Honoring Jay Stacy – A Living Legend
June 10, 2023

When Jay Stacy first arrived at Nachusa Grasslands in 1995, he came looking for birds (grasshopper sparrows and upland sandpipers), but what he found was his calling and a second home. After nearly 30 years of stewardship, Jay has created 10 vibrant and rich prairie plantings covering 80 acres. He has mentored dozens of stewards and volunteers, shared his knowledge and humor with countless supporters, and enriched the entire Nachusa community.

On June 10, 2023, Friends of Nachusa Grasslands will host our annual Prairie Potluck, where we plan to celebrate the legacy that Jay has left on the landscape and thank him for his stewardship and friendship.

We invite you to share a photo and/or story of your experiences with Jay on the prairie or simply give thanks to him for what he has done and continues to do for Nachusa Grasslands.

Jay Stacy – Prairie Hero

A Kudoboard with written messages and Nachusa photos will be crafted into a slideshow and a book that will be presented to Jay at the Prairie Potluck.

Contribute to Jay's Kudoboard by going to this website: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/LEU9grT1:

Click "Add to Board" and follow these instructions:

• Written Messages: Enter your note in the text box – a 150-word maximum is requested for slideshow readability. Your name will automatically appear at the bottom of your entry.
• Images: High resolution JPG or PNG images (maximum of 10 mb) can be uploaded. The size should be 2000 pixels wide x 1400 pixels high if possible. Low resolution photos won't print well in the booklet. You can create a collage by adding multiple photos. Please identify the occasion and subjects of all photos in the text box – 150 word maximum.

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The final deadline for submissions to Jay's Kudoboard was Tuesday, May 2.

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UPDATED 05/2023