Introduction
| Home What is a Prairie Plant Adaptations Role of Fire Prairies in Illinois Origins of Prairie |
Physical Environment
| Geology Soils Streams Wetlands |
Plants and Animals
| Species Diversity Plant Communities Prairie Communities Dolomite Prairie Mammals Birds Insects |
Human Interactions
| Native Americans European Explorers European Settlers |
How do we know?
| Land Survey Records Fossil Pollen Herbarium Records |
Activities and Resources
| Educational Activities Plant List WWW Resources Bibliography |
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