GPF was formed in 1984, when a group of citizens from Champaign-Urbana, IL, joined together with a commitment to preserve and restore tallgrass prairie in east central Illinois. In addition to prairie and woodland preservation, we also practice prairie and wetland reconstruction, extensive tree planting and community education.
Visit https://www.grandprairiefriends.org/places-we-protect to learn about Grand Prairie Friends 1200+ acre of preserves. Soak in nature at one of our properties. We're protecting it for you and for future generations to enjoy.