Rt.66 Prairie Litchfield

Rt.66 Prairie Litchfield A beautifully restored wildflower prairie where you can learn about Montgomery County's prairie heritage. Motorcoach parking is available.

It’s the only such place along the Historic Old Route 66 and is a unique stop for tourists on the Mother Road.

A few pics from today's burn.
02/26/2026

A few pics from today's burn.

Presented by Matt Hayes, PhD and assistant director of the Illinois Audubon Society with over 20 years experience as an ...
01/12/2025

Presented by Matt Hayes, PhD and assistant director of the Illinois Audubon Society with over 20 years experience as an avian biologist working with cranes, plovers and songbirds.

REMINDER: “Woodpeckers of Illinois” will be presented live via Zoom on Sunday, January 12th at 1:00 p.m. You can connect to this program on your internet browser using the link below. No registration, password or app download required.

Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7657996665?pwd=VHBXWW5JRlRWS1RJaVVHN0M2dHZQZz09&omn=87116776926

Meeting ID: 765 799 6665
Passcode: 1897

Program Description: There are seven woodpecker species found in Illinois. We see many of them in our backyards throughout the year while some are only present during the breeding season. How well do we know these familiar birds? This presentation focuses on the biology and ecology of woodpeckers as a group and focuses on the seven, formerly eight, species regularly observed in Illinois.

About our Presenter: Matt Hayes, PhD is the Assistant Director of the Illinois Audubon Society with over 20 years experience as an avian biologist working with cranes, plovers, and songbirds. He has studied population dynamics, behavior, and mating systems and has taught courses at the collegiate level.

Photo: Bill Ludemann

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Litchfield, IL
62056

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