Get Directions to Wolf Road Prairie
Hike the sidewalks left behind from a construction project halted by the Great Depression and experience nature’s comfort while in the embrace of the savanna, the wetland, and the prairie.
In July, the prairie explodes with diversity at Wolf Road Prairie.
Features:
- An intimate oak savanna
- Large prairie that includes a prairie remnant
- Wetlands with frogs, crawfish, and other creatures.
- Birds, butterflies, and more
Highlights:
- May: Wild hyacinths in the savanna
- July: Culver’s root in the prairie
Best Times to Visit:
- Spring for savanna wildflowers
- All summer long for flower shows in the prairie
Learn more about Wolf Road Prairie from these websites:
- Save the Prairie Society
- Salt Creek Greenway Association
- Forest Preserves of Cook County
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Learn about how you can volunteer!
