TALLGRASS RESTORATION, LLC

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
2013
Illinois Office Wisconsin Office
2221 Hammond Drive 3129 E. County Road N
Schaumburg, IL 60173 Milton, WI 53653
847-925-9830 608-531-1768
847-925-9840 (fax) 608-531-2227 (fax)

Rockford Office ForestvilleOffice

Olson Ecological Solutions, LLC 9004 Country Rd. X
PO Box 4631 Forestville, WI 51213
Rockford IL 61110 920-365-6970
815-985-2689
www.tallgrassrestoration.com
877-699-8300

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 Table of Contents

SECTION 1: Introduction ..................................................................................................... 1

Company Profile ................................................................................................................. 1
Scope of Services ............................................................................................................. 1
Clients............................................................................................................................... 4

SECTION 2: On-the-Ground Services ................................................................................. 6

Soil Erosion and Sediment Control ................................................................................... 6
Native Plant Installations ................................................................................................... 6
Naturalized Detention Basins............................................................................................. 8
Natural Areas Stewardship and Maintenance ................................................................. 8
Prescribed Fire ................................................................................................................ 8
Invasive Species Control................................................................................................. 9
A Restoration Year (Schedule) .............................................................................................. 9

SECTION 3: Consulting Services ....................................................................................... 10

Vegetative Assessments ................................................................................................ 10
Restoration Management Plan .................................................................................... 10

SECTION 4: Project Experience......................................................................................... 11

Awards ............................................................................................................................... 11
Current Projects................................................................................................................ 11

SECTION 5: Company References ..................................................................................... 14

Affiliations ......................................................................................................................... 15

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 SECTION 1: Introduction

Company Profile

Our mission is to restore and maintain the health, integrity

and beauty of our clients’ land and water resources.

Tallgrass Restoration’s (“Tallgrass”) project ecologists use best management practices of

ecological restoration to enhance and restore wetlands, woodlands and prairies in natural
areas and in urban settings for native landscaping, rain gardens and naturalized detention
basins.

Promoting the functions and values of native plants, Tallgrass works with clients to foster
sustainable landscapes ranging from forest preserves to private estates. Tallgrass participates
in collaborative professional teams to work on environmental projects for the preservation
and restoration of our natural resources. Paramount is the belief that restoration must benefit
the larger environment in which we live, enriching the natural heritage of people, plants, and
animals and improving ecology and native habitats throughout the Midwest.

Since 1997, Tallgrass has had continued success with restoring and maintaining native
ecosystems throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa and North Dakota.

Scope of Services

From its inception, Tallgrass has continued to effectively complete a wide array of
environmental projects:

 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Projects

o Stream bank Stabilization
o Erosion Control Matting and Blankets
o Ravine Erosion Control
 Native Plant Installation
o Drill Seeding
o Wetland Enhancements
o Native Landscaping
o Native Gardens
o Rain Gardens
o Wildlife Habitat Enhancements
 Naturalized Detention Basins
o Erosion and Sedimentation Control
o Shoreline Stabilization
o Native Plant Installation
o Stewardship/Maintenance
 Natural Areas Stewardship and Maintenance
o Prescribed Burns
o Invasive Species Control

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 o Invasive Brush Clearing
o Custom Herbicide Applications
o Ecological Mowing

Tallgrass’ consulting services include:

 Land Planning
o Vegetative Assessments
o Restoration Management Plans
o Native Landscape Design
o Project Management
 Wetland Services
o Wetland Delineations
o Mitigation Planning
o Creation and management of wetland mitigation banks through our affiliate,
Tallgrass Land Conservation
o Provider of wetland mitigation credits through our affiliate, Tallgrass Land
Conservation
 Watershed and Regional Planning
o Planning services to address water quality, natural area connectivity and other
environmental needs of the area
 Preserve and Park Design
o Design preserves and parks
 Conservation Design
o Meet goals for a conservation-minded development
o Create and monitor natural areas, native gardens and no-mow areas
 Streambank Stabilization Vegetation Planning
o Plan the stabilization of streambanks and lake shorelines using hard armor and
vegetation
 Land Preservation and Real Estate Transactions
o Identify properties that have conservation value or potential for conservation-
minded development
 Grant writing and Administration

Clients

Our clients are divided into four sectors: government, private, corporate, and nonprofit. The
Government sector accounts for 60% of Tallgrass’ revenues and includes forest preserve
districts, conservation districts, park districts, state and federal conservation agencies, and
local units of government.

