 Grasslands contain diverse microclimates which can be influenced by factors such as topography, vegetation, and soil moisture. These microclimates may provide refuge from climate change for certain species, so it is important to understand how they form and what influences them. This study examined microclimates in temperate grasslands using a combination of eye buttons, aerial imagery, and mesoclimate data. The results showed that microclimates varied greatly across the landscape and were strongly influenced by topography, vegetation, and soil moisture. Understanding these microclimates could help inform conservation efforts and aid in the identification of areas where species might find refuge from climate change. This article was authored by J. C. S. Bernath Plasted, Christine A. Ribick, W. Beckett Hills, and others.