Butterfly & Bird Prairie

This native plant habitat is a mixture of numerous milkweeds and wildflowers. The wide variety of species were each chosen to create a sanctuary, specifically to feed and protect our butterflies, bees, birds and other pollinators. This field, designed by Rendleman Orchards, meets the four critical elements of a certified Illinois Audubon Society Bird and Butterfly Sanctuary; food, shelter, water and space. The majority of the food we eat requires pollinators. As farmers, we feel it our duty to leave our world a better place for the next generation.