Places We Protect. Joseph H. Williams , founder of TNC's Oklahoma chapter, laid the groundwork for generations of tallgrass prairie conservation in this state and beyond.
Oklahoma's Tallgrass Prairie Preserve was renamed in his honor in The Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve at 39, acres is the largest protected piece of tallgrass prairie left on earth. The Tallgrass Prairie Preserve offers excellent wildlife watching opportunities and exceptional views of a variety of natural habitats. Over plants, birds and 80 mammals make this prairie home. Visitors can experience the wide-open prairie and the patches of crosstimbers forest by circling the mile bison driving loop, hiking along designated trails and stopping to take in the views at various scenic turnouts.
Limited Access. Hunting, fishing, camping, dogs and off-roading are not permitted. Pawhuska, OK. View Directions Open in Maps. Explore our work in Oklahoma. His works have inspired generations, and much of his life was spent in a small cabin, now located on the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. Space is limited and tours are free. If you are interesting in attending, each person attending should send an email to tallgrass. Discover the wildlife and diversity in this expansive sea of grasses.
American Burying Beetle: Listed as an endangered species in , the American burying beetle can be found at the Joseph H. Greater Prairie Chicken: Booming and dancing during a mating ritual in the wide open spaces of the prairie. Tallgrass Prairie Preserve: Sunset over the prairie illuminates a field of coneflowers. Cinnamon Spring: A cinnamon colored bison calf trots through the blooming tallgrass prairie. Setting Fire: Since the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve has utilized prescribed fire as a conservation tool for habitat restoration.
Bobcat at Tallgrass: Spotted in the trees roaming the preserve. Charismatic Megafauna: Furry, fierce and a force of the Great Plains grasslands, we are protecting North America's most iconic and charismatic megafauna. The visitor center at Tallgrass Prairie Preserve attracts thousands of visitors from across the world each year. Our volunteer docents tell the inspirational story of the prairie, its history, ecology and wildlife. During the months of October and first half of November the bison herd may be relocated to the north pasture, and will not be visible from the road until after we conclude our annual roundup.
