Birdfoot trefoil
What is Birdfoot trefoil?
invasive weed
Is Kentucky Bluegrass native to MN?
NO!
How does prarire make clean water
The prairie filters out excess nutrients and sediment in runoff
What is our plan?
1: remove
2: plant native seeds, it will increase biodiversity and pollinators
3: let it grow and limit human activity in our pray
What harm does it cause?
Takes up space from native species, releases nitrogen and carbon, and causes runoff- ingesting large amounts can result in respiratory failure.
Where is Kentucky Bluegrass originally from?
Africa / Eurasia
What is the benefits of the clean water from the prairie?
Prevent excess nutrients and sediment into bodies of water like birch pond
What will our $100 dollars go to, and what is our Earth Day Activity?
Planting native seeds and removing birdfoot trefoil
How will we remove it?
We will remove it by hand and to make sure to get all the roots too so it doesn’t regrow
What harm can Kentucky bluegrass cause?
If not properly managed and overgrazed, the roots will completely overtake pastures and prairies, which will knock out native plants.
How does this affect birch pond?
birch pond had the highest level of nitrates or NO3 out of all of the ponds studied in 2025 with 2.035 mg/L
Why is this important?