OVERVIEW

While little work is needed on the Main Prairie itself because of its maturity as a reconstruction, the mowed edges of the area have started causing problems with invasive species. As a result, these edge paths will be eliminated over the course of the year and integrated into the surrounding ecosystem.

Ecosystem Model: Tallgrass Prairie

STEWARDSHIP PLAN

Spring:

  • Cardboard/mulch Woodland Edge
  • Plant shrubs along Woodland Edge
  • Remove sod in Prairie Expansion

Summer

  • Keep Prairie Expansion weeds down with a weedwhacker or mower throughout the summer

Winter

  • Disperse seed mix in Prairie Expansion