For additional Information please contact:

JIM KLEINWACHTER

The Conservation Foundation10S404 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL 60565

630-428-4500 Ext. 115 | jkleinwachter@theconservationfoundation.org

The Conservation Foundation’s Pollinator Meadow Mix is being exclusively produced and marketed in partnership with the following three companies:

Portions of the proceeds of this product will go to The Conservation Foundation to help preserve and restore natural areas and improve rivers and streams.

www.theconservationfoundation.org

The Conservation Foundation’s

Pollinator Meadow Mix

A C O L O R F U L , F U N C T I O N A L A LT E R N AT I V E T O T U R F L A N D S C A P E S

www.theconservationfoundation.org

Ron Nosek, ChairmanKeson Industries

Keson Turf-To-Prairie Conversion: Non-Financial Benefits

• Reduction of noise pollution, air pollution, gas consumption and stormwater runoff.

• Won the Chicago Wilderness/US EPA Conservation and Native Landscaping Award in 2008.

• Increased curb appeal and employee satisfaction as customers and employees alike enjoy walking trails, songbirds, wildlife and a more pleasant view.

• Positive image and marketing opportunities as a “green” company.

• The geese are gone!• Help for pollinator species like butterflies.

“The initial expense of our native meadow installation has been far outweighed by the money saved in annual landscaping costs. Add to that the ecological benefits

of reduced noise pollution, air pollution and fertilizer usage. Yet the most impactful benefits are immeasurable-natural beauty replacing a bland landscape

and a morale boost for our employees during breaks and at lunch time.”

Turf Replacement Case Study: Keson Industries, Aurora, Illinois

Keson Industries in Aurora, a provider of measuring and marking tools, was experiencing some issues with aesthetics, erosion, high mowing costs and nuisance Canadian Geese on the four-acre turf lawn adjacent to their office and warehouse. In 2006, Keson made the decision to convert these four acres to prairie, turning a set of problems into a beautiful, functional landscape. Their start-up costs of $16,000 included site preparation, seed, professional installation by The Pizzo Group and the purchase of a used lawn mower in the fall of 2006. With reduced maintenance costs, they made back their investment in just 3 ½ years, and have experienced numerous other benefits as well.

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Primary Benefits

> Reduces maintenance cost compared to turf grass> Reduces mowing, water and fossil fuel consumption> Increases water absorption> Increases habitat for wildlife and pollinator insects> Increases carbon sequestration> Enhances curb and aesthetic appeal for

enriched employee and customer experience

Key Features

> Low-profile (Under 30 inches)> Installation guidelines distributed to all seed purchasers> Professional installation and maintenance highly

encouraged and available through one of our three partners or other qualified personnel

> Maintenance requirements stipulated for first three years> Property eligible for Conservation@Work certification!

THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION’S

POLLINATOR MEADOW MIX LANDSCAPE

The Conservation Foundation’s

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Locations & Applications

• Portions of Parks and Forest Preserves• Corporate and Industrial Campuses• Roads and Highway Departments• Churches and Schools• Grass Bottom Detention Areas• Homeowners’ Association

Common Areas• Any place with lots of

mowed grass!

The Conservation Foundation’s Conservation@Work program advises and recognizes business and organizational property owners who practice environmental stewardship in the management of their land. Learn more at www.theconservationfoundation.org

*This product is designed for areas of at least one acre.

TRADITIONAL TURF LANDSCAPE

LOWER YOURMAINTENANCE

COST.

Pollinator Meadow Mix -vs- Traditional Turf

PAYBACK IN AS LITTLE AS

3 YEARS.

OVERALL SAVINGS OF

50% or MORE!

* Cost savings are based on typical maintenance costs required for traditional turf (e.g. mowing, watering, fertilizing, controlling grubs & pests, aerating) and those required for Pollinator Meadow Mix (e.g. seed, installation, herbicide, mowing, burn management). A case study is provided on the back page of this brochure.

The Conservation Foundation’s Pollinator Meadow Mix is a pollinator-friendly and cost-saving alternative to mowed turf grass. We are partnering with The Pizzo Group, Applied Ecological Services and Cardno to develop and distribute this low profile meadow seed mix. Sites planted in The Conservation Foundation’s Pollinator Meadow Mix will look beautiful and provide

many functional benefits, such as rainwater infiltration and erosion control. The Pollinator Meadow Mix will help your organization or company save money while doing something good for nature!

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