February 10, 2025 2014 | Hastings Lakeshore Restoration In June of 2014, homeowners reached out to us seeking to enhance the ecological function of their small residential pond through lakeshore restoration in Hastings, MN. They had turfed all the way to the edge of the pond, but the area was unusable. The area’s high water table made the ground incredibly inundated and difficult… Read More
February 10, 2025 2015 | Golden Valley Native Prairie In the summer of 2015, homeowners reached out to us with a challenge – transforming their ecologically barren property into a native prairie in Golden Valley, MN. Their property was infested with emerald ash borer, and their mature ash trees needed to be removed. Compounding the issue, invasive buckthorn had taken hold, and the imminent… Read More
February 10, 2025 2021 | Elk River Community Lakeshore In 2021, a local management company approached us with a vision to breathe new life into a neighborhood in Elk River through community lakeshore restoration. Complaints from residents about the lackluster shoreline, devoid of aesthetic and recreational appeal, prompted them to seek our expertise. Our approach began with consultations to grasp the unique needs of… Read More
January 28, 2025 2022 | Chanhassen Native Plant Buffer In 2022, we were contacted by homeowners interested in transforming their unsightly cattail-infested pond into a vibrant native plant buffer in Chanhassen, MN. Despite their attempts to restore the area independently, they faced persistent challenges in eliminating the cattails and turf grass. They had a great deal of passion for this project, but needed our… Read More
January 28, 2025 2020 | Minnetonka Hillside Prairie Beginning in July 2020, our mission for this project was to convert a heavily eroded hillside into a flourishing native prairie in Minnetonka, MN. Our initial steps involved a thorough assessment of the site’s challenges, along with discussions with the homeowners to align on project goals. We began by installing biologs, fabric, and silt fence… Read More
January 15, 2024 2020 | St. Bonifacius Rain Garden For this project, homeowners in St. Bonifacius, MN approached us in need of an alternative to turf on their property. They were frustrated with the need for frequent watering and mowing, as well as constant flooding issues after rainfall. Recognizing the environmental and monetary costs associated with their lawn’s upkeep, they sought a better solution…. Read More
January 15, 2024 2020 | Minnetrista Native Prairie In June of 2020, new homeowners approached us seeking assistance with introducing native plants to their property. Despite their previous attempts, their lack of success prompted them to seek expert help. After the initial consultation, our team identified the significant depletion of soil quality due to years of intensive farming and the abundance of invasive… Read More
April 12, 2023 2018 | Spring Park Boat Ramp For this project, Hennepin County contacted us to create a parking lot rain garden on Lake Minnetonka. The county had identified the adjacent parking lot as a significant source of pollutants entering the lake, prompting them to seek our expertise. After our site assessment, our primary objective was to reduce the flow of sediment and… Read More
April 12, 2023 2012 | Bloomington Prairie BioSwale In 2012, our team began working with the City of Bloomington to create a Minnesota native prairie. They were facing significant erosion problems along the swale that ran along the edge of a local school’s property. The area was turfed over, but the short roots were not strong enough to withstand the effects of stormwater… Read More
April 3, 2023 2012 | Lake Minnetonka Riprap Shoreline In 2012, we took on the challenge of combining traditional landscaping practices with ecological restoration to create a naturalized riprap shoreline. To begin, like many homeowners living along the shores of Lake Minnetonka, wave and ice erosion was a constant challenge for our client. To combat this problem, they elected to install riprap armor along… Read More
October 19, 2022 2020 | Beacon Haven Shoreline Once dominated by buckthorn and other invasive weed species, this Mendota Heights Shoreline Restoration project now supports an impressive diversity of wetland, woodland, and prairie species. A walking path allows the residents of Beacon Haven to enjoy the unique natural areas. This 1-acre natural amenity is used at a soothing and healing tool for many… Read More
July 11, 2022 2018 | Medina Pond Shoreline Restoration This Medina estate was dealing with a very common pond problem. Reed canary grass and narrow-leaf cattail had invaded, compromising the look and the ecological function of the pond system. We controlled these invasive species and introduced a wide variety of wetland plants that are now thriving in this Medina pond shoreline restoration. The pond… Read More
