Garfield Farm Prairie Page

Big Blue Stem grasses against a bur oak tree at Garfield Farm.

Mill Creek Prairie at Garfield Farm

The 20 Mill Creek Prairie and Sedge Meadow was never plowed though grazed and cut for prairie hay. It is described in 1840 family records as 80 rods west of the house constantly flowing with water. Ditching tile was later laid through it reducing visible surface water except in the creek channel. It is part of the upper Mill Creek watershed the drains in to the Fox River. In 1990, the museum began raising $180,000 for its acquisition and perpetual care. At $6000 an acre, 11 acres remain to be secured. Over 1000 households from 20 states have contributed to this fund.

Listing of prairie and other native species at Garfield Farm.

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Last revision: 20 FEB 1997