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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
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