Golden Prairie is a 630-acre protected tallgrass prairie in Missouri, named for nearby Golden City, whose original 320-acre core is recognized as a National Natural Landmark. Its rolling terrain on Mississippian sandstones, shales, and cherty limestone supports a varied mix of prairie habitats, helping sustain more than 340 vascular plant species and a wide range of wildlife. State-endangered species found there include the prairie mole cricket, regal fritillary butterfly, and Arkansas darter. After long use for hay, conservation and restoration began in the early 1970s, with controlled burns, tree removal, and invasive plant control. Expanded in 2002, it remains one of Missouri’s notable surviving tallgrass prairies.