Prairie Rescue 2003

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Prairie is an important part of Iowa's natural heritage. At one time it covered almost 80 percent of the state, but 99.9 percent of Iowa's original prairie is now gone. Though Iowa's prairies once maintained themselves through prairie fire and other natural means, many of our remaining prairies require human intervention to keep them healthy.

During the Prairie Rescue Event, volunteers will clear invading brush and trees from Iowa's prairie remnants or conduct other protection activities. In addition, on-site experts will provide guidance and prairie education. This is a chance for adults and kids to learn and help!

Links to 2003 Prairie Rescue Sites
 Western Iowa Prairie Rescue Locations (and dates)
Mt. Talbot State Preserve (4/12)
Loess Hills State Forest Overlook (4/12)
Folsom Point Preserve (4/12)
Waubonsie State Park (4/26)
Nestor Stiles Prairie Preserve (4/26)
Preparation Canyon State Park (4/26)
Vincent Bluffs Preserve (4/26)
Sheeder Prairie Preserve (4/26)

 Central Iowa Prairie Rescue Locations (and dates)
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge (4/19)
Brushy Creek State Park (4/26)
Big Creek State Park (4/26)
Rock Creek State Park (4/26)
Stephens State Forest (4/26)
Great Western Trail (4/19)
Elk Rock State Park (4/26)
Bobwhite State Park (4/26)
McRae Park (4/26)
Ames High Prairie State Preserve (4/26)
Willowbrook Elementary Prairie (4/26)
Nine Eagles State Park (4/26)

Eastern Iowa Prairie Rescue Locations: (and dates)
 Raymond Outcrop Prairie (4/12)
 Clear Creek Fish & Wildlife Area (4/26)
 Volga River Recreation Area (4/26)
 Mines of Spain State Park (4/26)
 Eddyville Dunes (4/26)
 Breen Prairie Farm (4/26)
 Rochester Cemetery (4/26)
 Greiner Nature Preserve (4/27)
 Hayden Prairie Preserve (5/3)

View the statewide 2003 Prairie Rescue press release.

For more information, e-mail Cathy Engstrom, Director of Communications, or call (515) 288-1846.