The private sector accounts for another 20% of our company revenue and contains the
highest number of clients.

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Our corporate sector clients account for 15% of Tallgrass’ business and include regional
developers, property management companies, homeowners associations, and corporate
campuses as well as subcontracting work with larger firms.

Nonprofit sector clients account for the last 5% of Tallgrass’ business and include land trusts,
community groups, and other environmental organizations. Nonprofits provide Tallgrass
with recognition, marketing and networking opportunities. In addition, word of mouth from
the nonprofit sector is invaluable to Tallgrass’ reputation as a quality ecological service
company.

Current Clients:
Public
Addison Park District Indiana Dept of Natural Resources Town of Linn
Barrington Area Conservation Indian Creek Watershed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Trust Partnership U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Barrington Park District Inverness Park District Vernon Hills Park District
Batavia Park District Kane County Development Dept Village of Glenview, IL
Batten International Airport Kohl’s Children’s Museum Village of Homewood Public
Chicago Park District Lake County FPD Works
Citizens for Conservation Liberty Prairie Conservancy Village of Long Grove
Dundee Township Madison Parks Department Village of North Barrington
DuPage County FPD Madison Police Department Village of Roselle
Elgin High School McHenry County Conservation Village of Streamwood
Elk Grove Park District District Village of Twin Lakes
Elkhorn Middle School Mettawa Open Lands Association Waukegan Park District
FPD Cook County Mill Creek HOA Waukesha County Parks Dept
FPD Kane County Mundelein Park District West Chicago Park District
FPD Will County Nature Conservancy Wisconsin Dept of Natural
Fox Valley Park District Northfield Park District Resources
Glencoe Park District Palatine Park District
Hoffman Estates Park District Town of Koshkonong
Illinois Dept of Natural Resources
Private
Allied Waste Creative Edge Landscape ILT Vignocchi
American Gardens, Inc Creekside HOA James Martin Associates
Avant Garden & Landscaping Crestview HOA Janesville Gazette
Baxter Healthcare CVS Pharmacy Kellogg Company
Bertog Landscape Company Dunhaven Woods HOA Kenosha Grounds Cover, Inc.
Breezy Hill Nursery DSI Realty Kettle Ingredients
Brickman Group, Ltd. Erickson Management Co. Klein Tools
Cambridge Homes/DR Horton Estates at Inverness Park HOA Lifetime Fitness
Clauss Brothers, Inc. Fields of Cambridge HOA McGill Management
Collage of American Friendship Village Midwest Forestree
Pathologists Glen Shore Condo HOA Mill Creek HOA
Continental Automotive Glencoe Park District Naperville Country Club
Systems Glenwood School Pepper Tree Farms
Cornerstone Property Mgmt. Heatherwood Estates HOA Planning Resources, Inc.
Cowhey Gundmundsen Leder Hey & Associates Prairie Village Retirement
Clover Ridge HOA Highland Lakes Condo Community
Club at Strawberry Creek Association Property Specialists, Inc.
Country Lane at Wadsworth Hillcrest Property Mgmt. Redwing View HOA
Lake HOA Hoerr-Schaudt Renaissance Hotel and
Countryside Industries Huff & Huff, Inc. Conference Center

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Reflections at Hidden Lake Sonoma HOA Villa Management, Ltd.
HOA Summit Management Villas of Indian Ridge
River Bend HOA Specialists, Inc. Vivekenanda Center
Ruth Lake Country Club Tallgrass Land Conservation Westmore Apartments
Ryco Landscape The Care of Trees Westover Farms HOA
Sanctuary of Lake Bluff HOA Timber Trails HOA Wildlife Discovery Center @
Scott Bryon & Company Timbers Edge HOA Elawa Farm
Sebert Landscape Traditions @ Harvest Hills Willow Glen Townhomes
Sedgewood Cove HOA HOA Winchester Estates HOA
Sheffield Towne Association Univision Radio Woodland Contractors
Sho-Deen, Inc. Valley Lakes HOA

We have had the privilege

of completing over 1000
client projects since
Tallgrass was first
founded. These clients,
both past and present, are
very important to us and
we have an obligation to
protect their privacy. A
portion of our clients have
given us permission to
release their names on a
selective basis. If you
require a detailed list, please contact us for further information.

