Santa Fe Prairie Nature Preserve
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4.6 (131)A rare glacial prairie remnant rich in native wildflowers, anchored by a restored historic caboose visitor center.
Description
Resting on a glacial gravel bar left 15,000 years ago, this 10.8-acre preserve maintains an authentic pre-settlement tallgrass landscape in Hodgkins. Walking paths guide visitors through the rare mesic prairie, winding past blazing stars, coneflowers, and big bluestem among more than 250 native plant species. A restored historic BNSF caboose serves as the on-site visitor center.
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