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2023
11 organizations receive Natural Areas Stewardship Grants from IDNR
Juliana Stratton, Lt. Governor, Illinois Government, August 25, 2023
Huskie chosen as Yale Conservation Scholar
Northern Illinois University, April 6, 2023
Here's where to see a hidden herd of bison in Illinois
WROK News Talk, March 29, 2023
Scientists at Nachusa Grasslands doing work to preserve the prairie
WREX, March 16, 2023
Cascading Impacts from Prairie Management - Now with Actual Research!
The Prairie Ecologist - February 1, 2023
Research by moonlight: Study shows bison alter 'landscape of fear' for rodents on grasslands
Northern Illinois University Newsroom - January 25, 2023
Juliana Stratton, Lt. Governor, Illinois Government, August 25, 2023
Huskie chosen as Yale Conservation Scholar
Northern Illinois University, April 6, 2023
Here's where to see a hidden herd of bison in Illinois
WROK News Talk, March 29, 2023
Scientists at Nachusa Grasslands doing work to preserve the prairie
WREX, March 16, 2023
Cascading Impacts from Prairie Management - Now with Actual Research!
The Prairie Ecologist - February 1, 2023
Research by moonlight: Study shows bison alter 'landscape of fear' for rodents on grasslands
Northern Illinois University Newsroom - January 25, 2023
2022
Buffalo are being restored to tribal lands throughout the Midwest
Harvest Public Media - October 26, 2022
Behind the scenes at Nachusa Grasslands, where animals from mice to bison find stability
Phys.Org - October 24, 2022
Perspective: Volunteer for nature
Northern Public Radio - June 22, 2022
Perspective: A prescription for fire
Northern Public Radio - March 29, 2022
Restoration, Nachusa Style
Terrain.org - February 18, 2022
This map may make you feel better about the state of the planet
Vox - January 21, 2022
Harvest Public Media - October 26, 2022
Behind the scenes at Nachusa Grasslands, where animals from mice to bison find stability
Phys.Org - October 24, 2022
Perspective: Volunteer for nature
Northern Public Radio - June 22, 2022
Perspective: A prescription for fire
Northern Public Radio - March 29, 2022
Restoration, Nachusa Style
Terrain.org - February 18, 2022
This map may make you feel better about the state of the planet
Vox - January 21, 2022
2021
Study reconstructs 232-year history of prairie fire in Midwestern US
Phys.Org - August 21, 2021
PROTECTING WHAT WE LOVE Pairing sustainable tech with land conservation for a cleaner, wilder future
Rivian - September 8, 2021
Rivian collaborates with non-profit to preserve biodiversity and fight climate change
Teslarati.com - September 8, 2021
Exploring the upper Midwest wild world: ‘Nature in Chicagoland’ gets it right on options, info, places
Chicago Sun Times - August 21, 2021
Watch Now: Nachusa brings large-scale prairie, bison back to Illinois
The Pantagraph - June, 13, 2021
Illinois researchers working to save ornate box turtles
AGRINEWS - May 27, 2021
Helping threatened ornate box turtle
Chicago Tribune - May 6, 2021
Researchers conduct fieldwork on state-threatened Ornate Box Turtle
WIFR - May 6, 2021
Box Turtle Study
WIFR Video Archive - May 6 2021
Researchers performed health assessments on endangered turtles in Lee County
WREX - May 6. 2021
Earth Day 2021: The projects working to Restore Our Earth
CNN - April 22, 2021
Inheritance funds Illinois conservation science
Rochelle News Leader - March 6, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: Friends of Nachusa Grasslands - Anderson Science Grant
February 26, 2021
Nachusa Grasslands In Illinois Has 3,800 Acres Of Prairie, Woodlands, And Wetlands For Outdoor Enthusiasts
Only in Your State - February 16, 2021
Researchers Call “Field Of Dreams” Restoration Hypothesis Misguided...If we build it, won't they come?