SECTION 2: On-the-Ground Services

Soil Erosion and Sediment Control

Soil erosion and sedimentation negatively affect the local environment. When ground is
exposed to the impacts of rainfall and the elements, there is an increase in the volume and
velocity of runoff. This sets off a chain reaction that results in the transport and deposition of
sediment as well as reduced stream capacity. Additionally, suspended sediment contributes to
a decline in water quality.

Not only are shorelines subject to erosion, but ravines, hillsides, and bluffs can fall victim to
deterioration. Depending on the severity of the problem, ranging from a gradual water flow
to a landslide, controlling and preventing soil from eroding is a major concern. Using native
vegetation to stabilize the soil prevents erosion and allows rainfall infiltration reducing
sediment loads and runoff downstream while improving wildlife habitat and aesthetics.
Native plants reduce the movement of sediment, nutrients, and other chemicals carried by
runoff to receiving waters. They protect groundwater supplies by absorbing the pollutants in
the runoff within their root zones.

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Tallgrass professionally installs soil erosion and sediment control products for large and
small scale commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Our experience includes stream
bank stabilizations, naturalized detention basins, and ravine stabilization and restoration.

Native Plant Installations

The fundamental basis for using native plant species for improved soil erosion and sediment
control in streams and storm water facilities is that native plants have extensive root systems
which improve the ability of the soil to infiltrate water and withstand wet or erosive
conditions. For instance, the particles carry pollutants such as phosphorous and may destroy
bottom dwelling species habitat. More importantly, suspended sediment will partially or
completely block sunlight reducing photosynthesis which decreases plant growth and
dissolved oxygen.

There are three basic reasons to support native plant restoration. First, restoration improves
the functionality of the natural community; restored wetlands provide increased water quality
and quantity by storing rainfall and filtering out the pollutants before recharging our
groundwater and/or streams and rivers, and the deep-root systems of native plants prevent
soil erosion and sedimentation as well as provide greater infiltration for the soil.

Second, the plants will provide ethically pleasing bursts of colors that change throughout the
growing season. A well-managed natural community improves the look of the area by adding
diversity of plants which leads to more song birds and butterflies. Since native plants are
perennials there is less cost as compared to planting yearly annuals.

Canada geese prefer non-

vegetated shorelines and
mowed turf side-slopes, which
allows quick access to the
water’s edge and provides an
unlimited food source. This
results in large amounts of
droppings that degrade water
quality and present a potential
health risk. Installation of native
vegetation on the shoreline
creates a permanent, effective
barrier which makes it difficult
for geese to move from water to
land. It also eliminates the food
source provided by turf grass
and provides cover for potential predators which discourages Canada geese.

Lastly, promoting native restoration is ecologically important. There are many species of
plants, animals, and other organisms that are listed as threatened or endangered or of special
concern. Some ecosystems are considered rare and imperiled. An oak savanna is the perfect

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example of a disappearing ecosystem, one that cannot be recreated but must be restored.
Restoring natural communities improves wildlife habitat, and provides much needed feeding
grounds for wildlife. Wetlands and prairies are nature’s storm water systems and can help
decrease flooding.

The ecologists of Tallgrass have the expertise to design, install, and maintain these natural
communities. Our installation services can help in the certification process for Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) designations. Improving your natural
communities provides you with a sustainable and healthy environment.

Naturalized Detention Basins

A conventional detention basin consists of a riprap lined shallow-water basin surrounded by
turf grass side-slopes. Although conventional basins provide storm water storage they do
very little to treat the polluted storm water runoff for the receiving stream. This results in an
increase in nonpoint source pollution downstream. Storm water runoff from developed areas
contains a variety of pollutants including sediments, organic matter, heavy metals, bacteria,
and nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorous.

