Get Directions to Lockport Prairie
This rare and expansive prairie is built upon a base of dolomite limestone. Buffered by river and wetland, the prairie comes to life with squadrons of water-loving dragonflies and fields of pink nodding wild onion.
In late July, pink blooms nodding wild onions are the highlight of Lockport Prairie.
Features:
- Wide-open expanse rare dolomite prairie and surrounding wetlands
Highlights:
- Wildflowers
- Zooming dragonflies
- Frogs, turtles, and birds in the wetlands
- Mysterious morning fog
Best Times to Visit:
- May through September for prairie flowers and grasses
- Late July: Wonderful display of nodding wild onion
Mike’s Thoughts: On foggy mornings, the preserve can feel like you’ve traveled back in time when the Illinois prairies seemed endless.
Learn more about Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve from these websites:
