Join us as we work to rid Big Eastern of camphorweed, a native weedy plant that readily overtakes disturbed habitats. Invasive species removal is a great way to get an intimate look at the preserve while helping to ensure that native plants and wildlife can continue to thrive here. Be prepared to work outside. We […]
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This time of year we turn our attention to removing species with woody stems. Multiflora Rose, bush honeysuckle, oriental bittersweet, and autumn olive are the big four we’re contending with. Invasive species removal is a great way to get an intimate look at the preserve while helping to ensure that native plants and wildlife can
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This month, we will be visiting Lydick Bog to remove woody invasives that have popped up. Invasive species removal is a great way to get an intimate look at the preserve while helping to ensure that native plants and wildlife can continue to thrive here. Be prepared to work outside. We recommend long sleeves and
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You know what July means in northwestern Indiana — sweet clover! This month, we will be visiting three Shirley Heinze properties to assist with removing this invasive legume. Invasive species removal is a great way to get an intimate look at the preserve while helping to ensure that native plants and wildlife can continue to
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You know what July means in northwestern Indiana — sweet clover! This month, we will be visiting three Shirley Heinze properties to assist with removing this invasive legume. Invasive species removal is a great way to get an intimate look at the preserve while helping to ensure that native plants and wildlife can continue to
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One of Shirley Heinze’s newest preserves, St. Francis Nature Preserve in Michigan City is a forest wetland adjacent to the Franciscan Health campus. A raised boardwalk allows visitors to walk over the wet grounds of the property and winds beneath towering oaks and maples. Hospital staff, patients, and local hikers and birders all enjoy the
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Lydick Bog is truly a place like no other. The rare bog habitat is home to many delicate and unique plant species, and all manner of wildlife and fungi thrive on the floating mat of peat- and the forest and field around it. Controlling invasive species in an ecosystem like this one is crucial to
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Help us button up our campaign against hard-stemmed invasive plants on Meadowbrook’s ADA Accessible Trial! The invasive control work will never be truly finished, but volunteers like you have made a HUGE dent in the volume of unwelcome and harmful species growing around this picturesque and relatively new trail. We began helping us to clear
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*Update: This event has been rescheduled from January 20th to January 27th.* Lydick Bog is truly a place like no other. The rare bog habitat is home to many delicate and unique plant species, and all manner of wildlife and fungi thrive on the floating mat of peat- and the forest and field around it.
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*Update: This event has been canceled due to inclement weather. It has been rescheduled for January 27th.* Lydick Bog is truly a place like no other. The rare bog habitat is home to many delicate and unique plant species, and all manner of wildlife and fungi thrive on the floating mat of peat- and the
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