A naturalized detention basin can be an

attractive landscaped basin containing a
variety of native plants including trees,
shrubs, and wildflowers. Native plants
encourage infiltration resulting in
groundwater recharge and reduced surface
water discharge. Naturalized detention basins
utilize native plants to provide shoreline and
side-slope stabilization. Not only are native
wetland and prairie plants more reliable soil
stabilizers than riprap and turf grass,
additional environmental benefits such as
improved water quality, creation of wildlife
habitat, and year round beauty are provided.

Natural Areas Stewardship and Maintenance

Prescribed Fire: Tallgrass is licensed, certified and insured to conduct prescribed burns on
our clients’ land. Burning is generally the most powerful tool for managing invasive species
and improving wildlife habitats.

The outcome desired and site

characteristics dictate the
prescription for a burn. Every aspect
of a burn is planned well in advance
to ensure adequate fuel loads,
prepare fire beaks, organize staff,
and obtain permits. Accomplishing

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specific habitat management goals requires training, knowledge and experience.

To ensure smoke dispersion, weather conditions are monitored before and during prescribed
fires. The burn boss will rely on weather forecasts when planning burns to reduce the impacts
to local communities from smoke.

Tallgrass has safely executed hundreds of prescribed burns ranging in size, difficulty, and
habitat. Our staff has completed the National Wildfire Coordinating Group’s
S-130/190 introduction to wildland fire with all our crew leaders having received additional
training. Tallgrass’ professional service is comprehensive and includes all permitting,
notifications for affected neighbors, and complete bonding and insurance.

Invasive Species Control

Invasive non-native plants are a serious threat to native species, communities, and
ecosystems in many areas in the Midwest. They can compete with and displace native plants
and animals, alter ecosystems functions, structures, and cycles, and promote other invaders.
The good news is that many plant invasions can be halted. Even badly infested areas can be
restored to healthy systems dominated by native species. This requires taking action to
control and manage the invasive plants.

Whether it is buckthorn, reed canary grass, or thistle, Tallgrass provides a complete

restoration and maintenance plan to reduce the population of invasive plants. Using a wide
array of tools and specialized machinery, we have successfully removed invasive species
from numerous sensitive areas. In addition to prescribed fire, Tallgrass uses ecological
mowing, custom herbicide applications, chainsaws, and heavy machinery to tackle the job.
Once the initial weed removal has been completed, ongoing stewardship visits from field
ecologists ensure the establishment of the native plants.

A Restoration Year (Schedule)

Ecological restoration is based on a seasonal calendar. There are practices and activities that
have to be completed during certain weather conditions and in certain months of the growing
season. We begin our year with invasive species removal or “clearing” work. The field crews
work to remove buckthorn, honeysuckle, and other undesirable woody species during the
winter so as not to disturb sensitive areas. Tallgrass will also go through the cleared areas and
treat the stumps with herbicide to reduce re-sprouting. There is some seed installation that
can happen in the winter depending on weather conditions. If the ground begins to thaw, the
drill seeder may be used for installation. Once the ground is frozen and covered in snow, the
field crews hand broadcast the native seed mixes to be absorbed into the soil.

In between winter and spring, the

spring burn season begins and
ends rather quickly. During this
four to six week period, the crews
work long days to conduct the
burns on clients’ land. The burns

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need to be completed after the snow melts and before everything turns green. It is a small
window of time, and a lot of our yearly workload.

Tallgrass’ workload increases in the late spring and early summer with projects for applying
herbicide to cool season invasive plants (garlic mustard, reed canary grass, etc.) along with
tree and shrub installations. Site preparations are completed to install seed and native plant
plugs. Our project managers also begin stream bank projects by installing erosion and
sediment control measures along
shorelines and planting native plants
to stabilize the soil along the banks.

Around the same time, early summer

live plants installations begin. These
projects may be large in size and take
considerable manpower. The goal is to
install the plants before the weather
gets too hot and dry.

