Agenda
9:35-9:55 What is a Prairie: Why plant a prairie, types of prairies native to our area, typical plant species. [Speaker: Harvey Halvorsen, member of the TPE Executive and Land Protection Committees]
10:00-10:45 How to plant a prairie [Speaker: Dan Carter, TPE Landowner Services Coordinator]
11:15-12:00 Maintaining your prairie — early and long term [Speaker: Alex Bouthilet, member of TPE St Croix Valley chapter]
1:00-1:45 Ordinances, contractors, and funding
- DYI vs. hiring a contractor
- Local Ordinances (burn permits, “weed” ordinances, etc.)
- SCVC TPE’s burn program
- Contractor example: Prairie Restorations, Inc. [Speaker: Owen Scherping]
- Funding programs [Speaker: Ka Vang, District Conservationist (Pierce & St. Croix County)]
2:00-2:30 Plant plugs and prairie gardens [Speaker: Owen Scherping]
2:30-3:30 Panel discussion — homeowners’ experiences
Speakers: Harvey and Ruth Halvorsen, Prescott Bergh, Alex Bouthilet, Ginny Gaynor
- Group 1 – Bare soil or herbicide whole site
- Group 2 – Burn and overseed
Questions? Contact Evanne at 715-381-1291 or evanne.hunt@outlook.com
Presented by by the St. Croix Valley Chapter of the Prairie Enthusiasts.
Funding for the workshop is supported in part by a grant from the Saint Croix Valley Foundation. Thank you!
