Tag Archives: Nachusa Grasslands

Comparing Herbicide Treatments for Bouncing Bet in a Grassland Restoration

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Clara Barton

A small field trial at Nachusa Grasslands found that adding a surfactant dramatically improved the effectiveness of Telar XP when treating bouncing bet (Saponaria officinalis). While both Crossbow and Telar XP plus surfactant provided strong short-term control, continued monitoring will determine which treatment offers the best long-term suppression of this rhizomatous invasive plant. 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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Nachusa Grasslands Prescribed Fire Summary Report April 2026

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman April 9 IL DNR Franklin Creek Natural Area, 21-acres. These very modest flames do some good if they can just keep going. March 27: Yellow House Prairie burn 140– acres The bottom line: March 30: Kaleb Baker … Continue reading →

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First Steps in Bringing Back Prairie

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Mike Saxton

Mike Saxton – Executive Director – Friends of Nachusa Grasslands The Friends of Nachusa Grasslands recently protected a 195-acre tract adjacent to The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands. The new acquisition is an important site with restoration potential for high-levels of … Continue reading →

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Fire Breaks make or break you

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman February is not the ideal time for us to prepare fire breaks. Frozen ant mounds are hard to mow. The mowed vegetation does not dry well if you want to rake and blow it. A tractor with … Continue reading →

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Nachusa Grasslands hiring

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

We have upgraded our job description and increased the job category. So skip last weeks posting. Here is the text. Nachusa Grasslands Restoration Ecologist (CP VI) – 55997 – The Restoration Ecologist develops, manages, and advances conservation programs, plans, and … Continue reading →

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Nachusa Grasslands hiring for two positions

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman The Nature Conservancy is hiring for a full time permanent Restoration Ecologist. The job is open another two weeks. We are looking for someone who is a good person and has skills like these: Prescribed fire, chainsaw, … Continue reading →

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Registration Opens for GRN Workshop at Nachusa Grasslands, Franklin Grove, Illinois, September 10 and 11, 2024

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

Our target audience are a mix of staff with various experience levels who are involved in creating high diversity habitat for an agency or non-profit.   We can be a bit wonkish on tools, techniques, and strategies. Attendees might be a … Continue reading →

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Nachusa Grasslands Prescribed Fire Report

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman Lessons learned: The bottom line: For the complete report with more photos, map, data, and a list of fire crew go here: https://www.nachusagrasslands.org/controlled-burns.html

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GRN Workshop at Nachusa Grasslands September 10 &11, 2024

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman Registration will open in June. Here is a quick update. We would start the workshop mid-morning September 10 and end mid-afternoon on the 11th. We have limited space so we may not be able to accept all … Continue reading →

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