Protecting our
Natural Heritage
Protecting our
Natural Heritage
Become an Enthusiast
There are many ways to be a Prairie Enthusiast! By donating, volunteering, protecting private land or connecting with your local chapter, you are a member of a community saving the native landscapes we love.
CONNECT
Connect with your local chapter and regional conservation projects, sign up for our newsletter, and attend events
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer to connect with beautiful land and your neighbors, guided by experts in the field.
Become an Enthusiast
There are many ways to be a Prairie Enthusiast! Through membership, donating, volunteering, planned giving and protecting private land, everyone in the Upper Midwest can help save the landscapes we love.
JOIN
Become a member to support your local chapter and regional conservation projects.
DONATE
Invest in our grassroots organization to protect your local prairies and their endangered wildlife.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer to connect with beautiful land and your neighbors, guided by experts in the field.
Receive monthly updates from the field and opportunities to help protect prairies near you.
Photo Credit: Eric Preston
Restore and protect
Wide open prairies and oak savannas once covered the Upper Midwest. Today, only a tiny fraction of these fire-dependent ecosystems remain. Prairie habitats are some of the most unique on Earth, home to many specialized and endangered species. Our community works hard to protect and manage these complex natural areas, and teach our neighbors why they matter.
Find your chapter
The Prairie Enthusiasts is made up of 11 chapters across Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota. All chapters are funded by our generous members and donors, supported by a small-yet-mighty staff, and run by volunteers. Each chapter designs its own projects and events based on local land needs and opportunities. New chapter members of all ages are always welcome!
Photo Credit: Eric Preston
Photo Credit: Eric Preston
Gather together
Every year, Prairie Enthusiast members across the Upper Midwest gather together for some very special events. Local chapters host field trips, work parties and workshops. All members are invited to celebrate the land at our annual picnic. And we host online events, including the TPE Virtual Conference, to learn from each other and make regional conservation progress from miles apart.