Prairie Information

Landscaping with Native Plants

• Why landscape with native plants?
• How do I plant a prairie garden?
• How do I maintain a prairie garden?
  

There are many excellent resources available for you to learn more about prairie. We have found that the Iowa Prairie Network, a non-profit organization, has compiled many of these on their website. The following links direct you to specific pages on their website.

Prairie Management and Reconstruction offers information on

View a Power Point Presentation on Prescribed Burning for CERA Volunteers.

Iowa Prairie Network Services - The Iowa Prairie Network can
provide a variety of services to its members and others interested in prairie preservation and restoration. A few services include:

• A grant program
• List of native seed dealers in Iowa
• Landowner assistance
• Prairie planting guides
• Prairie planting signs