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Illinois - Prairie This excellent site from the Illinois State Museum contains information on prairie ecosystems, restoration, and guidelines for planting a prairie garden. Native Plants for Planting along Roadsides in Illinois A series of charts which give scientific and common names, type of wildlife attracted, and more from Kenneth R. Robertson, a botanist with the Illinois Natural History Survey. Species Lists for Illinois Plants Additional information about plant species from Kenneth R. Robertson. Landscaping with Native Plants Consult the two above lists to find plants that attract birds and insects and the plants' species names. Illinois Moth and Butterfly Poster Gives common and scientific names for Illinois moths and butterflies and common names of plants to attract them. Illinois Organisms and Ecosystems Click on a link to find general information and a picture. |
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Audubon Society: Illinois Birds Click on a link to find general information and a picture. Illinois birds This site provides detailed information about species from the Illinois Natural Resources Information Network. Prairie Chickens and the Prairie in Illinois This "museum in the classroom" was created by Illinois third and fourth graders Wild About Animals These pages were created by the Illinois Office of Land Management and Education. Wild About Plants These pages were created by the Illinois Office of Land Management and Education. |