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Invasive Species Network News
In this month's issue you can read about ISN's premiere "An Evening of Conservation" event and baby's breath workbees.
Yours in Conservation,
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 Volunteer Opportunities & Upcoming Events
September
Identifying and treating invasive plants in and around Bear Lake, Michigan
When: Saturday, September 1, 2018 | 9am
Where: Bear Lake United Methodist Church
(7861 Main Street, Bear Lake)
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Evening of Conservation Recap
On Monday, August 6th, ISN hosted its first "Evening of Conservation" event at the historic
Vogue Theatre in downtown Manistee. The program highlighted invasive species projects occurring in Manistee and featured four short films developed by
Nature Change. The topics included
garlic mustard,
Japanese barberry,
Japanese knotweed, and
mobile boat washing units that work to prevent aquatic invasive species. Following the film viewings, a panel of experts provided in-depth answers to relevant invasive species questions, including some provided by audience members.
"An Evening of Conservation" was made possible by funds from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative administered by the United States Forest Service.
Panelists: Jane Perrino, Josh Shields, Carolyn Henne, Katie Grzesiak
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Baby's Breath Workbee Recap
ISN and The
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
had another successful year of baby's breath workbees on Elberta Beach! Six workbee events were scheduled between the end of May and the first part of August. Over 4 acres of this valuable shoreline habitat were cleared of this invasive ornamental!
There were many dedicated volunteers that contributed to the workbees - they even did their own recruiting by bringing their friends along. Their dedication is appreciated and we hope to see them all next year - thank you!
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Baby's breath workbee Elberta Beach 2018
Photo by: Rebecca Koteskey
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Go Beyond Beauty
For many people, a garden's purpose begins and ends with beauty. However, we believe it is possible to create beautiful spaces that transcend beauty alone. Did you know that many of the plants that are most invasive in local natural areas originally arrived as ornamental garden plants? You can prevent the introduction and spread of invasives by purchasing plants at local nurseries and through landscapers that have committed to not selling high-threat invasive ornamental plants. Additionally, commit to not using invasives in your own landscape. Let's make Northwest Michigan an example of natural beauty, wildlife habitat, healthy waters, and bountiful gardens that inspires across the state of Michigan... and beyond!
We invite all nurseries, landscapers, businesses, organizations, and concerned landowners that are located in Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Manistee Counties to participate in
Go Beyond Beauty
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Find ISN on Instagram and Facebook!
Help the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network get seen and heard-follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
Social media is a great way to share with our friends and family. Let them know your interest in ISN by following us and liking our pages. The more you get involved with ISN and our social media, the more your friends and family will learn about why and how habitat matters. Sharing posts from our page is also a great way to get others around you to see what ISN is up to and to further educate them on topics such as invasive species and habitat.
Thanks for your support!
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