In the 500-acre South Patrol Road prairie restoration nearly 200 different plant species have been planted and visitors will see sections of 8-foot-tall prairie grasses. The area is a mix of prairie and wetlands. Grassland bird species to see/hear include meadowlarks, bobolinks, dickcissels. Frogs to see and hear include leopard frog, chorus frogs, American Toad.

Plant species to see include prairie dock, big bluestem, foxglove beardtongue, golden alexander. Blooming times will vary so don't forget to check the “Whats in Bloom” board at the Welcome Center for up-to-date in-bloom info! Take the Henslow Trail to walk in and see this incredible restoration.