Come July, the field crews are kept

busy with stewardship or maintenance
of the projects. They will visit the
sites anywhere between two and eight times during the growing season to control weed
invasions and ensure that native plants are being established.

By the end of the summer and moving into fall, the crews will again start installing native
plugs, trees, and shrubs. Stewardship visits continue through late Fall until the plants become
dormant for the season.

Before the end of fall and the first day of winter our fall burn season begins. It is a mirror
image of the spring burn season. Four to six weeks to burn while everything is dry and before
the snow starts.

This is Tallgrass’ basic work schedule for the on-the-ground ecological restoration activities.
Consulting services are year round which supplements our workload and revenue.

SECTION 3: Consulting Services

In addition to our on-the-ground services, Tallgrass provides expert consulting teams to

evaluate the quality of an area, decipher the habitat types, and recommend appropriate
actions to ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local regulations. Our capabilities
allow us to bring a vast array of services to our clients including Site Inventory and Analysis,
Municipal Code and Ordinance Research, Tree Preservation, Concept and Design
Development, Construction Documentation and Specification, and Construction Observation
and/or Administration. Strong ideals coupled with the latest design technology give our
clients the best design for their money.

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Vegetative assessments provide our clients with the initial data on the health of their land.
From quality plant mapping to invasive species control needs, this is the first step in creating
a comprehensive restoration management plan. Tallgrass staff ecologists will create
management zones and designate the activities needed to create a diverse natural community.
With the talent at Tallgrass, we have the ability to pull together some incredible teams to
work on the different projects. As each project will be different, each project team will be
different. In this way, we market several different sets of skills and showcase them in several
different combinations. Also, we develop our staff in a way that will be inspirational and
motivating to Tallgrass, our clients, and our community.

SECTION 4: Project Experience

Awards

2012 U.S. EPA & Chicago Wilderness Conservation and Native Landscaping Award
Heatherwood Estates Homeowners Association (HOA) in Schaumburg
We have worked with the HOA and the Village of Schaumburg since 2008 to convert their
turf and rip-rap lined pond into a diverse native shoreline that has become a home to several
different reptile, amphibian and bird species. The homeowners have been dedicated to their
natural shoreline, and each year they look to improve the habitat quality. Over the years they
have even elected to install dead trees in the water to provide perches for turtles and
waterfowl, and habitat for fish. We are very happy for Heatherwood Estates, and are honored
to still be providing them with continued environmental services.

2009 U.S. EPA & Chicago Wilderness-Conservation and Native Landscaping

Certificate of Merit
In 2006, Tallgrass moved from Glenview, Illinois to a Schaumburg, Illinois industrial park.
A front yard prairie was one of the many improvements that were made to the building. The
prairie has become very well established and supports a wide variety of plant and animal
diversity. We have taken a turf grass yard and turned it into a demonstration garden of native
plants. Its purpose is to show our clients and neighbors how pretty a prairie garden can be,
how it brings the birds and butterflies (and praying mantis) to the garden, and that once
established, takes very little maintenance. We feature prairie forbs and grasses in a garden
that is in a very urban setting, and in a format that promotes the use of native landscaping
while making our office the prettiest in the park.

2009 U.S. EPA & Chicago Wilderness Conservation and Native Landscaping Award
Prairie Village, under the company Fairhaven Retirement Community, is a retirement
community of duplex houses located north of the city of Whitewater, Wisconsin. The idea
behind Prairie Village is to have a retirement community that surrounds residents with
natural beauty including restored prairie, wetlands, ponds, and oak forest. Prairie Village sits
on roughly 56 total acres with about 13 of those acres consisting of natural areas of prairie,
wetland, woodland, and ponds. During initial construction, great care was taken to preserve
the majestic bur oaks growing along Whitewater Creek. As the prairie becomes established,
there is less maintenance that needs to be done to keep invasive species in check.

