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JLW CISMA
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Jackson, Lenawee and Washtenaw Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area performs survey, managment and outreach activities related to invasive species. We are a program at the Jackson County Conservation District.
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Upcoming Not MI Species Webinar--> Holiday Hitchhikers: Unpacking Pests in Christmas Trees
*Bonus points if you can guess the movie the picture I posted is from :)

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a car on a highway with a large christmas tree strapped on it.
November 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Happy Halloween! This year we highlighted some potential villain and invasive species pairings. If anyone has their own favourite dynamic but dastardly duo...mention in the comments! #HappyHalloween #Halloween #villains #PureMichigan
Villains With Invasive Species Sidekick Pennywise and the red swamp crayfish are lurkers, and both tend to travel via sewers and drainage pipes. Be careful, both will pinch you, and one of them causes erosion and spreads diseases! Freddy Krueger and spotted lanternfly are fashionista partners, featuring bold red and black colors. One haunts dreams, the other will try and haunt your bedroom, vineyards and hop fields! Darth Vader and the lionfish both have pointy things that kill and strike fear across large regions. Darth has a light saber, while the lionfish has venomous spines. Both can strike silently and quickly! Nothing escapes the gaze of Sauron, just like nothing escapes kudzu. While one rules the air waves, kudzu blankets the ground and smothers everything. Be wary as Kudzu has been seen in Michigan! figures include (going from top left and clockwise) pennywishe holding a balloon standing next to a red swamp crayfish. freddy krueger with a spotted lanternfly on shoulder, eye of sauron nestled in some kudzu and darth vader standing next to a lionfish and death star next to his head.
October 31, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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I wanted to let local environmental groups and lake associations know of a nice opportunity to apply for grants related to aquatic invasive species education and outreach projects. #ais #InvasiveSpecies #LakeAssociations
www.canr.msu.edu/clean_boats_...
Clean Boats, Clean Waters Grants
www.canr.msu.edu
October 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Another webinar brought to you by the European Frog-bit Collaborative!
October 30th, 2025 | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. EST
#ais #frogbit #aquaticplants
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Webinar: Investigating the habitat suitability of European frog-bit in the upper Great Lakes.Presented by Shane Lishawa with Loyola University Chicago. Great Lakes Commission. European Frog-bit Collaborative. October 30th, 2025 | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. EST
September 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Spent part of my morning with two of my favorite @michiganegle colleagues looking at #parrotfeather! If you see this plant for sale anywhere in Michigan or in ponds, let us know! This plant can quickly take over small bodies of water #ais #InvasiveSpecies #aquariums #conservation
Three people standing in front of a pond A hand holding some parrot feather with Muddy Water below Emergent parrot feather with a long stem of submerged reddish brown leaves
September 18, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Native #seedcollection is an important part of #invasivespecies managment! Join us on September 23rd (10am - 12:30pm) to learn what native plants/grasses look like when they go to seed, and help us survey for mile-a-minute weed (second picture)! #nativeplants #conservation #recoleccióndesemillas
Native Plant Seed Collection! September 23rd, 2025 - 10am to 12:30pm Grand River Fen 12271 Round Lake Road, Horton, MI 49246 (south of Little Dr. and Round Lake Rd. intersection 42°04'49.4"N 84°28'13.4"W Are you interested in learning how to collect native seeds? What native plant species look like when they are going to seed? The Nature Conservancy, Jackson County Master Gardeners Association, and JLW CISMA are happy to announce a collaborative seed collection event. Participants will be shown what native plants going to seed look like, and assist in collecting seeds so they can be used to re-seed the Grand River Fen Preserve. For more information, or to register for this FREE event, email Dr. Shikha Singh at shikha.singh@macd.org or call 517-395-2089. Space is limited, so please register early! Small pictures include collected seeds, group of people standing for a picture, a purple flower, and some grass. Picture of mile a minute weed.
