Twenty-three years ago, my family and I purchased fifty acres of overgrazed woods, some highly erodible farm ground, and an old pasture made impenetrable by the coverage of thorny shrubs. In the ensuing years, we have improved the timber stand, implemented erosion control measures, nurtured the pasture toward becoming an oak/hickory stand, built trails and bridges, and planted a small prairie. Come enjoy a stroll through the woods and observe what we are still doing to increase the diversity of plant and animal life in our woods and fields.

Where's the tour? Registered attendees will be sent the address of the tour location via email.

Sign up for more tours! The McDonough County Conservation Tours are a series that runs throughout the summer of 2025.
Prairie Land Conservancy & McDonough County Health Department Wellness Walk, May 31, 9 AM to 11 AM
Williams Woods and Prairie Tour, June 7, 9 AM to 11 AM
Brent Fowler Prairie Wagon Tours, July 5,  8:30 AM to 11 AM 

Owsley Prairie & Wetland Tour, July 12, starting at 9 AM to 11 AM
Gerald White Prairie Wagon Tours, July 25, 5:30-7:30 PM
Gerald White Prairie Wagon Tours, July 26, 9-11 AM
Brent Fowler Prairie Wagon Tours, August 9, 8:30 AM to 11 AM

IDNR-Angella Moorehouse Prairie Tour, August 29, 5 to 6 PM