February 13, 2026 2023 | Eden Prairie Berm Restoration In 2023, this homeowners association approached us with a unique project in mind: restore this trailway that runs between a wetland and a lake, turning it from a drab and eroding berm filled with invasive plants into a beautiful and stable path that enables people to enjoy native ecosystems during their walks. We approached this… Read More
February 13, 2026 2023 | North Oaks Shoreline In 2023, these North Oaks homeowners shared with us a vision to turn this tree-lined hillside bordering a lake into a beautiful native plant restoration. Though invasive plants like buckthorn, Siberian elm, and sow thistle infested it, we could see its potential for something great. After meeting with the homeowners and assessing the site, we… Read More
February 13, 2026 2022 | Minnetrista Pond and Oak Savannah This Minnetrista homeowner’s restoration journey with us began in 2022, when she approached us about restoring a small cattail pond into a native plant shoreline. She found the process so rewarding that she came back the very next year to transform her turf grass lawn into an oak savannah, and then again in 2025 she… Read More
February 13, 2026 2022 | Eagan Shoreline In 2022, these Eagan homeowners approached us with an idea: transform this degraded lake edge into a flourishing shoreline filled with a diverse mix of native flowers and grasses. After receiving a grant from the city to help with the initial cost of the shoreline this homeowner was ready to start. We met with the… Read More
February 13, 2026 2022 | Eden Prairie Shoreline In 2022, these homeowners reached out to us with the hope of converting their Eden Prairie shoreline from flooded turf grass and invasive cattail into a flourishing strip of native wetland habitat. With the project area being surrounded by acres of aggressively encroaching invasive plants, as well as pollution from lawn care companies and wave… Read More
February 13, 2026 2022 | Corcoran Wet Meadow In 2022 this homeowner in Corcoran Minnesota came to us with a challenge. Transform the flood-prone backyard into a beautiful, child-friendly space connected to the nearby wetland. There was an added challenge of over spraying from a neighbors lawn company. This homeowner was worried that we would not be able to do anything with the… Read More
February 13, 2026 2022 | Chanhassen Shoreline In 2022, these homeowners came to us with a bold vision: transform a dull turf shoreline into a stunning focal point that would captivate anyone approaching their dock in Chanhassen. Unlike most homeowners on Lake Minnetonka, the raised shoreline of this property ensured that the planted area would remain unaffected by the rough wave action…. Read More
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
