The Prairie Project
We are happy to have begun the process of creating a natural prairie at the church. The Green Team is busy working with experts to prepare for a native prairie planting on 2+ acres of vacant land north of our church. The space will be seeded with native wildflowers and plants that attract beneficial insects and pollinators. As with most new plantings, our prairie will take several years to fully develop, so please be patient. We expect it to look sparse and rough next summer. After that, it should improve and mature each year, and be established, thick, and colorful within 5 years. Our firm goal is to fund this enhancement to our property by grants and individual donations without hitting the church budget. If you have questions, want to make a donation, or get involved, please text or call Rob Mentzer at 309-824-0966 or any member of the Green Team.