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Bridgette Moen
Graduate Portfolio
2011-2014
Candidate for a Masters of Landscape ArchitectureUniversity of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignBachelor of Science in Earth Systems, Environment, and Society Minor in Landscape Studies University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
Expected Graduation, May 2014Cumulative GPA: 3.79/4.00
Graduated, May 2011with DistinctionCumulative GPA: 3.62/4.00
[email protected] 1.217.766.5707
www.bridgettemoen.wordpress.com
Trophic Terrace
Unploughed Refugia
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The Gridley House
Artificial Habitat
Casey Tree Farms
Permeable Paving
Vertical Bee Hotel
Because of the remarkable efficiency of John Deeres steel plow and the fertility of glacial till, only 1/100th of a percent of native Illinois prairie remains. Small remnants are found in areas untouched by the steel plow such as along highways, and railway right of ways, and in cemeteries. Despite the grim-looking fate of the prairie, restoring sites with high restoration potential, such as cemeteries, can lead to a more complete habitat matrix.
Unploughed Refugia
Canadian National Right of WayRight of Way
Zea mays Liatris spicata
Lespedeza capitata
Euthamia gramifolia
Silphium laciniatum
Pycnanthemum virginium
Pycnanthemum virginium
Juniperus virginiana
Rhus typhina
Andropogon geradii
Schizachyrium scoparium
Echinacea pallida
Tradescantia ohiensis
etc.
Old 45 Right of Way Right of WayRoute 45
HISTORIC PRAIRIE RESTORATIONUNPLOWED LANDCEMETERIESRAILWAY NETWORKEXISTING NATURAL
Remnant PrairieHistoric prairie in Illinois
2000 acres22 million acres
1/100%of remnant prairieremaining in Illinois
Stochastic events
BIODIVERSITY CONNECTIVITY
Single Large or Several Small (SLOSS)
Canadian National Right of WayRight of Way
Zea mays Liatris spicata
Lespedeza capitata
Euthamia gramifolia
Silphium laciniatum
Pycnanthemum virginium
Pycnanthemum virginium
Juniperus virginiana
Rhus typhina
Andropogon geradii
Schizachyrium scoparium
Echinacea pallida
Tradescantia ohiensis
etc.
Old 45 Right of Way Right of WayRoute 45
HISTORIC PRAIRIE RESTORATIONUNPLOWED LANDCEMETERIESRAILWAY NETWORKEXISTING NATURAL
Remnant PrairieHistoric prairie in Illinois
2000 acres22 million acres
1/100%of remnant prairieremaining in Illinois
Stochastic events
BIODIVERSITY CONNECTIVITY
Single Large or Several Small (SLOSS)
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Canadian National Right of WayRight of Way
Zea mays Liatris spicata
Lespedeza capitata
Euthamia gramifolia
Silphium laciniatum
Pycnanthemum virginium
Pycnanthemum virginium
Juniperus virginiana
Rhus typhina
Andropogon geradii
Schizachyrium scoparium
Echinacea pallida
Tradescantia ohiensis
etc.
Old 45 Right of Way Right of WayRoute 45
HISTORIC PRAIRIE RESTORATIONUNPLOWED LANDCEMETERIESRAILWAY NETWORKEXISTING NATURAL
Remnant PrairieHistoric prairie in Illinois
2000 acres22 million acres
1/100%of remnant prairieremaining in Illinois
Stochastic events
BIODIVERSITY CONNECTIVITY
Single Large or Several Small (SLOSS)
Champaign-Urbana
Thomasboro
Rantoul
Ludlow
Paxton
Loda
Buckley
Onarga
Gilman
Danforth
Ashkum
Clifton
Chebanse
Kankakee
Bradley
Bourbonnais
Manteno
Peotone
Monee
Matteson
Homewood
Harvey
Riverdale
Burnside
Chicago
Pullman
Flossmoor
Population DeclineRoads (125ft buer)MunicipalitiesNatural Areas (USDA)CN Passenger RailCemeteries1km buerProposed Connections
(1882) Loda Prairie - 2036
CANADIAN NATIONAL - ROUTE 45
LODA
PAXTON
LUDLOW
(1904) Glen - 7263
(1861) Meharry - 64
(1852) Ten Mile Grove - 19
(1872) Farmersville - 68
(1891) Pontoppidan - 321(1853) Prospect Prairie - 56
(1856) Human - 4(1876) Harwood - 15
(1848) Pleasant Grove - 166
(1872) Mt Olivet - 223
(1840) Patton - 48
(1861) Tomlinson - 262
Canadian National Right of WayRight of Way
Zea mays Liatris spicata
Lespedeza capitata
Euthamia gramifolia
Silphium laciniatum
Pycnanthemum virginium
Pycnanthemum virginium
Juniperus virginiana
Rhus typhina
Andropogon geradii
Schizachyrium scoparium
Echinacea pallida
Tradescantia ohiensis
etc.
