What is a Prairie and Why is it Important? The 4th Years Working in the Prairie Judy Hill, our resident Elementary Science Instructor, helped build our prairie in 2005. The prairie was built to increase our student’s understanding of this special ecosystem. Working Together - Brady, Henry, Nico, & Isiah Julia, Maya, & Makiah A prairie is a unique and complex ecosystem that is made up of grasses and wildflowers with special roots systems, which allow them to survive during droughts. Their root systems also help hold the soil in place, and allow for the absorption of water when precipitation does occur. Prairies require little maintenance because they do not need fertilizers or pesticides. They also provide a habitat for rare, native animal species like birds, insects, reptiles, along with other wildlife. Unfortunately, most of the original prairies in the Michiana area have been lost to farming, continued urban sp...
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