Michelle Vanstrom, Certified Naturalist

Niagara's Native Species

Reference - Table of Contents Document Library 1 Ecological Communities of NYS - 2nd Edition - www.dec.ny.gov/animals/29392.html Document Library 2 Silvics Vol. 1 & 2 Ecological Design with Native Plants Growing Oak Trees From Seeds Cliff Communities Document Library 3 -  Rain Garden Information Rain Garden Landscape Design Plans Rain Garden Manuel Rain Gardens:  A Design Guide for Homeowners Document Library 4 Ecological Restoration Primer Document Library Name Description Intro - Ecological Communities of NYS A Revised and expanded edition of Carol Reschke's Ecological Communities of NYS Marine and Estuarine Communities open ocean, coastlines; deepwater tidal habitats and adjacent wetlands Riverine Systems linear aquatic; natural streams, riffles, runs, pools Lacustrine Communities Natural Lakes and Ponds Terrestrial Communities Upland Habitats - includes trees, shrubs, grasses, meadows, herbs General References Sources System Key Appendix C Ranks Glossery Appendix A Index Index Document Library Name Description Ecological Restoration Primer Society for Ecological Restoration International - www.ser.org Document Library Name Description Silvics Volume 1 conifers Silvics Vol. 2 Hardwoods Ecological Designs with Native Plant Communites Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Growing Oak Trees from Seed Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Cliffs as Natural Refuges American Science Magazine Calcareous Cliff Communities (Niagara Gorge) NYNHP Conservation Guide Document Library Name Description Butterflies Swale Rain Garden Plan Pt Shade/Shade Zones 5b-7b - National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Trees and Shrubs Border Rain Garden Full Sun - Zone 5b-7b- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Fragrant Rain Garden - formal Full Sun, Zones 5b-7b National Fish and Wildlifee Foundation Hedge Row Rain Garden Full sun, all zones - National Fish and Wildlife Foundation NPSNJ Rain Garden Manuel (Pages 25-48) Rain Gardens - A Design Guide for Homeowners UCONN Cooperative Extension System - College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Designing Rain Gardens (Bio-Retention Areas) North Carolina State University Alternative Stormwater Management Practice - Rain Gardens NYS Stormwater Management Design Manuel Rain Garden Basics Sue Ellingston - Madison, Wisconsin www.sueellingson.com/raingardens Rain Garden Plants Cornell Cooperative Extension Rain Garden Species Selection (For Teachers, Grades 3-12) Earth Partnership for Schools - University of Wisconsin - Madison Arboreturm Residential Rain Gardens Rick Durham - Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist - University of Kentucky Castle Hill Park Rain Garden - Final Report NY City Dept. of Parks and Recreation Rain Garden How-To Guide Western New York Stormwater Coalition Urban Stormwater Management in the US National Research Council Photo: American Scientist Magazine   vanshel400@yahoo.com P.O. Box 2827 Niagara Falls, N.Y 14302 / 716-299-1300 Website powered by Network Solutions®