Under an agreement with Stoney Creek Township in Henry County, CILTI manages approximately two acres of tall grass prairie on three small pioneer cemeteries. These sites are "pockets" of prairie vegetation remaining from a time in the postglacial period when the climate was warmer and drier than it has been in recent centuries. They have remained undisturbed by agriculture and development activity since the days of pioneer settlements. CILTI's management plan includes prescribed burns as one tool to encourage prairie species and to control woody growth.

Click here for a map to two of the cemeteries (pdf file).  The third cemetery requires access through private property.

Return to properties