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Season 2, Episode 107
🌾 On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kaitlyn Blum welcomes restoration ecologists Molly Duncan and Tyler Pellegrini to share the story of the Nachusa Grasslands near Franklin Grove, Illinois.
Once just 400 acres in the mid-1980s, Nachusa has grown into a 4,000-acre preserve of tallgrass prairies, wetlands, and woodlands—all thanks to dedicated staff, researchers, and a powerful volunteer community. 🦬
Tune in to hear about:
The return of the American bison after more than a century
What restoration ecology looks like through the seasons
The incredible diversity of birds, mammals, and insects at Nachusa
How YOU can get involved through volunteer days, bison tours, and the Fall Festival on September 20 🎶
Nachusa Grasslands isn’t just a preserve—it’s proof of what communities can accomplish together.
👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more local stories from Rock Falls and beyond.
🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online
🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:
0:41 - What is the Nachusa Grasslands?
4:14 - What is a Restoration Ecologist?
5:58 - What Animals Can you See?
8:09 - How to Get Involved
8:50 - Upcoming Events
10:16 - Want More Information?
12:34 - Kaitlyn's Question of the Day!
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By The Radar Free PressSeason 2, Episode 107
🌾 On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kaitlyn Blum welcomes restoration ecologists Molly Duncan and Tyler Pellegrini to share the story of the Nachusa Grasslands near Franklin Grove, Illinois.
Once just 400 acres in the mid-1980s, Nachusa has grown into a 4,000-acre preserve of tallgrass prairies, wetlands, and woodlands—all thanks to dedicated staff, researchers, and a powerful volunteer community. 🦬
Tune in to hear about:
The return of the American bison after more than a century
What restoration ecology looks like through the seasons
The incredible diversity of birds, mammals, and insects at Nachusa
How YOU can get involved through volunteer days, bison tours, and the Fall Festival on September 20 🎶
Nachusa Grasslands isn’t just a preserve—it’s proof of what communities can accomplish together.
👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more local stories from Rock Falls and beyond.
🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online
🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:
0:41 - What is the Nachusa Grasslands?
4:14 - What is a Restoration Ecologist?
5:58 - What Animals Can you See?
8:09 - How to Get Involved
8:50 - Upcoming Events
10:16 - Want More Information?
12:34 - Kaitlyn's Question of the Day!
Check out The Radar Free Press and Follow us on all social media platforms below:
Facebook
YouTube
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
iHeart Radio
Rumble
TikTok
X
Instagram
Threads
#grasslands #wildbison #naturepreserve #naturephotography #recreaton