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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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. Propagating native plants in an ecosystem like this one is crucial to preserving the species diversity and quality of habitat in the preserve.
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We’re looking for more Woody Warriors to keep the momentum going! Autumn invasive management work on Meadowbrook’s ADA Accessible Trail has begun. 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.
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Shirley Heinze and the Porter County Public Library System are teaming up!! Come out to the South Haven Public Library on Saturday, November 9th and help us remove woody invasive species from around the property!
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One of the most beautiful and ecologically diverse preserves in Northwest Indiana, Coulter features lizards and cactii alongside varying milkweed species and a wide range of other native life. Non-native sweet clover threatens the diversity of this life, and we plan to pull it to prevent its spread.
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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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Get rid of garlic mustard, a highly invasive plant, and lend a hand to one of our most biodiverse nature preserves!
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