Old 45 Right of Way Right of WayRoute 45
PHASE I: TEN MILE GROVE - cemetery restoration
LODA
PAXTON
LUDLOW
(1904) Glen - 7263(1852) Ten Mile Grove - 19
(1853) Prospect Prairie - 56
PHASE II: TEN MILE GROVE - building connections
CANADIAN NATIONAL - ROUTE 45
LODA
PAXTON
(1904) Glen - 7263(1852) Ten Mile Grove - 19
(1853) Prospect Prairie - 56
(1882) Loda Prairie - 2036
CANADIAN NATIONAL - ROUTE 45
PHASE III: TEN MILE GROVE - extending network
LODA
PAXTON
LUDLOW
(1904) Glen - 7263
(1861) Meharry - 64
(1852) Ten Mile Grove - 19
(1872) Farmersville - 68
(1891) Pontoppidan - 321(1853) Prospect Prairie - 56
(1882) Loda Prairie - 2036
CANADIAN NATIONAL - ROUTE 45
PHASE IV: DOGTOWN
LODA
PAXTON
LUDLOW
(1904) Glen - 7263
(1861) Meharry - 64
(1852) Ten Mile Grove - 19
(1872) Farmersville - 68
(1891) Pontoppidan - 321(1853) Prospect Prairie - 56
(1856) Human - 4(1876) Harwood - 15
(1848) Pleasant Grove - 166
(1872) Mt Olivet - 223
(1840) Patton - 48
(1861) Tomlinson - 262
PHASING
CEMETERY RESTORATION NETWORK
Glen Cemetery: high interventionlow diversity - high activity
10 Mile Grove: medium interventionmedium diversity - medium activity
Propect Prairie: low interventionhigh diversity - low activity
University of Illinois Sasaki Day Award Winner, 2014
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Unploughed RefugiaNot only is population declining in this region, national trends show a lesser need for traditional burial grounds. Historically, cemeteries have incorporated the architecture of their time. In the era of the multifunctional landscape, it is appropriate to envision alternative programming for cemeteries. Glen Cemetery in Paxton, Illinois has extensive turf grass which is unlikely to be used for burials within the next 50-100 years. Utilizing the relatively undisturbed soils of cemeteries for pro-grams such as native seed banks could influence the aesthetics of the landscape, as well as provide the cemetery with a new multifunctional program.
Prospect Cemetery Prairie
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Glen Cemetery
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blazing starLiatris pycnostachya
2468
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grey coneflowerRatibida pinnata
mountainmintPycnanthemum virginianum
prairie dockSilphium terebinthinaceum
beebalmMonarda fistulosa
New Jersey teaCeanothus americanus
prairie coreopsisCoreopsis palmata
prairie cloverDalea purpurea
flat top goldenrodEuthamia graminifolia
wild quinineParthenium integrifolium
ironweedVernonia fasciculata
bushcloverLespedeza capitata
rosinweedSilphium integrifolium
rattlesnake masterEryngium yuccifolium
prairie dropseedSporobolus heterolepis
blue grama grassBouteloua gracilis
prairie bromeBromus kalmii
blue joint grassCalamagrostis canadensis
little bluestemSchizachyrium scoparium
bottlebrush grassElymus hystrix
side oats gramaBouteloua curtipendula
indian grassSorghastrum nutans
Virginia wild ryeElymus virginicus
switchgrassPanicum virgatum
big bluestemAndropogon gerardii
junegrassKoeleria macrantha
Scribners panicumPanicum oligosanthes
purple lovegrassEragrostis spectabilis
Prospect Cemetery Prairie Glen Cemetery Prospect Cemetery Prairie Local Restorations
Unploughed RefugiaOne of the most difficult aspects of seed collecting is identi-fying plant species especially when they are not in bloom. Groups such as the Grand Prairie Friends must find skilled volunteers, which can limit their success in seed collecting. However, planting bicultures of one herb and one gram al-lows novice volunteers to help not only with seed collecting, but also with weeding. This plant pallet is derived from plant species that are frequently collected from Prospect Cemetery Prairie.
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blazing starLiatris pycnostachya
2468
10
grey coneflowerRatibida pinnata
mountainmintPycnanthemum virginianum
prairie dockSilphium terebinthinaceum
beebalmMonarda fistulosa
New Jersey teaCeanothus americanus
prairie coreopsisCoreopsis palmata
prairie cloverDalea purpurea
flat top goldenrodEuthamia graminifolia
wild quinineParthenium integrifolium
ironweedVernonia fasciculata
bushcloverLespedeza capitata