Clymer Meadow is the largest remaining fragment of Blackland Prairie on earth. Less than 1,000 of 2,000,000 original acres remain. This site is maintained by the Nature Conservancy, who open it once a year to the public. It has about twice the species diversity of any other prairie. The ground undulates like a waffle, with pressure ridges every few feet due to the cracking and swelling of the clay soil. Drought tolerant plants top the ridges, while deep rooted plants fill the basins. Over time, each "cell" has become a distinct micro-habitat. Truly a wonderland!!
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