Hanley Savanna

Hanley Savanna is a 160-acre restoration site in Hanover, Illinois, owned by TPE and managed by Northwest Illinois Prairie Enthusiasts since 2003. It features diverse prairie ecosystems, including tall grass prairies, oak savannas, fens, sand blowouts, and black oak barrens. The site connects to neighboring protected areas, forming the largest protected area in northwest Illinois.

Visitors to Hanley Savanna can explore hiking trails that offer views of native prairie plants and various grassland and woodland birds. Interpretive signage near Whitton and Hanover Hill Roads provides historical information about the site, details on prairies, and a trail map for convenience. This site serves as a gateway to the natural areas stretching from bluff tops to the Mississippi River.

Elmoville Prairie, located in rural Stockton, Illinois, is an original prairie remnant that has undergone restoration efforts by NIPE since the 1990s. The site boasts impressive plant diversity across its 3+-acre area, showcasing the results of ongoing maintenance to control smooth sumac growth. Research projects conducted at Elmoville Prairie have focused on topics such as mycorrhizal fungi, butterfly surveys, and bat populations.

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