Polk

Points of Interest:

• Experience one of the last prairie remnants in the Springfield-Bolivar region.
• The only prairie natural area accessible by a multi-use non-motorized trail.
• See a variety of prairie plants, including the uncommon prairie turnip.

Natural History:

The name is French for “the little gem” and recognizes the French influence on Missouri as well as the gemlike quality of this small but biologically valuable prairie.

Points of Interest:

• Explore the largest publicly owned prairie formed on soils developed in loess over limestone and shale deposits.
• Look for over 180 native plant species including dozens of prairie wildflower species.

Natural Features Description:

This prairie was part of a larger prairie known to early settlers as the twenty-five mile prairie. Today this prairie remnant is the best and largest high quality piece left.