Once a major landfill, the St. Johns Prairie has been transformed by Metro scientists and landscape architects into a thriving habitat for western meadowlarks, western painted turtles and other rare wildlife, making it a critical part of Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area. Now, Metro is beginning the design process for a multi-use trail that will open part of the prairie … [Read more...] about St. Johns Prairie bike and pedestrian trail will give residents, visitors and commuters to St. Johns a new nature experience.