Science-based meadow establishment, stewardship, and ecological consulting for landowners and professionals in Central New York.
What We Do
Meadow Establishment
From site assessment to installation
Stewardship & Adaptive Management
Year 1–3 care, monitoring, and long-term plans
Ecological Consulting
For designers, institutions, or complex sites
Meadow Establishment
A multi-stage approach grounded in ecology, field science, and careful site assessment.
- Site Assessment: soil, hydrology, light, species context
- Design & Species Palette: tailored to landowner goals
- Site Preparation: mowing, solarization, herbicide minimization (as appropriate)
- Installation: timing, methods, seed mixes
- Early Establishment (Months 0–24): mowing, monitoring, weed management
Stewardship & Adaptive Management
Good meadows don’t maintain themselves. They evolve, and we guide that evolution.
- Year 1–3 mowing & emergence monitoring
- Species balancing
- Invasive management
- Seasonal visits
- Soil and hydrology feedback
- Enhancement opportunities
Ecological Consulting
Professional designers, landscapers, architects and planners seeking knowledge and guidance on how to incorporate native meadows into their projects and make sure they thrive.
- Site reads & ecological assessments
- Custom seed palettes and mixes
- Restoration design guidance
- Monitoring and maintenance frameworks
- Reports, plans, education and communication for teams
The Meadow Process
Site Visit
5-9 Months
10-14 Months
15-19 Months
20-36 Months
0-4 Months
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Design & Plan
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Site Prep
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Installation
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Stewardship
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Featured Projects
A few examples of how we help landowners transform lawns and open space into thriving native meadows.
Wet Meadow Establishment – Year 2
1 acre · Private Landowner · Cortland, NY
A former lawn converted into a thriving wet meadow with year-round wildlife habitat and seasonal color.
Another Meadow Establishment – Year 3
2 acre · Private Landowner · Pompey, NY
A former lawn converted into a thriving wet meadow with year-round wildlife habitat and seasonal color.
Frequently Asked Questions
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