Plants
The many blooms of the wildflowers found here span from white to pale blue to bright, flaming red. In August, for example, there are dozens of species of plants in bloom. This profusion of color would include the delicate pink petals of the wild rose, the bluish pale spike lobelia and the vibrant purple of blazing star. The rare Downy Gentian can be found in September.

Animals
The preserve is home to bobolinks, meadowlarks, sedge wrens,  and other common grassland nesting species. Its small size however limits its ability to provide the necessary habitat components most grassland bird species need to survive. Butterflies and small mammals are common. The endangered Regal Fritillary can be found in July and August.