People from every walk of life are discovering the benefits and beauty of native prairies. Some are new to native grasses and wildflowers while others are deep into a search for technical information about restoration, cost sharing and more. Whatever your place on this journey, the Prairie Restoration Library is a “one stop shop” designed just for you. From books to high-tech resources, we hope you will find just what it takes to satisfy your quest.

The library or kiosk is on the main floor of the PWLC next to the Bluestem Store. It is a pleasant setting in which to learn and explore. Stop by during regular visitor hours or call 218-739-0938 to schedule an orientation. There is no charge to use the Prairie Restoration Library.

Library - Over 300 books and videos are available to use on-site (free check-out to Friends members). Resources range from children’s books to technical manuals or advanced management textbooks. Materials are organized into logical categories to make using this section of the library easy.

Computer Station - A computer with high speed internet access is available for use. We have identified many fantastic web sites related to prairies. They are organized on the computer and available also by checking our Favorite Prairie Links. The computer also has vegetative GIS layers for all of the Fergus Falls Wetland Management District as well as the historical vegetation for the counties of Otter Tail, Wilkin, Grant, Douglas and Wadena.

Audio Visual - A variety of videos and CDs are available featuring topics such as prescribed burning, hands-on techniques for restoration and management, native landscaping and lakescaping.

Favorite Prairie Links

Federal Web Sites

• USFWS America’s National Wildlife Refuge System
• US Fish and Wildlife Service
• US Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3
• USDA Forest Service

Gardening and Landscaping with Natives

• Aquatic and Wetland Vascular Plants of the Northern Great Plains
• Wisconsin DNR Plant of the Week

Invasives

• Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin
• The Invasive Species Initiative Home

Lakescaping

• Enviroscience Inc.
• MN DNR Shoreline Alterations
• MN Lakes Assoc. Lakescaping for Water Quality
• MN DNR Shoreland Management

State Web Sites

• Minnesota DNR
• Wisconsin DNR

Native Seed and Plant Vendors

• Morning Sky Greenery
• Prairie Restorations, Inc.

Prairie Educational Resources

• Prairie Ecology Bus
• Island Press
• University of MN Arboretum
• North American Assn. for Environmental Education
• Northern Gardener
• MN Interactive Directory of Environmental Education Resources

Prairie Locations

• University of MN Arboretum
• College of DuPage Natural Areas
• Friends of the Prairie Learning Center Neal Smith NWR
• Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
• MN DNR Prairie Grasslands Scientific and Natural Areas
• Prairie Wetlands Learning Center
• University of MN Herbarium
• University of WI Arboretum

Prairie Related Organizations

• Center for Prairie Studies
• Friends of the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center
• MN Chapter of the Nature Conservancy
• MN Native Plant Society
• The Prairie Enthusiasts
• Wild Ones
• Wildflower Information

Prairie Restoration and Maintenance

• Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
• USFWS Fire Management
• MN DNR Prairie Restoration

Prairie Restoration Funding Programs

• NRCS CRP
• MN DNR Grants
• NRCS MN Home
• MN DNR Native Prairie Bank Program
• MN DNR Native Prairie Tax Exempt Program
• MN DNR Private Lands Program
• MN DNR Wetlands Tax Exempt Program
• MN NRCS Wetlands Reserve Program
• MN NRCS Wildlife Habitat Inventive Program

Wetland Restoration

• MN NRCS WHIP
• WI DNR Wetlands

Zillions More Links

• MN Native Prairie Society Links
• The Prairie Enthusiasts Links

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