Today marks the 30th anniversary of Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, the first national tallgrass prairie in the country and the largest landscape in Will County, Illinois. Openlands, in partnership with @wetlandsinitiative, @u.s.forestservice and a coalition of more than 23 partners, have worked in protecting and restoring this site. Today, Midewin’s 20,000 acres protect globally-rare and unique habitats, a vital herd of American bison, and imperiled grassland birds whose lives depend on its

9.8K views · 239 reactions | Those who headed out to U.S. Forest Service - Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie on Saturday had some prime viewing of the bison herd. | Forest Preserve District of Will County | Facebook

34 reactions · 3 comments | Howling coyote at midewin national tallgrass prairie | Where's Wildlife | Facebook