Tag Archives: Clara Barton

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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Nachusa Grasslands Invasive Plant Monitoring Technician

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Clara Barton Hello, my name is Clara Barton, I am the new Invasive Plant Monitoring Technician for Nachusa Grasslands. I recently received my master’s degree in ecology with a dissertation focused on studying the spatial biodiversity of grasslands. I … Continue reading →

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