This project is a prairie restoration in an industrial environment. Keson Industries wanted to reduce the amount of turf grass at their complex in Aurora, IL, so we converted 5 acres of turfgrass back to a prairie setting. Read more →
As part of their environmental improvement program and in an effort to reduce property maintenance costs while improving aesthetics, Vision Pickling made the decision to convert their high-maintenance lawn to native prairie. Read more →
Wolf Road Prairie is an 80-acre remnant prairie, wetland, and savanna complex in Westchester, Illinois. This site demonstrates the need to protect the state’s remnant plant communities, as well as the ability of a remnant area to return to its original, beautiful condition through restoration activities.
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Originally located in Cicero, IL, Pizzo & Associates, Ltd. wanted a place where "we could practice what we preach." After finding a site in Leland, IL, we quickly went to work in restoring these 32 acres of remnant wetland and prairie, and 8 acres of farm field into native plant and animal communities. Read more →
Ball Horticultural Company, a worldwide leader in breeding, producing, and distributing ornamental plants, wanted to set an example for other corporations by restoring areas on their corporate headquarters in West Chicago to an ecologically stable landscape. This includes improved erosion control, wildlife habitat, diversity, aesthetics, and air and water quality. Read more →
This project is part of a roadside planting that was conducted in an effort to beautify Illinois’ roadsides with wildflower plantings. Read more →
This project is a wetland and prairie restoration in the residential development of Nantucket Cove in Schaumburg, IL. Read more →
This project is a small residential rain garden in the heart of DeKalb, IL. Pizzo & Associates, Ltd. provided design services and provided & installed approximately 1300 native plants. Read more →
This project at Danada Woods in Naperville, IL, entails the conversion of turf grass to native vegetation in order to stabilize an eroding shoreline. In order to make this project more affordable the installation was distributed over three years. Prior to installation the pond had a low, flat bottom that held six inches of water. The vegetation was comprised of mostly invasive species. Read more →
Park Ridge Point is an existing Development located in Park Ridge, IL. This project is a retrofit of an existing detention basin with serious erosion concerns. Read more →
Wildwood Nature Center of the Park Ridge Recreation and Park District is the central location for environmental education for the district. In 2001 the site had eroding shorelines, lack of diversity and large flocks of Canada Geese. The decision was made to restore the existing lawn and eroded shoreline to native flowers and grasses. Read more →
Residents of Harbor Springs, in Aurora, IL, found themselves back in touch with nature following a major restoration of existing wetlands. A prairie and wetland buffer, designed and installed by Pizzo & Associates, converted the land back to its natural state, returning it to its authentic and original pristine state. Read more →
An oak hickory savanna and wetland at The Madison Club in Burr Ridge, IL, were restored in a subdivision setting. Cattails, reed canary grass and purple loosestrife, invasive species prevalent and established in the targeted area, were removed manually and chemically with low-impact herbicides. Read more →
John Humphrey Woods is a public park owned and operated by the Village of Orland Park, Orland Park, IL. This project involved the restoration of a remnant Oak-Hickory Savanna. This remnant system was infested with invasive species, including but not limited to Buckthorn, Honeysuckle, Boxelder, and Garlic Mustard. Read more →
It's simple...Jack Pizzo walks the walk. Read more →