Plant Profile: Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea)

April 1, 2025 Plant ProfileTallgrassWeeds

Few invasive species cause more havoc in our wetlands than reed canary grass, or RCG for short. Nearly ubiquitous, this seemingly unremarkable grass has been taking over our streams, marshes, and meadows for decades, leaving little room for other plant…

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Carpet of lesser celandine crowding out the native spring ephemerals.

Plant Profile: Lesser Celandine (Ficaria verna)

March 17, 2025 Plant ProfileTallgrassWeeds

In the early spring, you may be walking along rivers and streams and notice a stunning display of yellow and green. While this carpet of flowers may be beautiful, it has a more sinister side, replacing all other spring wildflowers…

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Effective Natural Area Management: Prescribed Burning

February 17, 2025 RestorationRx FireTallgrass

Is your natural area looking a bit ragged? Is it possibly not as full or colorful as it was a season or two ago? While there may be several reasons for an aesthetic change in your natural area, one remedy…

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