There were some definite highlights during recent field days; including flowering purple milkweed (pictured), tall thimbleweed (pictured), lots of gentian, and native thistles.
The crown vetch was thick in much of Swain Prairie so there will be significant zones of dead plants in the interest of the long-term welfare of the prairie. You may have noticed some mowed areas on the prairies. Adaptive Restoration and volunteers mowed the reed canary grass (before going to seed) in the couple of areas it exists in the Swain and Walnut Prairies.
These prairies are already looking better and they will continue to improve as we burn, spray, mow, and interseed in the coming years.
Volunteer on the Prairies
More work is still needed to help restore and maintain the prairies. If you’re interested in being notified of volunteer opportunities, please fill out the form below.
