Autumn on the Prairie 2020 Cancelled
Nachusa Grasslands regretfully announces that its annual Autumn on the Prairie festival scheduled for September 19, 2020, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Until a vaccine or highly effective treatment becomes widely available or no new cases occur over a sustained period, large gatherings will not be permitted in northern Illinois. These developments seem very unlikely by mid-September. This event involves several months of advance preparation, so cancelling now is the wisest option for conserving our human and financial resources.
Nachusa’s staff and volunteers will provide additional interpretive resources for people to enjoy while visiting and hiking at the preserve, so watch for details in the coming months.
Until a vaccine or highly effective treatment becomes widely available or no new cases occur over a sustained period, large gatherings will not be permitted in northern Illinois. These developments seem very unlikely by mid-September. This event involves several months of advance preparation, so cancelling now is the wisest option for conserving our human and financial resources.
Nachusa’s staff and volunteers will provide additional interpretive resources for people to enjoy while visiting and hiking at the preserve, so watch for details in the coming months.
UPDATED 05/2020