Elmhurst has a rare and unique opportunity to maintain and display a prairie in otherwise developed surroundings, thereby preserving a living time capsule of Illinois in its original state. As a remnant of the presettlement landscape, it is a living museum. As a landscape dominated by unmown grasses, it serves as visual contrast to lawns and tree-lined streets. It is a place in the midst of our schools and homes to teach preservation and the values of the natural world. One of the outstanding features of the prairie is its diversity.
Every square yard is different from every other.
It is an archetype of the world's ecosystems and their complexities. As an historical landscape and plant museum, this land is a nearby reminder that Illinois is the Prairie State. Back to the Index Elmhurst Park District 225 Prospect, Elmhurst, IL 60126 PhoneNo.