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Photo of Bison adult and calf at Nachusa Grasslands.

What Bison Teach Us: A Decade of Growth and Conservation in the Chicago Area

Jul 31, 2025 ● By Sheryl DeVore

Bison once roamed the Midwest in the millions, and today they’re helping restore native habitat at Nachusa Grasslands, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and Kankakee Sands. These wild herds support biodiversity, deepen cultural connections and offer a living link to Illinois’ tallgrass prairie past.

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A Bell’s vireo rests in branches at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie.

Fall Migration Photography Tour at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Sep 15, 2022

Participants can experience native woodland birds, butterflies and other migrating prairie species, and learn new ways to take photos of them on National Public Lands Day, September 24.

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Bald Eagles Return to the Midwest

Dec 30, 2021

The Return of Bald Eagles to the Chicago Area: A Conservation Success Story, will be a virtual panel discussion with Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and partners via Zoom from 6 to 6:40 p.m., January 10.

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