Lynx Prairie

The preserve features a group of cedar glades which harbor rare prairie species, surrounded by forests on all sides.

The prairie species are a remnant of a rare ecosystem, which has found refuge on the dry, rocky openings in this part of the state.

These grassland openings were probably created by the extinct Megafauna that were once found in the area, although Native American use of fire may have also played a role in maintaining this landscape.

Many rare plants are found at Lynx Prairie such as American bluehearts (Buchnera americana), rattlesnake master (Eryngium yuccifolium), crested coralroot (Hexalectris spicata), gladecress (Leavenworthia uniflora), scaly blazing star (Liatris squarrosa), and Texas rock sandwort (Minuartia michauxii var.

Her efforts to protect an initial 22 acres (8.9 ha) led to the establishment of the Richard & Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve System.