E/The Environmental Magazine - February 4, 2021
Study challenges ecology's 'Field of Dreams' hypothesis
Northern Illinois University - February 2, 2021
Phys.Org - August 21, 2021
PROTECTING WHAT WE LOVE Pairing sustainable tech with land conservation for a cleaner, wilder future
Rivian - September 8, 2021
Rivian collaborates with non-profit to preserve biodiversity and fight climate change
Teslarati.com - September 8, 2021
Exploring the upper Midwest wild world: ‘Nature in Chicagoland’ gets it right on options, info, places
Chicago Sun Times - August 21, 2021
Watch Now: Nachusa brings large-scale prairie, bison back to Illinois
The Pantagraph - June, 13, 2021
Illinois researchers working to save ornate box turtles
AGRINEWS - May 27, 2021
Helping threatened ornate box turtle
Chicago Tribune - May 6, 2021
Researchers conduct fieldwork on state-threatened Ornate Box Turtle
WIFR - May 6, 2021
Box Turtle Study
WIFR Video Archive - May 6 2021
Researchers performed health assessments on endangered turtles in Lee County
WREX - May 6. 2021
Earth Day 2021: The projects working to Restore Our Earth
CNN - April 22, 2021
Inheritance funds Illinois conservation science
Rochelle News Leader - March 6, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: Friends of Nachusa Grasslands - Anderson Science Grant
February 26, 2021
Nachusa Grasslands In Illinois Has 3,800 Acres Of Prairie, Woodlands, And Wetlands For Outdoor Enthusiasts
Only in Your State - February 16, 2021
Researchers Call “Field Of Dreams” Restoration Hypothesis Misguided...If we build it, won't they come?
E/The Environmental Magazine - February 4, 2021
Study challenges ecology's 'Field of Dreams' hypothesis
Northern Illinois University - February 2, 2021
2020
Why care about soil carbon?
Chicago Daily Herald - December 27, 2020
Your Doctor Advises You To Use Less Salt - So Does Your Soil
Northern Public Radio - December 14, 2020
Bison integral part to Ill. prairies, scientist says
WIFR - November 18, 2020
Burning Nachusa Grasslands: Tagging along on a prescribed burn, trying to pay attention and learn
Chicago Sun-Times - November 13, 2020
Dozens of endangered turtles released
Rochelle News Leader - June 24, 2020
Endangered turtles released in Lee Co.
WIFR - June 20, 2020
More than 70 turtles released into Lee County wildlife areas
WREX.com - June 19, 2020
Soil biology research can help create a more sustainable future
Colorado State University - June 12, 2020
Nachusa Grasslands Doing What It Can To Save Endangered Turtles
River Country 101.7 - June 19, 2020
Graduate student earns competitive NSF fellowship to research grassland birds
NIU Today - June 4, 2020
Wild bee response to prairie restoration
Sean R. Griffin - June 3, 2020
Bison roam free on restored prairie
WQAD.com - February 19, 2020
Nachusa Grasslands Fire Causes $500,000 in Damages
SaukValley.com - February 6, 2020
Chicago Daily Herald - December 27, 2020
Your Doctor Advises You To Use Less Salt - So Does Your Soil
Northern Public Radio - December 14, 2020
Bison integral part to Ill. prairies, scientist says
WIFR - November 18, 2020
Burning Nachusa Grasslands: Tagging along on a prescribed burn, trying to pay attention and learn
Chicago Sun-Times - November 13, 2020
Dozens of endangered turtles released
Rochelle News Leader - June 24, 2020
Endangered turtles released in Lee Co.
WIFR - June 20, 2020
More than 70 turtles released into Lee County wildlife areas
WREX.com - June 19, 2020
Soil biology research can help create a more sustainable future
Colorado State University - June 12, 2020
Nachusa Grasslands Doing What It Can To Save Endangered Turtles
River Country 101.7 - June 19, 2020
Graduate student earns competitive NSF fellowship to research grassland birds
NIU Today - June 4, 2020
Wild bee response to prairie restoration
Sean R. Griffin - June 3, 2020
Bison roam free on restored prairie
WQAD.com - February 19, 2020
Nachusa Grasslands Fire Causes $500,000 in Damages
SaukValley.com - February 6, 2020
2019
Eastward expansion
SaukValley.com - December 29, 2019
Bison: The Unexpected Solution to Restoring the Grassland
Nature World News - November 27, 2019
Why bringing back bison could help restore America's lost prairie
CNN - November 27, 2019
Bison are “rock stars” at Nachusa Grasslands
Ogle County News - April 30, 2019
All roads lead to roam: People from all around are flocking to Nachusa
SaukValley.com - April 28, 2019
Arboretum panel examines how trees help mitigate climate change
Chicago Daily Herald - March 29, 2019
A Lesson About Native Americans
Rochelle News Leader - March 16, 2019
Slow and steady, the American prairies grow
Christian Science Monitor - February 18, 2019
Day of the (Turtle) Dogs
blog.nature.org - January 28, 2019
SaukValley.com - December 29, 2019
Bison: The Unexpected Solution to Restoring the Grassland
Nature World News - November 27, 2019
Why bringing back bison could help restore America's lost prairie
CNN - November 27, 2019
Bison are “rock stars” at Nachusa Grasslands
Ogle County News - April 30, 2019
All roads lead to roam: People from all around are flocking to Nachusa
SaukValley.com - April 28, 2019
Arboretum panel examines how trees help mitigate climate change
Chicago Daily Herald - March 29, 2019
A Lesson About Native Americans
Rochelle News Leader - March 16, 2019
Slow and steady, the American prairies grow
Christian Science Monitor - February 18, 2019
Day of the (Turtle) Dogs
blog.nature.org - January 28, 2019
2018
Opinion | Michelle S. Carr: Climate change is real, and we need a plan
The Southern Illinoisan - December 19, 2018
Spraying Herbicides to Control Invasive Plants Has Little Impact on Rodents
Madill Reports:Chicago - November 20, 2018
Bison Are Helping Rewild the Last of the Midwest's Prairies
Gizmodo - October 31, 2018
SVM EDITORIAL: Science takes a front seat at prairie preserve
SaukValley.com - July 19, 2018
Bison graze to help save Illinois' prairies
Rockford Register Star - July 6, 2018
Bach to nature: Happiness is just a Prairie State of mind for Nachusa's...
