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Prairie Tour

September 25, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Enjoy the beautiful grasses and wildflowers of the restored prairie at Paul Wightman Subterranean Nature Preserve, 3325 G Road, Fults, while learning about the ecology of the plantings on this guided tour. Clifftop board member and SWIC Biology Professor, Laura Schaefer, will be your guide. Topics discussed may include learning some of the key plants and wildlife associated with the prairie ecosystem and how biologically diverse, productive and beneficial native grasslands can be. Sturdy shoes or boots, socks, long pants, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen and water are recommended. As an added bonus of this tour, participants will be allowed to collect seed to take home.

This guided tour is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Tour will begin at the pavilion located near the parking lot. In the event of cancellation, please check our Facebook page the morning of the tour.

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Date:
September 25, 2021
Time:
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Website:
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Venue

Paul Wightman Subterranean Nature Preserve
3255 G Road
Fults, IL 62244 United States
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Phone
618-458-4674
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Organizer

Clifftop
Phone
(618)458-4674
Email
clifftop@htc.net
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