with opportunities for guided hikes, riding prairie tours, educational activities, and live music.

Activities at the Site

  • Riding prairie tours to look for bison 
  • Guided hiking tours of Nachusa's prairies, woodlands, and wetlands
  • A discovery tent with hands-on learning about the animals and plants found at the preserve
  • Live raptor demonstration
  • Live music
  • Face painting
  • Hot food options

Event Logistics 

  • 2075 Lowden Road, ​Franklin Grove, IL 61031
  • Gates open at 10 a.m.
  • Parking available, $5 per car
  • The event is open to the public, donations welcome.

Find the latest information on the event at Friends of Nachusa Grasslands.