Phase 2 of Grassland Restoration Project

Phase 2 took place from December 2012 through September 2013

  1. Fields mowed early December, 2012
  2. Black locust saplings and sumac removed.
  3. Fields disked 3X during growing season
  4. Fields prepared for planting
  5. Fields planted with rye - September, 2013
  6. As of October 24, 2013 the winter rye has come in and covers about 95% of the fields. Seeds failed to germinate in several small narrow areas. Rye did not thrive as it did in 2011-12.

Details of Phase 2 Will Be Posted Soon