Prairie Restorations, Inc. was founded in 1977 as one of the first companies in the nation devoted exclusively to designing, restoring, and managing native prairie plant communities. Since then, we’ve grown from three employees in a single location to a full-time staff of over 85 employees in five locations throughout Minnesota.

While our mission has not changed, our scope has. We are not just about prairies anymore, we have expanded our expertise and our services to encompass restoring wetland, woodland, and shoreline plant communities.

Historic natural vegetation

Our goal at Prairie Restorations, Inc, is to identify the appropriate plant community for every property we restore. We use historic land surveys, along with many other tools, to determine your property’s historic native vegetation type. These surveys give us the best possible idea of what your land would have looked like before human settlement.

Plants exhibit genetic variation throughout their range. Over time, a species will adapt to its locale to adapt to that particular climate’s conditions. We guarantee that as much as possible, seed for your project will have been collected within 200 miles of your site, ensuring historical accuracy and that the plants selected for your property will be genetically adapted to your particular conditions and that it will thrive in your restored ecosystem.

Presto Native Plant Finder

Presto is Prairie Restorations’ powerful, easy-to-use tool that takes the guesswork out of native species selection. Backed by 50+ years of research, Presto generates a tailored list of native plants ranked by historical presence and adaptability to your site conditions. With Presto, you save time and money while building a thriving, sustainable landscape.

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Presto Native Plant Finder

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