Prairie Works is the source for ecological and landscape services in Northwest Illinois. Prairie Works can assist on projects large and small ranging from prairie and woodland restoration, invasive species control, controlled burning, bio-engineered erosion control and landscaping through the use of native plants. Prairie Works offers an environmentally friendly and dynamic solution to traditional land use practices and strives to connect people to the natural history of the area.

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Monthly Archive for February, 2008

Snow Update

FEB 26 - 4.1 inches of greasy snow fell yesterday and this morning. This was accompanied by .60 inches of rain. The season total now stands at 66.4 inches. The record from 1961-1962 is 75.7 inches. With 22% of the seasons snow usually falling after this date, I think we have a shot at the record…

Mountain Lion Happenings

Rudolph Steiner & BD Ag.

Paul B. Schoenekaese

Snow Update

2008 Green Fair

Earl L. Butz

Ash Wednesday Snowstorm

The Chestnut

Winter Weather - so far