Prairie Guide

Things To Look For In The Prairie:

Grasses	Perrenials
Big Bluestem	Black-eyed Susan
Buffalo Grass	Butterfly Weed
Indian Grass	False Dragonhead
Little Bluestem	Missouri Goldenrod
Prairie Switch Grass	Mountain Mint
Prairie Dropseed	New England Aster
	Prairie Blazing Star
	Prairie Dock
	Rattlesnake Master
	White Wild Indigo
Insects, Amphibians, & Mammals	Birds
Dragonflies (female)	American Kestrel
Butterflies	Mourning Dove
American Toad	Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Eastern Cottontail Rabbit	American Robin
Red Fox	House Finch
	American Goldfinch
	Chipping Sparrow

Activity

Wildlife Scavenger Hunt

Search for pictures of and more information on at least 2 items from 2 different categories above. Print the pictures. Visit the Green Center Prairie and try to locate the items you selected.

Notes

Prairies are dynamic ecosystems. The plants you see will change throughout the year. The animals and birds you see will change throughout the day and throughout the year. When searching, pay special attention to the growing cycle of grasses and perennials, the times animals are active, and the migratory habits of birds.

If you locate any of the items on your list, then please do not disturb them or remove them from the Prairie. Observe them in their natural habitat and leave them for others to enjoy!