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 | 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 | 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 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
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 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
