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This is Virgin Prairie Land, untouched by man.

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When the first settlers came, it stretched across Illinois as far as the eye could see.

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Prairie land, a fertile land for rich harvests, a source of plentiful game, a place of beauty.

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Now this remnant, which is only a few miles from Chicago's Loop, is almost all that remains of the original prairie.

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It contains 300 species of plant life, nearly extinct elsewhere.

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Only you can save it.

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Please send contributions to Prairie, Box 59317, Chicago 606-59.

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That's Prairie, Box 59317, Chicago 606-59.

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This project is sponsored by the Nature Conservancy and Northeastern Illinois University.

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One of the last remnants of Virgin Prairie Land lies only a few miles from Chicago.

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This land contains almost 300 species of plant life, nearly extinct elsewhere.

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From this living museum and laboratory, we and our children can learn about our past heritage and prepare for future needs.

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We need your help to save it.

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Send contributions to Prairie, Box 59317, Chicago 606-59.

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Okay, Harry, hit the projector.

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This is our next target, Virgin Prairie Land, one of the last pieces remaining near Chicago.

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Hey, what's that?

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A rabbit.

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Oh.

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Now let's see.

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300 species of plants, nearly extinct elsewhere.

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Looks desolate.

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No profit in it.

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Now what can we do with it?

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I don't know.

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What about a farm?

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Knock down the trees.

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It's good soil.

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If you have a farm, you need a highway.

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What a great place for a gas station.

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Yeah.

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And home.

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A housing development.

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Prairie Land Manor.

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Good.

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If you have houses, you need a shopping center.

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Good labor force there.

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Let's build a factory.

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Where do you go space utilization?

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Ah, tall buildings.

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Yeah.

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Sports arena.

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Airports.

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Insurance companies.

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Field plants.

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That's a great stretch.

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Help save our prairie.

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Please send contributions to Prairie, Box 59317, Chicago 606-59.

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That's Prairie, Box 59317, Chicago 606-59.