National Bison Day celebration at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Guided expeditions will be held at 10 and 11:30 a.m.; and 1 and 2:30 p.m. Guides will be available to provide information and updates pertaining to tallgrass prairie ecosystems and restoration, land use history and bison. Participants will meet at the Iron Bridge Trailhead parking lot, approximately 2.5 miles north of the Welcome Center, on Route 53.
 Registration is required to participate in the adventure by calling 815-423-6370, or e-mail Midewin_RSVP@fs .fed.us.
 The Information Trailer at Iron Bridge Trailhead will also be open on Nov. 4th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., where Volunteer Rangers will be on hand to provide information to the public. The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Welcome Center will be open as well, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Date: 
Saturday, November 4, 2017 - 10:00am