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Bottlebrush Grass quart

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Bottlebrush Grass (Elymus hystrix) is a graceful native woodland bunchgrass recognized by its distinctive, bottlebrush‑shaped seed heads that rise 2–4 feet above broad, arching leaves. Preferring partial shade and dry to medium soils, it thrives beneath oaks, maples, and other canopy trees where many grasses struggle. Its airy, bristled spikes catch the light and add texture through summer, maturing to pale tan in fall and providing seed for birds and small wildlife. As a cool‑season grass, Bottlebrush Grass greens up early, supports woodland insects, and contributes to the layered structure of healthy forest understories. Durable, adaptable, and low‑maintenance, it is an excellent choice for shade gardens, naturalized woodland edges, and restoration plantings where subtle movement and ecological function are equally valued.


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District Information
Clare Conservation District 
225 W. Main Street   PO Box 356
​Harrison Michigan 48625

​Telephone: 989-539-6401


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 ​OFFICE HOURS
Located in the Clare County Courthouse open Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
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The Conservation District is a field office. Call to verify someone will be in the office.



​OFFICE STAFF
  Christiane Rathke
​District Administrator
[email protected]
Soil Erosion Sedimentation Control (SESC) Agent
[email protected] (SESC only)

​
Toni Maize
Spongy Moth Coordinator/SESC Tech
[email protected]​​


Mike Dittenber
​ District Forester
​[email protected]

Brandi Mitchell
MAEAP Technician
[email protected]

Cameron Lewis
​Program Support Specialist
[email protected]


Monthly Board Meeting 
Harrison Public Library
3rd Tuesday of every month @ 6:30pm 
Any change to this schedule will be posted on this website



Board of Directors
​Clay Mcilrath-Interim Chair
​Benjamin Brown-Treasurer
Vacant-Director
​Matt Jones-Director
Jessica Theriault-Director