Sep
18
Cemetery Prairies
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
More than 20 pioneer prairie cemeteries have been turned into Nature Preserves. Although they are all small, they still hold great value. Larger preserves could support more species and be more stable over time, but small prairies are still important especially because so few remain. In this visual presentation, we’ll explore several pioneer cemeteries, looking at their importance, the challenges they face, and how volunteers can help protect them. Jack Shouba, an educator, botanist, and nature photographer, will guide us.