Nachusa Grasslands
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THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Visitor Center Open dawn to dusk 7 days a week (Volunteer workday meeting site) No Dogs Allowed 2075 Lowden Road Franklin Grove, IL 61031 Headquarters Barn (Authorized entry only) 8772 S Lowden Road Franklin Grove, IL 61031 Note: The Headquarters Barn is in Ogle County, and the Visitor Center is in Lee County. Both are on the same road, but the addresses are different. The Visitor Center is 1/2 mile south of the Headquarters Barn. |
The 3,800-acre Nachusa Grasslands preserve consists of large remnant prairie, woodlands, and wetlands being reconnected through habitat restoration to create one of the largest and most biologically diverse grasslands in Illinois.
Working hand–in–hand with Conservancy staff, a dynamic community of volunteer stewards collect and plant seeds, manage invasive species, repair wetlands, and conduct controlled burns in order to preserve, protect, and share this precious endangered ecosystem. Check out the Nachusa Visitor Center! |
Nachusa Grasslands is open from dawn to dusk, and the public can hike in the non-fenced areas. Social distancing six feet apart is required. See Hiking Destinations for recommendations. The Visitor Center, including the outhouses, is open from dawn to dusk each day.
Message from Bill Kleiman, project director of Nachusa Grasslands: Due to the high infection rate for Covid statewide, and in our local counties, we will cancel the Thursday and Saturday workdays for three weeks, until December 10.
Message from Bill Kleiman, project director of Nachusa Grasslands: Due to the high infection rate for Covid statewide, and in our local counties, we will cancel the Thursday and Saturday workdays for three weeks, until December 10.
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