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SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTALISTS

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, established in 1996, spans 19,000 acres of restored land from the former Joliet Arsenal. As the first national tallgrass prairie in the United States, it offers a glimpse into Illinois' rich natural history. This sanctuary is vital for native flora, featuring plants like Lobelia and Fleabane, and aims to heal and restore the region's ecosystem. Located just 40 miles southwest of Chicago, Midewin is easily accessible, providing millions with a chance to explore and appreciate these unique landscapes and their historical significance.

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SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTALISTS

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  1. SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTALISTS

  2. Fleabane (white weed) Native Prairie Plant

  3. Lobelia LOBELIA Native Prairie Plant

  4. History History....The Joliet Arsenal was a 23,500-acre site where ammunition was once produced for the United States Army. Today 19,00 acres of the former arsenal are the largest piece of protected open space in northeastern Illinois and the first national tallgrass prairie in the United States. Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie was established by law on February 10, 1996, and the land transfer from the Army to the USDA Forest Service began in 1997. Located 40 miles southwest of Chicago, the site is within easy reach of more than 8 million people. “Midewin” is the Potawatomi word for healing. Thousands of acres of the former arsenal will require healing to return to the healthy prairies for which Illinois was famed. (OPENLANDS PROJECT, 1999)

  5. A Day at Midewin

  6. Red Clover

  7. Black-Eyed Susan

  8. Deptford Pink

  9. Yarrow

  10. Hoary Vervain

  11. Prairie Plant Analysis

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