Queen Anne Cemetery Prairie Restoration Workday

Come say “Hello” to one of our newest sites, Queen Anne Cemetery Prairie and its site steward: Gary! TLC recently acquired this property, which is the eternal resting place for some of the county’s early European settlers, and is especially significant due to its remnant plant communities and the intact condition of the plant soil microbiome. However, like so many others, this tiny slice of original Illinois prairie has experienced heavy encroachment from several invasive species.

This workday will be a bit different offering: LIMITED SURGICAL chainsaw work, loppering/hand cutting small woody invasives, string trimming, and pulling/digging invasive weeds.

Directions: From the intersection of route 47 and Charles Rd. head east on Charles Rd. and continue for 0.7 miles. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit to continue on Charles Rd. Continue for 0.7 miles and turn left onto Queen Anne Rd. Continue for 0.3 miles and you’ll see Queen Anne Prairie Cemetery on your left. Continue past the cemetery taking a right onto Pheasant Ln. Pull off to the side of the road to park and walk over to the cemetery.