September 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Hummingbird migration is definitely in full swing! Yesterdaywe had four visits and about 5 today. Please keep your hummingbird feeders clean and put new hummingbird food whenever you can. These little guys need all the help they can get. #birdmigration #hummingbird #fallmigration
September 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Just wanted to let folks know about our third and final IS training session in Jackson (if you missed the ones in Lenawee and Washtenaw). Please register by contacting me (shikha.singh@macd.org or (517) 395 - 2089. #Michigan #PureMichigan #InvasiveSpecies
Invasive Species Training Seminar Monday, September 15th, 2025 (1pm -3pm) American 1 Credit Union Event Center Tremaine Room 128 W. Ganson St. Jackson, MI 49201 Invasive species can reduce biodiversity, damage infrastructure, and hinder management activities. Dr. Shikha Singh will discuss what invasive species are and how to identify some of the new ones we are concerned about in the area. We will cover basic management methods, equipment decontamination, and environmental considerations when using pesticides. This talk is geared towards landscapers, municipal staff, volunteers, and partners interested in learning about invasive species. This event is FREE, but registration is required. Attendees will be eligible for two RUP credits in category 2, 3B, 6 or Commercial Core. For more information or to register, see contact information below. Please register by 5pm, September 11th. Agenda 12:50 pm - Registration 1:00 pm - Introduction To Invasive Species, and Species Identification 1:45 pm - Break  1:50 pm - Management & Decontamination Strategies 3:00 pm - Adjourn. Contact and Registration Information: Email: shikha.singh@macd.org & Phone: 517- 395 - 2089
August 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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It's great to see some of these plants no longer being sold when the law goes into effect. Michigan needs to act on species like honeysuckle and callory pear, so contact your state reps! #InvasiveSpecies #Missouri moinvasives.org/2025/07/16/g...
Governor Kehoe Signs Missouri Invasive Plant Bill into Law | Missouri Invasive Plant Council
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August 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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A reminder that we have a spotted knapweed workday coming up! Please email Shikha.Singh@macd.org if you are interested in helping out! #knapweed #conservation #InvasiveSpecies
July 31, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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If you live on a lake or river, please spray or hand-pull this plant and landfill. Be gentle to avoid dislodging any of their turions. Here is what the leaf look like compared to a loonie and an US quarter. #FrogBit #aquaticplants #InvasiveSpecies #lakelife #conservation #ais
frogbit leaf next to a loonie coin for size reference. frogbit leaf next to a quarter for size reference.
July 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Another work-day coming up! We will be pulling spotted knapweed on August 11th from 10am-1pm. #InvasiveSpecies #Workday
July 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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We are greatful for Gov. Whitmer for recognizing Conservation Districts and the meaningful work they do. We are housed in the Jackson County Conservation District work directly with both Washtenaw and Lenawee Conservation District!
www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news...
www.michigan.gov
July 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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We did our first backpacking survey in Washtenaw County looking for stiltgrass Happy to report that none was found! Please hike or ride with clean shoes and tires this holiday season! #stiltgrass #survey #InvasiveSpecies #LeaveNoTrace
July 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Matt Fertakos (University of Massachusetts, Amherst) will present a newly published Research to Practice summary "Climate-Smart Gardening 2.0: Plants to Promote Climate Adaptation". Interesting for those interested in #NativePlants!
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: NE RISCC coffee talk: Climate-Smart Gardening 2.0. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Matt Fertakos (University of Massachusetts, Amherst) will present a newly published Research to Practice summary "Climate-Smart Gardening 2.0: Plants to Promote Climate Adaptation". Following a presen...
umass-amherst.zoom.us
June 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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@bsky.app I am surprised you don't have metrics up yet. I was trying to summarize my efforts and couldn't use ANY bluesky because you don't have insight :( You are definately missing out, especially since non-profits are debating between joining bluesky, and metrics being why they are not joining.
