A prairie is an ecosystem that is defined by an abundance of grasses such as big bluestem, indian grass and switchgrass, as well as many types of wildflowers. A mesic prairie is a prairie that ...

Essig, the artist, says the frontispiece of a rancher riding among the prairie grass is an invitation to come, explore and see this natural habitat. She hopes that the large format of images will ...

Native prairie grasses adapted to the fires by developing deep root systems that extend 3 to 15 feet into the soil. These roots help the plants survive fires and thrive afterward. Natural ...

Prairie dogs live in underground burrows ... These large squirrels emerge from their burrows in daylight to forage and feed on grasses, roots, and seeds. They communicate with loud cries.

DOUGLAS COUNTY — Prairie strips, buffer strips, vegetative strips, terraces - a strip by any other name is still doing good ...