Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve (Schererville, Indiana)
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Schererville, Indiana
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World / United States / Indiana
nature preserve, prairie, National Natural Landmark
Hoosier Prairie began in the 1970s as wasteland that conservation organization found of a unique interest. From a core of 304 acres (123 ha), it has grown to 1,547 acres (626 ha) of important prairie habitat. The area was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974 and a State Nature Preserve in 1977. The sandy soil creates a variety of habitats, from oak barrens, wet prairie, including sedge meadows and prairie marshes. More than 350 native species of vascular plants have been identified. A minimum of 43 species are uncommon in the State of Indiana. It is a unit of Indiana Dunes National Park.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoosier_Prairie_State_Nature_Preserve
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Coordinates: 41°31'14"N 87°27'7"W
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- Downtown Highland 3.7 km
- Wicker Memorial Park Golf Course 4.9 km
- Homestead 4.9 km
- Wicker Memorial Park 5 km
- Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ) 6.8 km
- Woodmar 7.2 km
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- Lake County, Indiana 9 km