Resources
Benton County Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Plan
This resource explains how the Benton County IRM program operates.
Benton County Conservation Newsletter
The Benton County IRM Program publishes articles in the Benton County Conservation Newsletter.
Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Technical Manual
This resource provides an in-depth look at IRM practices.
Managing Roadsides for Bees and Butterflies
Provides information about roadside prairie restorations and their importance to native pollinators.
Milkweed Information Sheet
Provides information on Iowa’s native milkweed species.
Gardening for Monarchs
Provides information on how to create gardens to support monarch butterflies.
Tallgrass Prairie Center Videos
Provides information on how to design a native seed mix, plan a prairie reconstruction and calibrate a seed drill.
Prairie Moon Nursery
Provides excellent plant photos and information that help in identifying native plants.
How to Germinate Seed Based Upon Seed Codes
Prairie Moon Nurseries guide on how to germinate native seed based upon seed codes.
