Nachusa Grasslands

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

Visitor Center
Open dawn to dusk 7 days a week
No Dogs Allowed
2075 Lowden Road
​Franklin Grove, IL 61031

Headquarters Barns
(Volunteer workday meeting site)
8772 S Lowden Road
​Franklin Grove, IL 61031
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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 4,100-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!

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Scientific Research Grants

Workday Volunteer Signup

Workday General Information

Workday STEWARD LEADER SIGNUP

WORKDAY Safety Protocols

Volunteer Agreement

Thursday and Saturday
Volunteer Workdays

Volunteer workdays take a break for the months of March and April, as our trained personnel and equipment are dedicated to controlled burns during that time.

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Nachusa Grasslands is open from dawn to dusk, and the public can hike in the non-fenced areas. See Hiking Destinations for recommendations.

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Scientific Research

Bison

Winter Photos