Prairie

We offer a wide variety ecological services that benefit both land and water including prescribed burns, invasive species removal, shoreline erosion control, stormwater management, and algae and aquatic plant control. Contact us today.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing

ILM staff can help to identify if your project qualifies for a local, state, federal or foundation grant. Our staff has experience researching, writing and administering many types of grants. We can work with your board to develop a well suited project that meets the...

Invasive Species Removal

Invasive Species Removal

Invasive plant species cause ecological harm in a new environment where they are not native.  Because they have no natural predators to consume them, invasive plants can reproduce and spread rampantly. In doing so, invasive plants outcompete and displace native plants...

Maintenance & Stewardship Activities

Maintenance & Stewardship Activities

An ongoing maintenance program is important to ensure the health of any natural area. Weed seeds are continually dispersed by wind, water, birds, and other animals.  Common weeds often found in wet buffers include cattails, common reed, thistle, Reed canary grass and...

Native Plant Installation

Native Plant Installation

Native Plants In Illinois and Wisconsin, native plants occur naturally in a particular habitat, ecosystem, or region without human introduction.  Basically, they are the plants that were here before we were!  These plants have formed mutually beneficial relationships...