Tag Archives: Bill Kleiman

Invasive Reed canary grass control

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman As described in Plants of the Chicago Region, “Phalaris arundinacea, reed canary grass, is introduced from Eurasia. This grass is planted by farmers for pasture and erosion control. It is very common in marshes and other moist … Continue reading →

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Twenty years of tallgrass prairie restoration in northern Illinois, USA

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

by Elizabeth Bach, Research Scientist at Nachusa Grasslands This blog originally appeared in The Applied Ecologist blog on Dec. 7, 2021. The challenges facing our planet can feel overwhelming and paralyzing. Climate is changing, biodiversity is declining, people are struggling … Continue reading →

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New seed room

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

Above is our new stewardship building at Nachusa Grasslands. The left half, with the lower roof height, is the seed room and science prep room. A few years back we ran out of room in our old HQ timber frame … Continue reading →

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Beware what seed you buy

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

by Bill Kleiman You likely don’t know invasive Lespedeza daurica. I will tell you why in a bit. But it is similar to the invasive Lespedeza cuneata, but more likely found prostrate like the specimen I put in the pot … Continue reading →

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Planting savanna by planting prairie first

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman, Nachusa Grasslands, TNC The photo above shows mostly bur oaks growing in a prairie restoration. We planted the bur oaks in 2006, but first we planted prairie in 2001. This makes the start of a savanna. The … Continue reading →

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Transline control of yellow sweet clover

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman I have noticed with yellow sweet clover, Melilotus officinalis, that if I apply 1% Transline with a surfactant late in the bloom of yellow sweet clover that the clover appears to set some seed. We don’t want … Continue reading →

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Photo point example

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

by Bill Kleiman, Nachusa Grasslands Above, the panoramic photo is on a property boundary of the Middle Rock Conservation Partners Hill Site. On the right is a neighbor’s brush thicket. On the left is the Hill Site after an extensive … Continue reading →

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Pumper Units: How to build your own or purchase one

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman, Nachusa Grasslands Whether you are shopping for a slip on unit, or want to assembly one yourself seeing the ones here can help. Below are some photos of pumper units I assembled this year. At the end … Continue reading →

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Hand held herbicide sprayer

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman, update of April, 2024 I find it pleasant when driving the preserve and I spy one autumn olive out in the prairie and I have my little sprayer in the truck. I don’t need to remember to … Continue reading →

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Gravel pit restoration

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

by Bill Kleiman Years back we purchased a tract with a gravel mine pit.  We found some funds last year to use an excavator to return the land to a more natural looking, gentle, shape before starting the long process … Continue reading →

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