EducationThe amount of information about invasive species and how they affect habitats can be overwhelming. We've compiled some of our favorite resources for you. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you are welcome to join us for our HIP monthly meeting or on a committee to support invasive species control efforts in Hamilton County. Be sure to join our mailing list to get updates and more invasives info!
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Invasive Species ID
The Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) has education modules that help you learn identification characteristics for a variety of invasive terrestrial and aquatic plants, crustaceans, fish, insects, mollusks, and pathogens.
Access the information here.
Access the information here.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has fact sheets for many species and copies of the statewide assessments for particular species. Learn more here.
Report Invasive Species/Eddmaps
EDDMapS
Invasive species do not respect property, county, or state lines. To control invasive species, we must understand what is where and we do that via reporting. The most helpful way you can report invasive species is through the EDDMapS website or smartphone app. You can also view distribution maps for different invasives across the state and nation.
Invasive species do not respect property, county, or state lines. To control invasive species, we must understand what is where and we do that via reporting. The most helpful way you can report invasive species is through the EDDMapS website or smartphone app. You can also view distribution maps for different invasives across the state and nation.
Native Resources/Restoration
Midwest Invasive Plant Network - Restoring Natural Areas to Prevent Secondary Invasions: A LAND MANAGER’S GUIDE
Midwest Invasive Plant Network - Landscaping with Native Plants to Ward Off Invasives & Benefit Wildlife: A HOMEOWNER’S GUIDE
Midwest Invasive Plant Network -Landscape Alternatives for Invasive Trees, Shrubs, and Vines Brochure
Midwest Invasive Plant Network - Landscaping with Native Plants to Ward Off Invasives & Benefit Wildlife: A HOMEOWNER’S GUIDE
Midwest Invasive Plant Network -Landscape Alternatives for Invasive Trees, Shrubs, and Vines Brochure
Helpful organizations
- Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District https://www.hamiltonswcd.org/
- Southern Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management (SICIM) http://www.sicim.info/
- Indiana Native Plant Society https://indiananativeplants.org/
- Purdue University Extension https://extension.purdue.edu/marion/article/32299
- Indiana Invasive Species Council https://www.entm.purdue.edu/iisc/
- Indiana Department of Natural Resources https://www.in.gov/dnr/3123.htm
- The Midwest Invasive Plant Network https://www.mipn.org/
- Woody Invasives of the Great Lakes Collaborative https://woodyinvasives.org/
- Invasive.org - Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health https://www.invasive.org/index.cfm
HIP in the News
IndyStar - Bradford pear trees are highly invasive. This is why they aren't banned in Indiana. (4.7.2021)
IndyStar - What are more environmentally friendly alternatives to lawn grass? (4.6.2021)
IndyStar - These 5 plants invasive to Indiana might be in your backyard. Here's what you need to know. (3.15.21)
IndyStar - Here's why you should think twice before planting a Bradford pear tree (4.21.20)
The Times - HIP awarded as recipient of 2020 Weed Wrangler Award (10.6.20)
Current Publications - Survey reveals most invasive plant species in Hamilton County (10.21.20)
Indy Star - Volunteers seek to clear White River Banks in Hamilton County of invasive plants (11.9.20)
IndyStar - Bradford pear trees are highly invasive. This is why they aren't banned in Indiana. (4.7.2021)
IndyStar - What are more environmentally friendly alternatives to lawn grass? (4.6.2021)
IndyStar - These 5 plants invasive to Indiana might be in your backyard. Here's what you need to know. (3.15.21)
IndyStar - Here's why you should think twice before planting a Bradford pear tree (4.21.20)
The Times - HIP awarded as recipient of 2020 Weed Wrangler Award (10.6.20)
Current Publications - Survey reveals most invasive plant species in Hamilton County (10.21.20)
Indy Star - Volunteers seek to clear White River Banks in Hamilton County of invasive plants (11.9.20)