June 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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We have gotten questions about box tree moth, especially since MANY have box trees on their property. Please register for this FREE seminar given by MSU Extension's Dr. David Lowenstein! #Landscaping #InvasiveSpecies #Insects #BoxTrees
Boxwoods at Risk: What Can I Do to Stop The Box Tree Moth? Join us for a FREE virtual seminar! The JLW CISMA is happy to host MSU Extension Educator Dr. David Lowenstein (Consumer Horticulture) for a talk on box tree moth. U.S. Department of Agriculture recently confirmed the presence of box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in the continental United States, and which impacts commonly planted boxwood trees (Buxus species)! Learn how to identify this invasive species, how they spread, and steps you should take if you see them on your property. Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 6:30pm to 7:30pm Register here or scan the code above: tinyurl.com/JLWBoxMoth
June 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Lots of room for the May 6th invasive species training seminar (10am to 12noon) at the AJ Smith Center! Learn about lesser celandine, knotweed, HWA..and how to manage invasive species on your property! You can get 2 credits towards your MDARD pesticide recertification!
#InvasiveSpecies #Outreach
May 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Many of you have had trees get damaged from the previous ice storms. Here are some DNR comments re tree managment. They also have comments on damaged oak trees. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MID...
#TreeHealth #IceStorm #InvasiveSpecies #TormentaDeHielo #árboles #trees
After the storm: DNR recommends prioritizing forest health in tree management
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May 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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I'm not aware of any other organization who has biological controls for purple loosestrife, so check them out. Deadline for orders is May 16. #PurpleLoosestrife #InvasiveSpecies #Michigan
www.kieser-associates.com/biocontrols
Biocontrols — Kieser & Associates, LLC
Whether it is for property, aesthetic, or ecological preservation, K&A is committed to providing reliable biocontrols to manage invasive species throughout Michigan.
www.kieser-associates.com
April 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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#HappyEarthDay! We appreciate the efforts of those who worked to create laws and grant programs that allow us to do the work we do today! It wasn't that long ago that rivers were on fire and we didn't know as much about invasive species as we do today! #EarthDay #Conservation #InvasiveSpecies
An environmental scene where the left half is dirty and polluted and the right side in clean. a banner shows the acrynoms of some key environmental laws and grants.
April 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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It is always a good idea to walk the land that has been #flooded /disturbed to see if anything new has popped up in the coming spring. We may not be able to get rid of all the #InvasiveSpecies, but early actions can lead to #sustainable management activity.
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Helene and Milton potentially spread invasive species to new locations in Florida and Georgia
As communities continue to recover from widespread destruction caused by recent hurricanes Helene and Milton, floodwaters from these storms may have accelerated the spread of invasive wildlife and pla...
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April 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Interesting talk on wild parsnip managment via the MIPN webinar series. Click link to register! #WildParsnip #InvasiveSpecies
🚨🚨Controlling Wild Parsnip in Prairies 🚨🚨
Presenter Charlton Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin-Madison Wednesday April 2, 2025 - 11:30AM CT
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April 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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We have a garlic mustrd workday coming up on Tuesday, May 20th from 10am to 1pm (9011 Seymour Rd., Grass Lake, MI 49240). This is a beautiful sanctuary, and hopefully you will see some cool birds and native flowers! #InvasiveSpecies #GarlicMustard #Workday
Background is of a marsh and some flowers. Text is purple. Some pictures of garlic mustard and trashbags full of garlic mustard are also present.
March 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Planting native species is a part of post invasive species removal. If you are interested in what type of native species are present by ecoregion, here is a cool site! #NativeSpecies #Ecoregions #InvasiveSpecies
www.nwf.org/Native-Plant...
Keystone Plants by Ecoregion | NWF Native Plant Habitats
Discover the importance of keystone native plants in creating productive habitats. Learn about key plant genera and their role in supporting local wildlife.
www.nwf.org
March 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM