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First Plantings of Curtis Prairie: Implementation, Monitoring, and Research

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Steve Glass

Introduction This is the second installment in a series of posts on the history of prairie restoration in the upper-midwestern United States. New episodes will appear in this space over the next few months. Last week’s first chapter began the … Continue reading →

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The Roots of Prairie Restoration in the Midwest

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Steve Glass

The work of these scientists and practitioners, which was literally and figuratively groundbreaking, laid down a fertile path that resulted in the emergence of not only the UW-Madison Arboretum’s John T. Curtis Prairie, but also the practice of ecological restoration. Continue reading →

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Historic Curtis Prairie Film Footage

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Steve Glass

Rare, historic film footage from the very earliest days of planting Curtis Prairie, the world’s first restored prairie, comes to us via Diane Garey of Florentine Films and Holt Productions. This short video clip from the longer Florentine Films production, … Continue reading →

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