Illinois Ozarks
Bluff Lands Corridor Vital to Wildlife as Climate Warms
A recent report, commissioned by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, makes the strongest case yet of the crucial importance of our Mississippi River bluff corridor for the long-term vitality of wildlife in the state. The Illinois Chapter of The Nature Conservancy’s May 2011 report —Adapting Conservation to a Changing Climate: An Update to the […]
Festival of the Bluffs ~~ Hikes, Displays, Music, Food…FUN!
Monroe County boasts the greatest contiguous swath of hill prairies in the Midwest. The largest complex, at Fults Hill Prairie Nature Preserve, has been designated a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. Park Service. One of only 600 such Landmarks in the U.S., Fults Hill Prairie’s recognition is testimony to its enduring value in the […]