| Over 60 percent of the 677-acre site is
protected open land that is actively used by people and wildlife. Ten
miles of trails wind through a landscape of farm fields, pastures, lakes
and ponds, native prairies and wetlands. Residents use them to walk, run,
bike, ski, ride horseback, and watch the many species of birds,
butterflies and other wildlife that are attracted to a healthy ecosystem
and native landscaping. In addition, Prairie Crossing is linked by
regional trails to the Liberty Prairie Reserve, over 3,200 acres of
legally protected farmland and dedicated Illinois' Nature Preserves.
On September 8, 2004, representatives from Ozaukee County and other
Southeastern WI communities toured Prairie Crossing to learn about this
unique development. The tour was sponsored by the Town and Country
Resource Conservation & Development, Inc.
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