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2008 U.S. EPA & Chicago Wilderness Conservation and Native Landscaping Award.
The Town of Linn Community Nature Park is located just southwest of Lake Geneva,
Wisconsin. The 160-acre park includes prairies, wetlands, and oak savannas which provide
for excellent habitat for wildlife, including the threatened Henslow’s sparrow. It provides
opportunities for hiking, horse backing riding, and nature studies. The Town of Linn’s
community nature park is protected by a conservation easement held by the Geneva Lakes
Conservancy. There are many partners working together to create a high quality grassland
community for the parks inhabitants. Tallgrass is the park’s ecological contractor and works
with the public parks committee to determine what the habitat and residents need from the
park.

2007 Lake County Stormwater Management Commission-Development of the Year

Award. 2007 U.S. EPA & Chicago Wilderness Conservation and Native Landscaping
Award. Valley Lakes Community Association in Round Lake, Illinois: 2007 was Valley
Lakes’ year for recognition. This conservation design community manages 21 detention
ponds and 273 acres of wetlands all interconnected as their stormwater management system.
Tallgrass has been Valley Lakes’ ecological contractor since 2006 and has retrofitted nine
ponds from turf grass to naturalized detention basins. They have restored 36 acres of
wetlands through the Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program and a partnership with the Lake
County Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The residents at Valley Lakes are
committed to becoming a premier conservation design subdivision. Tallgrass enjoys the
relationship with the community association and its property management company, Summit
Management Specialists.

2006 First Annual Lake County Stormwater Management Commission-Development of

the Year Award. Deerpath Farm Conservation Development shows exemplary use of Best
Management Practices (BMP) in site design or site improvements that uses a suite of BMPs
that exceed the requirements of the Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance.
Deerpath Farm is a conservation design community that contains 140 acres of permanently
protected natural areas including oak savanna, prairie, and wetlands. These features tie into
the most effective combination of stormwater management practices with open space to
replicate and embellish the natural drainage system. Located in Mettawa, Illinois, this
development is part of one of the largest expanses of protected land in Lake County and is
continuously managed for ecological sustainability.

2006 U.S. EPA & Chicago Wilderness-Conservation and Native Landscaping

Certificate of Merit. The Sanctuary of Lake Bluff Homeowners Association in Illinois was
recognized for its outstanding efforts to use native plants in the landscape and use
conservation design practices within the Chicago Wilderness region. In partnership with the
Lake Bluff Open Lands Association and Tallgrass, the homeowners released Galerucella
beetles to help control the purple loosestrife in their wetlands.

2005 Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA)-Excellence in Landscaping

Gold Award. Tallgrass received this award for our quality work by increasing public
awareness to the industry in environmental protection and encouraging greater awareness of
environmental enhancements. Tallgrass installed two acres of native seed and approximately

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7,000 native plant plugs throughout the lagoons of Chicago’s Washington Park as part of a
shoreline restoration project.

2004 U.S. EPA and Chicago Wilderness—Conservation and Native Landscaping

Award. Gallery Park received this award for its exceptional efforts to use native plants in the
landscape as well as conservation development practices in the Chicago Wilderness Region.
Located in Glenview, Illinois Gallery Park is a 140 acre preserve located on the site of the
former Glenview Naval Air Station. Tallgrass restored and stabilized shoreline around Lake
Glenview as part of The Glen Redevelopment Project. The project included items such as
coir log installation, grading, native seeding, erosion control blanket, native plug installation,
and ongoing stewardship and maintenance.

Current Projects

Madison Park District: Clearing of brush and trees at three sites in Cherokee Marsh in the
city of Madison, Wisconsin using a Bobcat and forestry mower. Tallgrass also cleared dead
aspens near a trail through the marsh using a tree terminator and drill seeded four acres of
prairie in three sites at Grand View Commons Park.

Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Comprehensive vegetation management

utilizing herbicide and prescription burning in zones covering the county from Lake Cook
Road at the north to the Cal-Sag Channel at the south.

Army Corp. of Engineers-Burnham Prairie in Village of Burnham, Illinois:

Comprehensive five-year prairie restoration plan in the Village of Burnham, Illinois,
including selective tree clearing, control of invasive species, seed collection, seed
installation, and prescription burning of installation on 50 acres.

Forest Preserve of Will County: Various projects including 100 acres of garlic mustard
control at the Messenger Woods Forest Preserve.

