Monthly Archives: August 2026

Midwest Native Seed Network’s missing restoration species survey provides a framework for action

Posted on August 24, 2026 by jmasonfpdwc

Authors: Andrea Kramer (Senior Director, Restoration Ecology), Ryan Lothian (Senior Manager of Conservation Impact), Chris Woolridge (Senior Manager of Seed Projects and Partnerships) and Owen Zaengle (Principal Web Applications Developer) – Chicago Botanic Garden The Midwest Native Seed Network is … Continue reading →

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Sericea Lespedeza Control – Summer Burning and Herbicide Treatments

Posted on August 20, 2026 by jmasonfpdwc

By: Barbara Sherwood and Julianne Mason, Forest Preserve District of Will County, IL Key Takeaways Background At one of our prairie preserves near Braidwood, Illinois, we have incorporated late-August prescribed burns into a rotating program of primarily dormant season burns. … Continue reading →

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Are Two Sweeps Enough? Conversations with the Crew

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Clara Barton

By: Every summer, Nachusa’s field crew spends long days walking through prairie vegetation searching for birdsfoot trefoil. At first glance, it sounds simple enough. Find the plant. Spray the plant. Move on. But birdsfoot trefoil rarely cooperates. Some plants flower … Continue reading →

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Comparison of Transline and Milestone-Based Treatment for Birdsfoot Trefoil Control

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Clara Barton

Invasive Species Researcher Clara Barton sets out to determine which herbicide treatment is most effective for treating Birdsfoot Trefoil. Continue reading →

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