Prairiewood Connect Foundation

Happy National Prairie Day!

Did you know the prairie is one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world? 🌾

It’s easy to look at a field of tallgrass and see just “empty land,” but prairies are actually bustling, biodiverse havens. They have incredibly deep root systems that store massive amounts of carbon, anchor the soil, and support countless pollinators and wildlife. Yet, over 80% of original grasslands have been lost to agriculture and development.The good news? You don’t have to be a farmer or a huge landowner to help protect and restore them! Here is what you can do:

🌸 Plant Native: Swap out non-native plants or turf grass in your yard for native prairie grasses and wildflowers to feed local pollinators.
🛑 Ditch the Pesticides: Harsh chemicals harm the delicate insect populations that our prairie ecosystems rely on.
🤝 Support Conservation: Donate to or volunteer with local land trusts and nature preserves that are actively restoring native habitats.
🗣️ Spread the Word: Share this post to raise awareness about why these “wild” spaces are so important!Let’s do our part to ensure these beautiful, living landscapes don’t fade into history. 🌿✨

There is life found everywhere on the prairie!

This dragonfly is called a Vivid Dancer (Argia vivida). These insects are native to Central and North America. The male, shown here, typically has electric blue coloring with black markings, while females can be brown or blue. They are often found near water sources like streams and ponds, which they use for breeding habitats.

Learn more about why we protect this land at prairiewoodconnect.org

Happy 100th Birthday

What a gift to have you on this planet. We celebrate you today; your kindness, your dedication to protecting our natural world and wildlife, and your unwavering commitment to sharing your wisdom about the extraordinary wild places and creatures that make this Earth so remarkable.

We honor you today and we say thank you! May we all find a way forward in partnership with the natural world the way you have done so thoughtfully and intentionally throughout your 100 years on planet earth!