Village of Glenview: Focusing on the restoration and stewardship of the Glen, the former
Glenview Naval Air Station. Tallgrass has maintained several natural areas including wetland
enhancement and maintenance, prairie and woodland maintenance and prescribed burning.

Prairie Village: Since 2006, Tallgrass has been involved with the management of the natural
areas of this retirement community on the North side of Whitewater, Wisconsin. This unique
community surrounds its residents with nature boasting oak woodlands, Whitewater Creek,
restored prairies, wetlands and ponds. Our work at Prairie Village has consisted of
performing site preparation, native seeding, tree preservation, weed control, and ongoing
stewardship. In 2009, Tallgrass lead a tour for the residents of the community through the
natural areas to better connect and inform them about the natural features in their
development.

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Kettle Foods: Five acre prairie around a LEED certified building that is currently in its sixth
growing season. Tallgrass provides ongoing management of problematic weeds to help the
prairie establish to maturity.

Kerry Centre: Installation of approximately 56 acres of prairie around their world

headquarters. Tallgrass installed 10,000+ emergent plugs in the detention basin and provides
ongoing management of problematic weeds to help the prairie establish to maturity.

Janesville Gazette: Five acre prairie around a local newspaper facility that is currently in its
sixth growing season. Tallgrass provides ongoing management of problematic weeds to help
the prairie establish to maturity.

Mill Creek: Ongoing stewardship of 60 acres of native prairie and wetland habitats.

Allied Waste: A landfill wetland mitigation project that includes installation of aquatic
plugs, 800 trees, seeding of 17 acres and ongoing stewardship.

Town of Linn: Restoration of 154 acres of grassland habitat within a community nature
park.

SECTION 5: Company References

Lake Forest Open Lands Association

Stephen Christy
847-234-3880 ext.13

Madison Park District

Russ Hefty The Sanctuary of Lake Bluff
608-267-4918 Joel Shellist
847-735-0692
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
John Raudenbush Village of Glenview
847-439-1051 Robyn Flakne
847-998-9500
The Nature Conservancy
Steve Richter Forest Preserve District of Will County
608-251-8140 ext. 126 John O’Lear
815-722-5916
The Prairie Enthusiasts
Amy Staffen Valley Lake Community Association
608-238-0450 John Gutknecht
847-922-8136
The Conservation Foundation
Conservation@Home Town of Linn, Wisconsin
Jim Kleinwachter Jeanne Allis
630-553-0687 ext. 302 262-275-6300

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Wisconsin Department of Natural Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
Resources Paula Veltum
Heidi Hayes 608-224-6385
608-275-3337

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 Affiliations

Aldo Leopold Foundation Liberty Prairie Conservancy

American Society of Landscape Architects Lower Des Plaines Ecosystem Partnership
Barrington Area Conservation Trust Madison Audubon Society
Chicago Wilderness Midwest Ecological Landscaping
Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council Association
Chicagoland Tree Advisor Midwest Invasive Plant Network
Citizens for Conservation Milton Chamber of Commerce
Community Associations Institute National Grants Management Association
Conservation@Home New Invader’s Watch List-IL History
Environmental Education Association of Survey
Illinois Pheasants Forever
Flint Creek Watershed Partnership Save the Prairie Society
Foresight Design Initiative Schaumburg Business Association
Fort Atkinson Wisconservation Club Sierra Club
Fox River Ecosystem Partnership Society of Ecological Restoration-
Great Lakes Alliance Midwest Chapter
Greater Madison Area Chamber of Students In Free Enterprise
Commerce The Green Team
Hoo’s Woods Raptor Center The Nature Conservancy
Illinois Landscape Contractors Association The Prairie Enthusiasts
Illinois Prescribed Fire Council Upper Des Plaines River Ecosystem
International Arborist Association Partnership
International Erosion Control Association Wild Ones
Invasive Plant Association of Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Natural
Kane DuPage Soil & Water Conservation Resources-Hunter Safety
District Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council
Lake Forest Open Lands Association Wisconsin Wetlands Association
Lake Koshkonong Wetlands Association

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