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Exploring the Positive Environmental Benefits of Urban Native Landscapes
Urban native landscapes provide a variety of benefits to cities and their inhabitants. By incorporating native plants, trees, and other vegetation into the urban environment, cities are able to create a more sustainable, livable, and beautiful place to live. Such plants provide ecological benefits, favoring an increased biodiversity, better air quality, and improved water quality. They also provide aesthetic benefits, such as increased visual interest,...
Exploring the Life and Legacy of the late Phil Pister, Conservationist and Outdoor Adventurer
Phil Pister is a name that should be familiar to those who are passionate about the outdoors. He has been an influential figure in the world of conservation and outdoor recreation for decades. Additionally, his work has helped to shape the way we think about and interact with the natural world. Phil's achievements and passion for the outdoors made him an important figure in the outdoor community. His legacy will continue to be felt for years to come. Biologist Phil Pister — Who Single Handedly...
Pollinator Powerhouse Plants
Pollinator Powerhouses: A Look at Our Top 5 Native Herbaceous Plant Species that Support Pollinators in the Upper Midwest Bees, butterflies, birds oh my! Not only are these types of pollinators simply a joy to observe, but they also play a critical role in supporting our native ecosystems. As they interact with plant communities in search of food and habitat, they transport pollen that is essential to plant fertilization and reproduction. Pollinators are the vessel that ensures the next...
Prescribed Haying: 3 Reasons Why
Prescribed Haying Prairie once covered vast swathes of the United States. In Minnesota, there is only around 1% of prairies remaining. For those of you that oversee or have your own prairie, you probably already understand all the benefits and joys of observing a prairie and the interested and unique species they attract. Each year the prairie adapts differently to weather changes and provide a new canvas of rotating colors and textures throughout the year. You never know what birds, insects...
Workin’ in a Winter Wonderland
We often get asked: "What does Landbridge Ecological do in the winter?" The main answer is that our focus turns from the herbaceous plant community to the woody. Winter is a great time to tackle projects like buckthorn removal and other woodland editing. The ground is frozen which means we can perform work with minimal disturbance to soil or ground layer plants. The presence of snow gives the option of burning material on site in some cases, or using heavy equipment like skidsteers in others,...
