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Staff from Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington will be conducting a free tour for Conservation Plainfield. The driven tour will be led by Midewin staff with participants following in personal vehicles. The tour will include a full overview of the largest tallgrass prairie east of the Mississippi River and a rich history of its evolution. Transportation from Plainfield to Midewin is available on a limited basis. Participants that utilize this service are asked to meet in the parking lot of the Plainfield Park District’s Recreation/Administration, 23729 W. Ottawa St., at 8 a.m. Those who drive to Midewin on their own are asked to meet no later than 8:45 a.m. at the Midewin Welcome Center, located at 30239 South State Route 53, Wilmington. The tour will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is required and will be taken until Friday, July 16. To register or for transportation availability, call James Less at the Plainfield Park District at (815) 439-7940 or e-mail less@plainfieldparkdistrict.com. For more information on the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie or driving directions, visit the Midewin website at www.fs.fed.us/mntp/. |
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