The middle of America was once covered in a vast landscape of waving grasses, colorful wildflowers, grazing bison, and birdsong. Undulating hills of bluestem, switchgrass, and Indiangrass growing 3 or ...

Picture the open grasslands of North America, alive with the chatter of prairie dogs—creatures so unassuming, yet so ...

Many local trails travel through County's varied landscape. Here are eight spots to check out while the weather is warm.

The choices to improve your property can improve the greater, surrounding environment. The City of Fairmont and Martin Soil ...

While corn and soybeans dominate the Midwestern landscape today, some farmers are integrating strips of native prairie back into their fields. This conservation practice has expanded to more than ...

Learn about Illinois’ prairie ecosystems at a free lecture at 2 p.m. June 28 at the Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St., Geneva. A naturalist from Peck Farm Park will talk about common ...

How America’s prairie was nearly destroyed — and why it should be restored A new book traces the environmental collapse of a crucial ecosystem and how its return could fight climate change.

Research from West Texas shows that cattle prefer to graze on areas where prairie dogs live, refuting long-held stereotypes.

Aim: To identify potential landscapes for the conservation of the black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus; BTPD) ecosystem, across their historical geographical range within the United States.

Also, beautiful prairie scenery and overlooks of the city. MILLER BLUFF Directions: Follow County Road FA north past the weather station, turn left on Rim of the City Road. Drive to the end.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says that Prairie Chicken Day, typically held the first week in April, was canceled due to the bird's decline in population that has resulted in only ...