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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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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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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 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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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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#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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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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We are pleased to announce that we received some funding from the MISGP grant! We will continue to do some survey and management activities, as well as continue to host various webinars and training sessions, and attend community events as capacity allows! #InvasiveSpecies #crismas
We are pleased to announce that we received some funding from the MISGP grant! We will continue to do some survey and management activities, as well as continue to host various webinars and training sessions, and attend community events as capacity allows! Background is american lupine with a tree in the background.Clipart of mile a minute weed lesser celenadine, and swallow-wort table and a clipart of a woman popping out of a laptop. #InvasiveSpecies #crismas
March 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Part 3 of 3: In honor of invasive species week, we thought we would give folks information in a way they didn't know they needed! Check out what your invasive species horoscope sign is!
#StarSigns #InvasiveSpeces #Horoscope #Nature #Astrology #Zodiac #Zodíaco #राशिचक्र #十二肖 #زودياك #zodiaque
November 22 to December 21 These extroverts love to travel and explore new areas. They are determined to achieve their life goals, and may behave recklessly to do so! Having high standards makes them well suited for quality control and management jobs! Element: Fire Color: Blue Red swamp crayfish love to go for long walks and travel on land and in water, and studies have documented them migrating up to two miles on land. They are not loyal to their burrows, leaving them to dig new ones, which can destabilize riverbanks and shorelines. Picture of a redswamp crayfish being held on the palm of the hand. December 22 to January 19 Independent, Capricorns march to their own tune and ultimately will do what they want. They are not interested in seeking external validation, only their own. They have the desire to solve problems, and value facts over feelings. Element: Earth Color: Brown & Black Cats are listed as the number one invasive species by the National Park Service on their top five list. Their presence has been proven to reduce the number of native small mammals, reptiles and birds. Please keep your cat indoors, for the protection of both cats and native species. Picture of a black cat walking on a sidewalk. January 20 to February 18 They live their life against the grain and play-up their eccentricities. In a group of hockey fans, they are your token speed-walking fanatic. They talk about theories and concepts, but never the details. Will randomly pinch you and walk-away Element: Air Color: Light-blue & Silver Green crabs are one of the most invasive marine species and likely came in via the ballast water of ships. They are problematic as they destroy critical native eel-grass habitat by cutting shoots off at the base. They can also destroy shellfish beds and outcompete native crabs. Picture of a tannish coloured green crab on a back background. February 19 to March 20 Gentle, helpful, and friendly souls who are in love with being sad. They are the perfect friend when you break-up with your partner and need to vent over boxed wine and Nanaimo bars. Element: Water Color: Lilac, Purple, and Sea Green Nutria are gentle, friendly, and peaceful creatures, often living in family groups. They love to eat, but their constant digging accelerates erosion, destroys wetlands and agricultural crops. Bright orange teeth may bite you if you disturb them at mealtime. Picture of a nutria sitting on a patch of grass.
February 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Part 2 of 3: In honor of invasive species week, we thought we would give folks information in a way they didn't know they needed! Check out what your invasive species horoscope sign is!
#StarSigns #InvasiveSpeces #Horoscope #Nature #Astrology #Zodiac #Zodíaco #राशिचक्र #十二肖 #زودياك #zodiaque
July 23 to August 22 Extremely passionate, bold, and ambitious souls! They bring a razzle-dazzle flair to everything they do! They love to feel important, but they put in the work and effort to be worthy of that importance. They can be overbearing! Element: Fire Color: Gold, Yellow, and Orange Himalayan blackberry are considered invasive in Oregon and aggressively invade a variety of habitats! While they provide a bit of razzle-dazzle with their flowers and tasty berries, they also suppress native plants! Picture of blackberry leaves outside nestled in grass. August 23 to September 22 These perfectionists tend to be friendly and helpful, but are easily bored and distracted. They like to live in a comfortable mess and know where everything is in that mess. Unfortunately, they are their own worst enemy! Element: Earth Color: Grey, Beige, Pale-Yellow Phragmites are the friendly invasive species waving their fluffy seed head at drivers along roads. Their height and density is problematic as they can block views of traffic, take up lots of water and can be a fire risk. Picture of a phragmities seedhead in front with phragmities in the background. September 23 to October 22 Compassionate and empathetic souls who do not like conflict. They often change to match the situation they are in. Do you really know the true opinions of a Libra? Like really know where they stand on an issue? Probably not! Element: Air Color: Pink & Green Cuban treefrogs are invasive to the Florida region and can change their color (beige to grey to olive to blue-green)! Thought to have been brought in as a hitchhiker on horticulture shipments, they have now become established. Unfortunately, they eat native Florida frogs and lizards. Picture of a tannish beige cuban tree frog. October 23 to November 21 Scorpios are secretive and don’t like to share information about themselves. They play others against each other and be a bit manipulative. However, they are generally fearless, and excellent at revealing truths of others! Element: Water Color: Scarlet, Red, and Rust Sea lamprey may not suck out your secrets, but they will suck out the blood of fish with their toothy suction cup like mouths. We do have native lamprey, so make sure you know the difference before you remove one in the wild. Picture of a sea lamprey resting on a white table.
February 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Part 1 of 3: In honor of invasive species week, we thought we would give folks information in a way they didn't know they needed! Check out what your invasive species horoscope sign is!
