From TH 75 turn east on County Road 38 and drive for 2 miles. Then turn north and drive for 1 mile. At this intersection the preserve is located on the northwest and northeast quarters. Plover Prairie occupies 655 acres of level, rocky terrace along the Minnesota River Valley The native prairie ranges from flat, well-drained mesic black soil prairie to wet prairies and cattail marshes. Wetland depressions pockmark the prairie while a glacial hill, or kame, is located in the central portion of the east unit of the preserve. A large population of small white lady's slipper is one of several important features of the preserve. There is also excellent habitat for the upland sandpiper and marbled godwit, both of which are listed as “special concern” by the state of Minnesota. Numerous other interesting species of plants and animals can be found on the preserve.