Prairies are important to our future generations. Years from now, people will be able to enjoy and learn much about our native prairie landscape. We will have a good chance to learn about our heritage. The prairies need help in returning  the natural ecosystem.

If you would like to help in the restoration of the prairies of Northern and Central Illinois, here are some links with important information.

http://www.fs.fed.us/mntp/volunteers/workdays.htm
 

http://www.fs.fed.us/mntp/prs/chiwild_990416.htm
 

http://www.fs.fed.us/mntp/volunteers/indes.htm