Statistics show that 22% of North American pollinators are at risk of extinction. 34.7% of native bees are at risk of extinction, and the population of North American birds has dropped by 30% since 1970. The beloved Monarch Butterfly population has declined by over 80% since the 1980s. These creatures need our help. The United States has 63 million acres of lawn, and is a vastly untapped potential for supporting wildlife. Changing lawns is the easiest way to tackle this biodiversity crisis. 

After converting large areas of my yard to wildflowers, I noticed many different varieties of bees and butterflies visiting my wildflower patches. I watched as birds picked seeds out of the dead flower heads in the winter. I enjoyed this transition immensely. I noticed more song birds in my yard.

If you have an area in your yard that you are willing to dedicate to habitat restoration, give Perfect Prairies a call to have it done right. Create a space that flourishes and supports native bees, butterflies, and birds. The craziest part is, it can look absolutely stunning if done the right way. Contact Perfect Prairies today to become a part of this movement to restore the biodiversity of Illinois!