Bull thistle and Canada thistle are two problem weed species that threaten the Biocore Prairie. Mike tested whether careful spot treatments with the non-specific herbicide RoundUp can kill (or severely weaken) thistles without damaging the …

Elizabeth studied plant growth in an area of the Biocore prairie restoration where there was considerable competition from weeds. The focus was on three species: little bluestem (a grass), butterfly weed (a forb), and leadplant …

Molly studied insects in the two demonstration gardens that are part of the Biocore Prairie restoration site. The project examined the relationship between flowering prairie plants (specifically spiderwort, butterfly weed, bergamot, pale purple coneflower, mountain …