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 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 the pond ecosystem. The pond now looks… Read More
June 29, 2022 2019 | Rusten Woods Pond We often work with condo and homeowners’ associations to improve pond buffers and lake shorelines. This particular pond shoreline restoration is shared by multiple homes and is adjacent to a popular walking path. We were called in to create an attractive and functional natural buffer for the association members. Native plant flowering now takes place… Read More
May 19, 2022 2016 | Edina Corporate Campus Site With their strong environmental ethic, these clients called on us to eliminate all turf grass from their Edina office complex and establish high quality short grass prairie. In addition, we established an impressive diversity of wetland species in several rain gardens. Staff and clients love to observe the changes throughout the seasons and the wildlife… Read More
April 29, 2022 2020 | The Preserve Triangle Prairie Over the last several years, The Preserve, has been a leader in eliminating turf and traditional landscaping and introducing prairie, native plant gardens, and low-grow fescue areas. Their campus is home to over a thousand residents that now enjoy a variety of natural landscapes. Educational programs focus on the value of native plant communities and… Read More
April 29, 2022 2018 | Cottagewood Hillside Using native vegetation to stabilize steep hillslopes just makes sense. On the Cottagewood site, we used a variety of bio-engineering techniques and a multitude of planting and seeding methods to establish a very functional, deep-rooted hillside prairie restoration. Here are the advantages: it looks terrific during all seasons, prairie plants send roots 10 to 12… Read More
April 29, 2022 2018 | Girard Park Shoreline The residents of Girard Park have the unique opportunity to experience over 80 native plant species that comprise pond shores, prairie and woodland areas, and a large native garden restoration in Bloomington, MN. We were called in to transform their campus. We eliminated turf areas and converted weed-invested pond edges to ecologically functioning habitats that… Read More
April 29, 2022 2019 | Eagle Creek Pond The Eagle Creek Pond Restoration in Prior Lake, MN had the traditional land management approach impacting the shore. Turf to the water’s edge was causing bank slumping, erosion, and water quality concerns. We developed a plan to establish a diverse and attractive shore-edge plant community. The shore is now stable and supports showy species like… Read More
April 29, 2022 2009 | LAKE WACONIA SHORELINE These Lake Waconia clients inherited a very common problem. Sterile rip-rap on their shore and a myriad of traditional landscaping that provided minimal habitat. We had an amazing time, understanding the client’s goals and designing a project that softened the rip-rap and introduced an incredibly diverse and attractive shoreland buffer. The clients still have shore… Read More
April 29, 2022 2014 | Erickson Pond This pond buffer and wetland habitat restoration is proudly listed as a reference site at part of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Annals. We worked with the Erickson Family to help them realize their vision of creating wetland and shore edge habitats that support over 150 Minnesota native plant species. This multi-year restoration… Read More
April 29, 2022 2007 | GRAYS BAY BOAT LANDING Grays Bay Boat Landing is one of the busiest landings in Minnesota. The landing was upgraded in 2005, improving the flow of traffic, adding more boat launching capacity and increasing parking with a newly designed parking lot. The upgraded lot and landing included native plant rain garden installations and prairie vegetated medians throughout the parking… Read More