SaukValley.com - June 21, 2018
Setting fires and restoring an American landscape
The Seattle Times - June 1, 2018
Leave the flatlands behind in Savanna and Galena, along the bluffs of the mighty Mississippi
Chicago Reader - May 30, 2018
Local volunteers passionate about prairie restoration
SaukValley.com - January 21, 2018
Hoofprints and history: A trip though the prairie's past
SaukValley.com - January 14, 2018
SVM EDITORIAL: Pay a visit to Grasslands' visitors center
SaukValley.com - January 10, 2018
U of I Extension to offer master naturalist training
Freeport Journal - Standard-January 9, 2018
New center greets visitors to Nachusa Grasslands
Ogle County News - January 4, 2018
New visitor center opens at Nachusa Grasslands
SaukValley.com-January 2, 2018
The Southern Illinoisan - December 19, 2018
Spraying Herbicides to Control Invasive Plants Has Little Impact on Rodents
Madill Reports:Chicago - November 20, 2018
Bison Are Helping Rewild the Last of the Midwest's Prairies
Gizmodo - October 31, 2018
SVM EDITORIAL: Science takes a front seat at prairie preserve
SaukValley.com - July 19, 2018
Bison graze to help save Illinois' prairies
Rockford Register Star - July 6, 2018
Bach to nature: Happiness is just a Prairie State of mind for Nachusa's...
SaukValley.com - June 21, 2018
Setting fires and restoring an American landscape
The Seattle Times - June 1, 2018
Leave the flatlands behind in Savanna and Galena, along the bluffs of the mighty Mississippi
Chicago Reader - May 30, 2018
Local volunteers passionate about prairie restoration
SaukValley.com - January 21, 2018
Hoofprints and history: A trip though the prairie's past
SaukValley.com - January 14, 2018
SVM EDITORIAL: Pay a visit to Grasslands' visitors center
SaukValley.com - January 10, 2018
U of I Extension to offer master naturalist training
Freeport Journal - Standard-January 9, 2018
New center greets visitors to Nachusa Grasslands
Ogle County News - January 4, 2018
New visitor center opens at Nachusa Grasslands
SaukValley.com-January 2, 2018
2017
Tracking Little Turtles on the Prairie
blog.nature.org - September 6, 2017
Study finds Nachusa Grasslands restoration is working in the soil, too
Phys.Org - July 20, 2017
New Study Shows Natural Prairie Grass To Be More Beneficial Than Green Grass
CBS Chicago - July 19, 2017
Reclaiming the Prairie
NIU Newsroom - July 18, 2017
Chicago's Man on the Prairie Finds His Calling at Nachusa ...
DNAInfo – April 24, 2017
This Earth Day, I Stand For Science
Huffington Post - Apr 20, 2017
Bison herd in Franklin Grove more than quadruples since 2014
The Associated Press - January 7, 2017
blog.nature.org - September 6, 2017
Study finds Nachusa Grasslands restoration is working in the soil, too
Phys.Org - July 20, 2017
New Study Shows Natural Prairie Grass To Be More Beneficial Than Green Grass
CBS Chicago - July 19, 2017
Reclaiming the Prairie
NIU Newsroom - July 18, 2017
Chicago's Man on the Prairie Finds His Calling at Nachusa ...
