Tallgrass prairie

by Elizabeth Bach, Research Scientist at Nachusa Grasslands This blog originally appeared in The Applied Ecologist blog on Dec. 7, 2021. Nachusa Grasslands prairie restoration photo by Dee Hudson T…

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas😉

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas 🇺🇸

Explore the untouched beauty of Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve near Strong City, Kansas! 🌾 Immerse yourself in the vast expanses of native grasses and rolling hills that define the heartland's landscape. Discover the wonders of this unique ecosystem and experience the tranquility of the prairie. Plan your visit today! #TallgrassPrairie #StrongCityKS #KansasExploration #Kansas

National Prairie Day promotes the appreciation and conservation of America's native prairies.

Everything you need to know to plan a great visit to Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas. Top things to do, photos and video, history, and more.

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Flint Hills, Kansas. This sun-drenched landscape showcases a seemingly endless expanse of golden tallgrass prairie stretching to the horizon. The gentle undulations of the land create a mesmerizing visual symphony, while the distant cry of a meadowlark adds a touch of wildness and freedom to the scene. The image captures the essence of the American heartland, evoking a sense of connection to nature and the vastness of the prairie…

From boosting conservation knowledge to offering stunning wild plant diversity, discover our drive behind this amazing new attraction.

Fewer than 40 percent of the 550 million acres of historical grasslands that once stretched from Alberta to Mexico remain today. Most of these grassland acres were converted to cropland, others to energy development or other uses. As these tallgrass, mixed grass, shortgrass prairies, and desert grasslands are lost, so are the wildlife that depend on them. Not surprisingly, grassland species are among the most imperiled group of birds in the United States: Total populations have declined more…

Learn why a prairie yard with native grasses is far more earth-friendly than a standard tuf-grass lawn.