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2 About PrAirie restorAtions, inc. Prairie Restorations, Inc. was founded in 1977. It was one of the first companies devoted exclusively to designing, restoring, and managing native prairie plant communities. In more than three decades we have grown from three employees in a single location to a full time staff of 40 in six locations. We have also expanded our scope of expertise to native plant communities of all kinds including prairies, woodlands, wetlands, shorelines and more. Prairie Restorations, Inc. is comprised of a group of people who are passionate about what they do. We strive to fulfill PRI’s mission statement and to bring people together with the land. PRI invests time into each member of the team and strives to not only educate each employee, but instill in them a passion for native plants and restoring native plant communities, so that as a company we can provide you with the best service and products possible. We are devoted to protecting and maintaining healthy landscapes where they exist and restoring them where they have been destroyed or disturbed. The PlanT CommuniTy ConCePT – Our Mission: “To produce and provide the highest quality, most ecologically appropriate seed, plants, products and services possible and to utilize them to restore and manage native plant communities.” A plant community is a group of plants growing together in similar conditions of light, moisture, and soils, often with synergistic results. Plant experts have now defined more than 300 distinct plant communities in Minnesota alone and it seems reasonable to assume that surrounding states would have similar diversity. Obviously, there are many kinds of restorations that can be done. At PRI we strive to provide the basic building blocks (seed and plants) for as many of these plant communities as possible—restored prairies, wetlands, and woodlands can all be the goal. Authenticity of species and origin of the seed and plants are extremely important. We only grow native plants—which means plants that were native to a specific area prior to European settlement—and almost all of these originate from seed collected or produced on our sites. Wild geranium woodland Tallgrass prairie Oak savanna Cord grass wetland Dry prairie
Naturalized prairie landscape Benefits of Native Landscaping In addition to making up healthy, diverse ecosystems, native plants can be used to improve water quality and prevent erosion. The root systems of native plants can be quite extensive and work well for filtering water through soil and holding soil in place. For that reason native plants are great for home landscapes, shorelines, rain gardens and more. Prairie plants have been used to create green roofs to dramatically lessen air conditioning requirements. In addition, these plantings provide much-needed urban habitat for bees, butterflies, and songbirds. PRI customers - residential, corporate, and public sector - have found that restoring native plant communities provides lasting benefits, and perhaps most significantly, allows property owners the opportunity to develop and express their own land ethic. The end result is a diverse, stable, energy efficient landscape that will enrich and enlighten you every day. Ecological Soundness – Native landscapes make optimum use of existing water and soil properties, even further enhancing those resources in some cases. Soils are rehabilitated, water is retained and quality wildlife habitat is provided. Beauty – Native landscapes provide ever-changing environments of color, light, texture, sound and motion. They provide the opportunity to become more aware of the changing seasons and to connect with the cycles of nature. Cost Savings – Native plant communities generally cost less than a turf-based landscape to install and less again to maintain. Although it may be a few years before a natural landscape is fully established, once mature it will last for generations with relatively few inputs. Projects that Make a Difference Environmental Benefits – Native vegetation ”locksup” carbon, which helps combat global warming. If just ten percent of today’s mowed turf was replaced Feeding frenzy with native plants, the reduced mowing alone could save millions of gallons of gas annually and tons of carbon would be captured and stored underground in massive root systems. Add to that the reduction in applications of chemical fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides and the result is even greater. Consider the lessened need for lawn watering and add another plus on the side of going green with native plant communities. Also, diverse prairie vegetation is strongly being considered as the next “biofuel” source for producing electricity and ethanol. 3
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