Bison-tennial Celebration in Illinois
Peoria County (IL) is celebrating its bicentennial from 1825 to 2025. As part of the festivities, decorated bison sculptures can be found around town. You can check out these bison here: https://www.peoriacounty.gov/1314/Bicentennial-Celebration. Bison were an important species for maintaining the prairie ecosystem. Unfortunately, they were eliminated in Illinois due to overhunting and habitat destruction. However, […]