#StarSigns #InvasiveSpeces #Horoscope #Nature #Astrology #Zodiac #Zodíaco #राशिचक्र #十二肖 #زودياك #zodiaque
March 21 to April 19 Impatience, short-tempered, honest (but not cruel), competitive, and self-aware are common traits. They play their “sad Bollywood songs” Spotify playlist so they can feel their sadness more deeply. They tend to take on leadership roles and have strong opinions! Element: Fire Color: Red Mute swans are not only beautiful and eye catching, but they are also aggressive and extremely short tempered. Don’t believe me? Try kayaking near them or ask native waterfowl who are driven away by this bird. Look for the bright orange beak with a black knob above, and S shaped neck! Picture of a solitary mute swan. April 20 to May 20 Characterized as a homebody and of stable disposition, they subscribe to the adage “slow and steady wins the race”. Once they have made up their mind, they are “all in” and leave no room for discussion. Element: Earth Color: Green/Pink Japanese knotweed are stubborn plants with rhizomes. In order to reach moisture, their roots will exploit any crack or hole to get there. Not even concrete or wooden barriers will stop them. Cutting or mowing will only stimulate them to grow more! Picture of knotweed along Lake Michigan shoreline. May 21 to June 20 Gemini’s are generally gentle and affectionate personalities. They are quite intelligent and adept at “reading the room”. Given they are a twin sign, they often get lonely and always want a friend or companion around, Element: Air Color: Light Green/Yellow Starlings travel in groups and enjoy a good party. They are inquisitive birds with a good memory and excellent mimicry skills. They do tend to decimate the food in birdfeeders, so you might consider adding large shelled nuts which give them trouble as they have weak beaks. Picture of starlings on a birdfeeder. June 21 to July 22 Cancer’s are complex, often weighed down by sadness and highly empathetic souls. They prefer to stay at home, tradition, stability, and comfort. They hold grudges, so be prepared to receive their legendary side-eye at some point. Element: Water Color: White Round gobies are solitary fish that prefer their own company and will drive away anyone that gets too close, preferring to stay near the bottom of rivers and lakes and hide behind rocks if needed. They have also been implicated as vectors for disease and contaminants which get passed up the food chain. Picture of a round goby resting on the palm of a hand.
February 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Happy Valentines Day! Unused fishing bait can contain juvenile invasive carp or jumping worms, and pretty vines found along roadsides could be invasive! #InvasiveSpecies #HappyValentinesDay #SeaLamprey #EspeciesInvasora
A woman in a mile a minute weed costume standing in front of a ghost. a mile a minute weed fruit cluster, and jlw cisma logo. Secondary text says "...lest the problems grow at a rate of a mile a minute. PHoto with a woman holding a sea lamprey that is attached to her cheek. Text says: Dump your invasive species relationship right in the trash. Invasives can suck the soul out of you.Photo by JLW CISMA on February 14, 2025. May be an image of 1 person and text that says 'Dump Your Invasive Species Relationship Right In The Trash! can invasives invasives the of you! soul suck outof out JLW CISMA'.
February 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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I am on the planning committee for this, and it will be a solid conference! While I wont be able to attend, this is a great opportunity for those working on invasive species issues. Registration ends on Feb 28th. #InvasiveSpecies #Weeds #OhioRiverValley
A flyer that advertises the Ohio River Valley Invasive Species Conference. Takes Place on March 19th and 20th. A QR code in the bottom right corner will take you to the registration page.
February 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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We are happy to present family focused invasive species programming alongside the Eastern Branch Library. Events are FREE and open to the public. Program will be led by Dr. Shikha Singh (JLW CISMA Coordinator). #InvasiveSpecies #CommunityEvent #Education #YouthProgram
Program will be led by Dr. Shikha Singh (JLW CISMA Coordinator) with the aim of increasing community awareness on the topic of invasive species, and steps to prevent their spread. Each day is geared towards a targeted age group, but anyone is welcome to attend! Tweens/Teens and Children sessions require registration. To register, please scan the QR code or visit: myjdl.libcal.com/calendar and click on event. Location: Eastern Branch library 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49202  For more information, contact Dr. Shikha Singh at 517-395-2089 or shikha.singh@macd.org, or Ms. Carly Pampuch (Eastern Branch Manager) at 517-905-1473. pictures of sea lamprey, spotted lanternfly, community tabling event, red swamp crayfish and black swallowwort are included. A registration QR code is also included.
February 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Mile-a-minute weed is an invasive vine that has been found in southern Michgian. Join the BCK CISMA and the JLW CISMA to learn about this species, how to identify it, managment strategies, and current management efforts in the area. #InvasiveSpecies #MileAMinuteWeed #STEM #Plants
Collage of mile a minute weed vine includes triagular shaped leaves, purple and blue berries being held between fingers, triangular leaves climbing up a tree trunk, and a hand holding a triangular leaf. Flyer with written information about the informational webinar and Learn and pull event described in the post caption. Additional text includes Mile-A-Minute Weed Learn & Pull Event May 19th, 2025 - 6pm to 8pm Whitehouse Nature Center (Albion, MI) Turn East on Farley Dr. 42°14'33.6"N 84°44'08.0"W
February 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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The feduciary of the JLW CISMA is the Jackson County Conservation District (JCCD) which held their annual meeting. We got to talk about the accomplishments and projects that we worked on during the last fiscal year. #InvasiveSpecies #JLWCISMA #Conservation #AnnualMeeting
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January 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM