Prairie Information
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Prairie Information |
Information Compiled and Provided by Joel Dunnette
Here are some references for learning about using native plants.
Restoration
MN Department of Natural Resources web site at
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/gardens/index.html
An excellent compilation of information on use of all types of native
plants, in large or small situations.
Going Native: a Prairie Restoration Handbook for Minnesota Landowners,
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ecological_services/pubs_restoration.html
Gardening with Prairie Plants, by Sally Wasowski, The University of
Minnesota Press, 2002. 285p Attractive, well written, with many examples of
actual plantings.
The Prairie Garden, by J. Robert Smith and Beatrice S. Smith, The University
of Wisconsin Press, 114 N. Murray St., Madison, WI 53175, 1980. 219p --
instructions on establishing a prairie garden, including specific details on
70 native plants. Nice line drawings.
The Tallgrass Restoration Handbook : for Prairies, Savannas, and Woodlands,
edited by Stephen Packard and Cornelia Mutel. Island Press, Suite 300, 1718
Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009. - practical, up-to-date
information on managing and restoring fire dependent natural communities of
the tallgrass region.
Prairie Propagation Handbook, Wehr Nature Center, Whitnall Park, Milwaukee
Co. Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Culture, 1972. - - 20 years old, but a
good compilation of the specific what and how of native prairie plant
propagation, including when to collect specific seeds and how to grow them.
Organizations
The Prairie Enthusiasts - folks who manage and restore private and public
prairies.
http://www.theprairieenthusiasts.org/ Prairie Smoke chapter is SE MN,
507-867-9229
The Nature Conservancy - TNC is a leader in preserving biologic diversity
(including native
prairie) through protection of natural areas; depends on private donations.
http://www.tnc.org See booklet on preserved
sites.
Minnesota Chapter, Box 110, 1313 SE 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612)-331-0750
Iowa Chapter, Iowa Field Office, 431 E. Locust, Des Moines IA 50309 (515)-244-5044
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Protects prairie through registration, acquisition, management, tax exemptions for native prairie, and conservation easements.
Scientific and Natural Areas Program,
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snas/index.html
Phone (612)-297-2357 or
(612)-296-3344
DNR Non-game Wildlife, (SE MN), Jaime Edwards, 2300 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906 (507)-280-5070
Landscaping with native plants: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/backyard/index.html
Minnesota Native Plant Society - hobbyists and
professionals share interest and information about native plants; meetings
and field trips. Membership is $15 / year. Minnesota Native Plant Society,
220 Biological Sciences Center, 1445 Gortner Ave, University of Minnesota,
St. Paul, MN 55108.
http://www.mnnps.org/
Nurseries (local to SE Minnesota)
Prairie Moon Nursery: Catalog has excellent information. Also sells
most of the books listed above. Winona, MN 507-452-1362.
http://www.prairiemoon.com/
Ion Exchange Nursery, Harpers Ferry, IA 319-535-7231 http://www.ionxchange.com/
Prairie Restorations, Inc. - the oldest and largest restoration company in MN. Has regional offices. http://www.prairieresto.com/
Feder's Prairie Seed Co, Blue Earth MN 56013. 507-526-3049 feder@bevcomm.net
Shooting Star Native Seeds, Spring Grove, MN. 507-498-3944 http://www.shootingstarnativeseed.com
Out Back Nursery, 15280 110th St South, Hastings, MN 55033. 651.438.2771 Ext.11 - Grower and seller of Minnesota native trees, shrubs, wildflowers and grasses. Award-winning landscape design and installation of native plant communities.
http://www.outbacknursery.com/Landscape Alternatives, 25316 St. Croix Trail, Shafer, MN 55074;
http://www.landscapealternatives.com/