DNAInfo – April 24, 2017
This Earth Day, I Stand For Science
Huffington Post - Apr 20, 2017
Bison herd in Franklin Grove more than quadruples since 2014
The Associated Press - January 7, 2017
2016
Bison Mania hits 95 miles West of Chicago as Herd Continues to Grow
Chicago Tribune - December 30, 2016
The return of the bison: 'Wild' herds again roam Illinois, Iowa prairies
Quad-City Times - December 19, 2016
Sneak peek: Bison are here to stay
Quad-City Times - December 16, 2016
Farewell to Prairie Sally
SaukValley.com - November 29, 2016
Sally A. Baumgardner
SaukValley.com - November 20, 2016
NIU Biologists Use Drones to Monitor Bison's Effect on Nachusa ...
WNIJ and WNIU - October 22, 2016
Bison Arrive at Kankakee Sands
Kankakee Daily Journal - October 21, 2016
Bird's-Eye View
NIU Newsroom - October 12, 2016
Sunshine, Bison Bring Visitors to Autumn on Prairie
Ogle County News - September 23, 2016
Bringing Back the Bison
Aljazeera.com - September 11, 2016
Saving and Restoring Natural Areas
The Rock River Times - July 20, 2016
Prairie Still for the Birds
SaukValley.com - July 1, 2016
Bison Thriving at Nachusa Grasslands in Second Year
Ogle County News - May 19, 2016
Five Baby Bison Born at Illinois Grassland Preserve
The State Journal-Register - April 29, 2016
Fire as the Natural, Essential Tool: A Day in the Field
Chicago Sun-Times - April 17, 2016
Report: For Healthier Lands, IL Needs More Prescribed Fires
Public News Service - March 28, 2016
Thinning the Plot at Nachusa
SaukValley.com - March 22, 2016
Dixon's Nachusa Grasslands is a 3,500-acre Living Laboratory
ChronicleIllinois.com - January 4, 2016
Chicago Tribune - December 30, 2016
The return of the bison: 'Wild' herds again roam Illinois, Iowa prairies
Quad-City Times - December 19, 2016
Sneak peek: Bison are here to stay
Quad-City Times - December 16, 2016
Farewell to Prairie Sally
SaukValley.com - November 29, 2016
Sally A. Baumgardner
SaukValley.com - November 20, 2016
NIU Biologists Use Drones to Monitor Bison's Effect on Nachusa ...
WNIJ and WNIU - October 22, 2016
Bison Arrive at Kankakee Sands
Kankakee Daily Journal - October 21, 2016
Bird's-Eye View
NIU Newsroom - October 12, 2016
Sunshine, Bison Bring Visitors to Autumn on Prairie
Ogle County News - September 23, 2016
Bringing Back the Bison
Aljazeera.com - September 11, 2016
Saving and Restoring Natural Areas
The Rock River Times - July 20, 2016
Prairie Still for the Birds
SaukValley.com - July 1, 2016
Bison Thriving at Nachusa Grasslands in Second Year
Ogle County News - May 19, 2016
Five Baby Bison Born at Illinois Grassland Preserve
The State Journal-Register - April 29, 2016
Fire as the Natural, Essential Tool: A Day in the Field
Chicago Sun-Times - April 17, 2016
Report: For Healthier Lands, IL Needs More Prescribed Fires
Public News Service - March 28, 2016
Thinning the Plot at Nachusa
SaukValley.com - March 22, 2016
Dixon's Nachusa Grasslands is a 3,500-acre Living Laboratory
ChronicleIllinois.com - January 4, 2016
2015
America's Heartland - Episode 1119
KVIE - America's Heartland
Bison get more room to roam at Nachusa
SaukValley.com - January 5, 2016
Bison roaming Illinois grasslands east of Dixon
WLS-TV - December 6, 2015
River Town Chronicles: Tech stress? Go where the buffalo roam
Kane County Chronicle - December 3, 2015
Prairie state of mind
NIU Newsroom - November 30, 2015
Nachusa Grasslands Adds 29 Bison
WIFR - November 4, 2015
A Home Where the Buffalo Roam | A Moment of Science ...
