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Minnesota DNR Prairie Pod

Science EN ↓ 59 episodes

The prairie pod podcast brings the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan to life. It highlights the work of the Minnesota prairie conservation partnership to conserve and protect the prairie landscape. The podcast engages natural resource professionals, land managers, landowners, and prairie enthusiasts in the latest prairie-related science and practical experience related to prairie restoration and conservation. You'll hear discussions from a variety of experts, tackling the complexity, challenges, and beauty of Minnesota's prairie landscape. For resources and more details related to today's ep...

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A lost prairie butterfly gets reintroduced to MN (Dakota Skipper reintroduction at Hole-in-the-mountain Prairie) 09.07.2019 47:10

Today's podcast is going to talk about butterflies! And not just any butterflies, little big eyed ones called skippers. We'll talk with Butterfly Conservation Specialist, Cale Nordmeyer to hear about his work with rare butterflies and a reintroduction effort that's underway at Hole-in-the-Mountain Prairie in Lincoln County, MN."A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability an...

A lost prairie butterfly gets reintroduced to MN (Dakota Skipper reintroduction at Hole-in-the-mountain Prairie) 09.07.2019 47:10

What You Do Now, Matters Later (Establishment Phase Management) 21.08.2018 48:15

Today, we'll talk about the establishment phase of restoration with Area Wildlife Manager, Jeff Zajac. Visit mndnr.gov/prairiepod for the episode resource list and recommendations on prairies to visit.

Putting Prairie Back is Hard (Prairie in Nobles County) 14.08.2018 38:58

Today's podcast features a prairie in Nobles County and the challenges of restoring an entire section of land to prairie and wetland habitat.

What Goes in the Mix, Makes the Cake (Building a Seed Mix) 07.08.2018 50:51

Today we'll talk about one of our favorite subjects - building seed mixes. We'll explore how to evaluate your site, why diversity matters, seeds per square feet, and general guidelines for success. Visit mndnr.gov/prairiepod for episode notes and resources.

A Legacy of Conservation at Lac qui Parle 31.07.2018 49:09

Today's podcast features a special conservationist, Dave Trauba. Dave worked as the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area manager for 24 years. For resources and more details related to today's episode, find us on the web at mndnr.gov/prairiepod

Where Can I get that Prairie Seed? (Seed Sourcing) 24.07.2018 51:23

We'll discuss sourcing seed for prairie restorations. Should you mix or match seed? How far is too far? And general guidelines for safe seed sourcing. For resources and more details related to today's episode, find us on the web at mndnr.gov/prairiepod

Walking into the Prairie (Walk-in Access Program) 17.07.2018 40:31

We'll cover the Walk-in Access Program, what it is, how it works, and how to hunt on these awesome private lands. For resources and more details related to today's episode, find us on the web at mndnr.gov/prairiepod

How to Grow a Prairie from Scratch (Restoration and Reconstruction) 09.07.2018 44:20

This is the inaugural episode for the DNR Prairie Podcast - Today's podcast is about our favorite subject, prairies and how to grow them from scratch. For resources and more details related to today's episode, find us on the web at mndnr.gov/prairiepod