Sunset Fire & Picnic on the Prairie

The prairie fires that awed early settlers in Illinois were vital to the health of the prairie landscape. This popular event provides an increased understanding of how important fire was (and still is) to our natural areas. We’ll start the evening with a picnic and brief presentation behind the Nature Center (grilled food and beverages will be available for purchase, or you may bring your own). After the presentation, sit back and watch as trained staff carefully ignite a portion of the prairie at sunset — a sight not to be missed!