Indiana Public Media | WFIU - NPR | WTIU - PBS - October 23, 2015
EXCHANGE: Nachusa Grasslands plans to add bison this fall
Washington Times - October 6, 2015
Bison Make A Triumphant Comeback in Illinois Prairie, Benefit Other Wildlife Nearby
The Weather Channel - September 22, 2015
Herds of people learn about bison at Nachusa Grasslands
SaukValley.com - September 20, 2015
Native bison roam again on restored prairie west of Chicago
Los Angeles Times - September 20, 2015
Bringing bison back to restore the American prairie
Al Jazeera America - September 16, 2015
Nachusa Grasslands: Where the Bison Now Roam
Northwest Quarterly.com - July 18, 2015
Illinois: It's wilder than you think
Chicago Tribune - July 10, 2015
Bison Population Growing On Nachusa Grasslands
WNIJ and WNIU - July 6, 2015
Illinois bison busy as rabbits, prairie ambassadors
Chicago Tribune - July 3, 2015
Bison and Illinois Prairie: Creating Lush Grasslands West of Chicago
Nature World News - June 29, 2015
Back in brown: American bison return to the Midwest
CBS News - June 25, 2015
Bison busy helping native prairie at Nachusa Grasslands
Ogle County News - May 20, 2015
Bison 'experiment' at Nachusa Grasslands going well
SaukValley.com - May 17, 2015
Two-week-old bison calf might be female
SaukValley.com - April 19, 2015
Nachusa Grasslands wild bison calf may be first birth in 200 years east of the Mississippi
Journal Standard - Apr 10, 2015
Excitement grows over birth of rare wild bison in Illinois
Chicago Tribune-Apr 9, 2015
Illinois' first wild bison calf in 200 years
Chicago Tribune - April 8, 2015
First Wild Bison Born in Illinois in Roughly 200 Years
NBC Chicago - April 7, 2015
Baby bison is Illinois' first in nearly two centuries
Chicago Tribune - April 6, 2015
Bringing bison back: Rewilding America's heartland
Al Jazeera America - March 5, 2015
Bison are Back
Chicago Tonight | WTTW - February 20, 2015
Bison in the snow
Chicago Tribune - February 24, 2015
Illinois: Land of Lincoln, the Windy City, and Now, Bison
TakePart - January 8, 2015
2014
Buffalo Roam East of the Mississippi for First Time Since 1830s
AlterNet - December 31, 2014
Checking in on the Nachusa bison
Chicago Tribune - December 29, 2014
Welcome home, thundering bison, to your Prairie State
Chicago Tribune - December 26, 2014
SIU Researchers study bison return to Illinois
The Southern - November 30, 2014
Want a home where the buffalo roam? You don't have to move
SaukValley.com - November 24, 2014
A comeback 200 years in the making: Bison return to Illinois nature preserve
Rockford Register Star - November 8, 2014
The Nachusa bison
Chicago Tribune - October 21, 2014
First group of bison arrive at Nachusa Grasslands
Ogle County News - October 9, 2014
After a century, bison return to Illinois
Chicago Tribune - October 6, 2014
Bison coming to Nachusa Grasslands
Ogle County News - October 4, 2014
Bison to Return to the Prairie State
Chicago Tonight | WTTW - October 2, 2014
Bison again will thunder across Nachusa Grasslands prairie
SaukValley.com - September 30, 2014
Bison help put the "Prairie” back in Prairie State
TreeHugger - September 29, 2014
Where the buffalo roam (once again)
NIU Today - September 29, 2014
Western Illinois preserve set for return of bison
Chicago Tribune - April 22, 2014
Prairie home to be companion for Illinois bison
Chicago Tribune - April 21, 2014
AlterNet - December 31, 2014
Checking in on the Nachusa bison
Chicago Tribune - December 29, 2014
Welcome home, thundering bison, to your Prairie State
Chicago Tribune - December 26, 2014
SIU Researchers study bison return to Illinois
The Southern - November 30, 2014
Want a home where the buffalo roam? You don't have to move
SaukValley.com - November 24, 2014
A comeback 200 years in the making: Bison return to Illinois nature preserve
Rockford Register Star - November 8, 2014
The Nachusa bison
Chicago Tribune - October 21, 2014
First group of bison arrive at Nachusa Grasslands
Ogle County News - October 9, 2014
After a century, bison return to Illinois
Chicago Tribune - October 6, 2014
Bison coming to Nachusa Grasslands
Ogle County News - October 4, 2014
Bison to Return to the Prairie State
Chicago Tonight | WTTW - October 2, 2014
Bison again will thunder across Nachusa Grasslands prairie
SaukValley.com - September 30, 2014
Bison help put the "Prairie” back in Prairie State
TreeHugger - September 29, 2014
Where the buffalo roam (once again)
NIU Today - September 29, 2014
Western Illinois preserve set for return of bison
Chicago Tribune - April 22, 2014
Prairie home to be companion for Illinois bison
Chicago Tribune - April 21, 2014
Archives
The Nature Conservancy names new state director
The State Journal-Register - February 8, 2013
Nachusa Grasslands
YouTube - March 12, 2010
"Saving the Prairie One Acorn at a Time"
NPR – March 19, 2008
Field & Street
Chicago Reader - November 19, 1987
The State Journal-Register - February 8, 2013
Nachusa Grasslands
YouTube - March 12, 2010
"Saving the Prairie One Acorn at a Time"
NPR – March 19, 2008
Field & Street
Chicago Reader - November 19, 1987