Tag Archives: prairie restoration

Establishment mowing effects on community establishment during tallgrass prairie reconstruction

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Mike Saxton

Written and led by: Andrew Kaul – Restoration Scientist at the Missouri Botanical Garden Team Members: Matthew Albrecht, Cal Maginel, Brad Delfeld, Noah Dell Key Takeaways: Establishment Mowing during the first 1-2 years of development after seeding a prairie is … Continue reading →

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Testing Herbicide Treatments for Butter and Eggs

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Clara Barton

Butter and Eggs (Linaria vulgaris) is a rhizomatous perennial invasive plant capable of spreading through extensive underground root systems. This systems can make it very difficult to get rid of. The herbicide we were applying on it was proving ineffective. In this post we look into different treatment methods to tackle this weed to help improve future management decisions. Continue reading →

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Does Yellow Sweet Clover Resprout After Mowing?

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Clara Barton

Does yellow sweet clover resprout after mowing? The short answer is yes, but the story doesn’t end there. By tracking mowed plants at Nachusa Grasslands throughout the summer, this project found that early regrowth did not lead to long-term survival, offering practical insights on the effectiveness of mowing. Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Carpet Roller Wick to attempt to control brush

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman, Nachusa Grasslands Director w The Nature Conservancy Main lessons learned: Typically mow the sight first, then wick when shrubs are at 3-5 foot high. Do this twice annually for a few years to get a good reduction. … Continue reading →

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Annual Workshop Success – Shaw Nature Reserve

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

Mike Saxton – Executive Director – Friends of Nachusa Grasslands Since its inception in 2003, the Grassland Restoration Network has focused on sharing lessons learned, connecting practitioners from across the region, and supporting a community of doers who believe in … Continue reading →

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A fifteen-year revisit of a prairie planting

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Mary Vieregg, Nachusa Grasslands Volunteer Steward, with photo and captions by Bill Kleiman In 2008, the conversion of 6.25 acres of cornfield into reconstructed prairie began in the Clear Creek Knolls East Unit of Nachusa Grasslands. The acreage offered … Continue reading →

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2026 Workshop – Shaw Nature Reserve – Registration

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

Shaw Nature Reserve – Gray Summit, MO Grassland Restoration Network Annual Workshop May 27 & 28, 2026  We would like to extend an early invitation for you to join us for the annual Grassland Restoration Network Workshop. This two-day workshop … Continue reading →

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