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Urban Butterfly Initiative
Urban Butterfly Initiative

Urban Butterfly Initiative
Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail Hotspot
The Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail is a converted railroad bed linking Charleston and Mattoon, IL that now provides a beautiful hiking and biking path. Butterfly habitat is being established along the sides of this trail as well as at particular parking trailheads. Trailhead hotspots are listed separately. Planting for the Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail started Fall 2019.
Partners:
Ameren, Inc.

Red milkweed beetle at Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail

Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail - before

Banded hairstreak at Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail

Red milkweed beetle at Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail
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