Many sites remain to be added. Most of the listed sites are in the northeastern part of the state. Small prairie remnants have survived as part of cemeteries established by the early settlers. These are located throughout the state, and some have been identified as nature preserves. Go to list of prairie cemetery nature preserves.
Fire is a natural occurrence in the life of the prairie.
Periodic burning of a prairie is necessary to stimulate growth of prairie plants and inhibit the growth of alien species. More information on prairie fire , including a picture of a controlled burn. This page is maintained by Jan Strasma.