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2400 Compass Road
Glenview, IL 60026
For Information (847) 901-6828
Hours:
Prairie and exterior exhibits: Daily, sunrise to sunset
Interpretive Center:
April: Sat. 10 am-2 pm
May: Sat. & Sun. 10 am-2 pm
June-August: Tues/Thurs/Sa/Sun 9 am-3 pm
 Map/Directions
Air Station Prairie gives visitors the opportunity to experience what much of northern Illinois was like during pre-settlement conditions. Exhibits at the Tyner Interpretive Center provide a better understanding of this unique environment while pathways through the property allow visitors to experience the changes in the prairie through the various seasons.
The 3,000-square foot Interpretive Center also serves as a showcase for "green technology," and has been certified by the U. S. Green Building Council as LEED Platinum, the highest possible designation under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system. The building features a number of environmentally sound design attributes including a Green roof.
Air Station Prairie is a 32-acre remnant of a tallgrass prairie than once stretched for millions of square miles across much of the North American continent. It has a 13,000-year history and some very surprising stories to tell. Come explore and enjoy our exhibits, our "Teaching Prairie" and interpretive nature trails. Look carefully, and you will discover:
- who walked this land for hundreds of years before you
- the invention that tipped the balance for the North American prairies, and began their disappearance
- why it is called “Air Station Prairie” and the surprising role it played in World War II
- some of the animals and plants of the prairie and the strategies they’ve adopted over time to deal with drought and rain, heat, cold and fire
- the story of prairie soil, and your chance to take a worm’s-eye view beneath the prairie
- a ‘green’ building-how it works and why it is so important to us today
- some historical ‘Heroes of the Prairie’ who have worked hard to preserve this unique type of natural system
- how you can help protect our prairie heritage.
The Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center is available for public use as a meeting place for volunteers, for tour groups and for school field trips to educate through presentations, interpretive displays, literature and self-guided tours.
For information about programs, workdays or tours, or to schedule a visit for your school or scout group, contact The Grove at 847-299-6096.
 Prairie Restoration Work Days
Sponsored by the North Branch Restoration Project, seasonal activities include brush cutting, weed removal and seed collection. For a work day schedule visit the NBRP website at www.northbranchrestoration.org.
Plant a Rain Garden
Glenview residents can help our local environment by planting a rain garden in their yard. Rain gardens reduce the amount of water conveyed into the local storm water system. The vegetation in a rain garden filters the water, reducing pollutants that can end up in our natural waterways. The Village of Glenview currently has a program to partially reimburse residents for costs involved in planting a rain garden. For details on this programs, click here.
The following programs will be offered in Summer 2008.
A Prairie Primer
Who forgot to mow the lawn? Why are there plants growing on that roof? what is a tallgrass prairie and who lives there? These questions and more will be answered when children take this exciting introduction to Illinios prairies. Each child will receive a packet of prairie seeds to ake home and plant next spring. Dress for the weather and wear rugged shoes.
WHO: Ages 8 to 12
WHEN: August 7, August 17
WHERE: Tyner Interpretive Center, Air Station Prairie, 2400 Compass Rd.
It's Easy Being Green
Everyone wants to be "green" but what does it really mean? Discover what LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified is and learn how to "green" up your lifestyle. Find out how the Tyner Interpretive Center's sustainable features operate and what it takes to incorporate some of these eco-friendly features into your own home.
WHO: Ages 13-adult
WHEN: August 5, August 16
WHERE: Tyner Interpretive Center, Air Station Prairie, 2400 Compass Rd.
Butterfly Boogie
Butterflies are an important part of a prairie. Discover the different stages a butterfly goes through, what they like to eat, and where butterflies like to live. Join in as we go on a butterfly hunt to find which ones live on the Air Station Prairie.
WHO: Ages 3-5 years with an adult
WHEN: July 19, August 3
WHERE: Tyner Interpretive Center, Air Station Prairie, 2400 Compass Rd.
For details on class dates, times and fees, click here.
Last updated 11/1/07
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Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center 
Ph: 847.657.3215 
