10 things to do for prairies
1. Create a Prairie Garden
Use native plants to bring a little bit of prairie splendor to your home. Learn how to design a prairie garden here.
2. Visit a Prairie for Pleasure
There are dozens of wonderful prairies you can visit!
3. Volunteer as a Prairie Steward
Some organizations use volunteers to conduct prairie restoration or collect seeds.
4. Lead a Prairie Activity
Lead a Prairie Activity with a school or scout group, such as holding a play about prairies.
5. Community Arts
Encourage Community Arts that celebrate prairies - like creating a Prairie Palette or holding a Moving for Monarchs dance activity
6. Play the "Build A Prairie" Game
In this educational online game, you can choose native insects, mammals, reptiles, birds and plants to "build" a prairie of your choice.
7. Participate in a Citizen Science activity at a prairie
Some prairie organizations host BioBlitz efforts
8. Join a Prairie Organization
There are several groups that specialize in prairie information and restoration. Some examples:
Missouri Prairie Foundation https://www.moprairie.org/
Native Prairies Association of Texas http://texasprairie.org/
Ohio Prairie Association http://www.ohioprairie.org/
The Prairie Enthusiasts (Wisconsin): http://www.theprairieenthusiasts.org/
9. Learn about Prairie Chickens
Learn about prairie chickens and experience Booming Prairie Chickens in the late winter/early spring.
10. Buy a Prairies Forever T-Shirt
Prairies Forever is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by volunteer efforts. We welcome your support and encourage you to make a donation, which may be considered as an eligible charitable tax deduction. We appreciate your support. Click here to learn more and see our Limited Edition t-shirts. All support is appreciated!