Friends of the Indian Boundary Prairies

10/31/2023

Friends. We have always benefitted from the generosity of others. Now we want to pay it forward. Are there other any environmental groups doing good work in natural areas that you suggest we would be able to donate to? Please message us here or at [email protected]. Thanks for your help.

06/30/2023

The Friends of the Indian Boundary Prairies is honored to sponsor Janine Catchpole at the July 6th Green Drinks. Janine will be presenting "Using Native Plants in Your Landscaping". I have personally seen Janine's presentation and it is very informative and perfect if you are considering your own native landscaping. This is a free must-see event! Use the link below to register. Seats fill fast!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-native-plants-in-your-landscape-tickets-668461896527

05/12/2023

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!
The Friends will be hosting their annual picnic on Saturday August 5, 2023. We are in the planning process, but it's going to be big! Friends, food, games, and give-aways. More updates will be posted. If you'd like to get on our mailing and invitation list, message here or email [email protected].

05/12/2023

It's that time of year again!!! Time to purchase your native plants in support of the INPS Southern Chapter and Green Earth, Inc.

05/12/2023

We've recently joined the Bremen Township team. Through collaborative efforts, we hope to enrich the experience of residents through environmental programs and presentations. Thank you Bremen Township!

04/28/2023

Reminder to anyone who can help, we are participating in the Midlothian Spring Clean Up tomorrow, Saturday, April 29th. Meet at the Village Garage at 8:30. We'll be taking some assignments and also cleaning up some prairies. Hope to see you there.

04/24/2023

This coming Saturday, April 29, 2023, the Friends will be participating in Midlothian Clean-Up. We have always been grateful to the Village of Midlothian for being a good neighbor to the prairies (Sundrop Prairie is bordered on 2 sides by Midlothian, and the northwest side of Paintbrush Prairie is bordered by Midlothian). Through the years, due to the generosity of the village, we have been able to dispose of some rather large items found on the prairies. To support the village we will be taking on assignments throughout the village, wherever they need us. We will be meeting at the village garage at 9:00 a.m. For more information see the Village website. Come out and meet some Friends!

This event is designed to bring residents and community members together to clean up and beautify our Village.  Tasks such as clearing overgrown vegetation, picking up trash and clearing debris are just a few ways we can keep Midlothian looking its best.

03/22/2023

Good Morning Friends! We'd like to let everyone know that due to the many, many issues, and the cost of maintenance, we are discontinuing our website; www.ibprairies.org. Our contact information linked to the website ([email protected]) will also be unavailable. We're still going strong and available to anyone and everyone. If you'd like to contact us, please message here or send an email to [email protected]. We will answer promptly. Thank you for your interest in The Friends of the Indian Boundary Prairies. Going strong since 1985!

03/12/2023

A little walk on a little prairie. It's apparent that a contract prescribed burn was done in the wetland this past fall. If you're squeamish you might not want to come upon a dead animal. But it is as much a part of nature as the plants and various critters you may discover in a prairie wetland.

If you're interested in learning more, or having a tour of one of the preserves, drop us a line at [email protected], visit our website at www.ibprairies.org, or message here.

08/01/2022

This Sunday, August 7th is the Annual Friends of the Indian Boundary Prairies picnic. The picnic takes place at Midlothian Meadows, 155th and Pulaski, Grove 2 We will be providing refreshments. Please RSVP at https://ibprairies.org/contact-us/

04/20/2022

Thank you to all who came out on Saturday, April 16th for the annual Midlothian Clean Up Day. It was a good day and we collected a lot of trash on Central Park bordering the Nature Conservancy property. Thanks to Phil and Patti Hahn, Ron K. Cindy B., and George D. and Mary Anicich