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		<title>Northeast Chapter Events &#038; Activities</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Renee Wright]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:15:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Coming Up Saturday, February 22, 2025, 10am Guided Hike to See Skunk Cabbage Who: INPS-NE members and the public Where:<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2025/northeast-chapter-events-activities-2/" title="ReadNortheast Chapter Events &#038; Activities">... Read more &#187;</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Coming Up</strong></h2>
<div style="width: 564px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="m_-2793054726685056204mcnImage CToWUd a6T" tabindex="0" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NYlvTbM1AhQZNJT7RY1--54mOzI3ZjLe78Trkj5eMKVaPHjkHI66pJyYn0x2mwLJEWVoM7ajGLO9ZJmMIeYhxqupmA-3dE9W-vHGSVzJ6A6VrH8EcCJ_JWkyhIhBZs6vnMw8oupIsl_S9asYMGM4_mnMuzbUgzX3lck=s0-d-e1-ft#https://mcusercontent.com/33c8af9db6994a4d373554de1/images/e3ce9f6c-45bf-9226-7eb7-644dc3f6d173.jpeg" alt="" width="554" height="720" data-bit="iit" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) actually generates its own heat, allowing it to melt snow as it emerges in January or February. Photo courtesy of Joanna Stebing.</p></div>
<p><strong>Saturday, February 22, 2025, 10am</strong><br />
Guided Hike to See Skunk Cabbage<br />
Who: INPS-NE members and the public<br />
Where: Metea County Park, 8401 Union Chapel Road, Fort Wayne<br />
Cost: $3 admission, unless you have a park pass</p>
<p>Ready for a sign that spring&#8217;s on the way? Join the INPS <span class="il">Northeast</span> chapter for a guided hike at Metea Country Park on February 22. Bob Dispenza, naturalist with Allen County Parks, along with INPS members Kelly Wheat and Tessa Aby-Kruger, will lead us on a short hike to see if we can find skunk cabbage pushing up out of wet.areas at the park.</p>
<p>Park in the main lot near the gatehouse, and dress for the weather.</p>
<h2>On the Horizon</h2>
<h5><strong>Saturday, May 18, 2025, 12pm-5pm</strong><br />
Eco Fest Fort Wayne<br />
Where: Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802<br />
Stop by the Northeast INPS table to chat about native plants!</h5>
<h2><strong>Past Events<br />
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<h5><strong>October 2024:<br />
</strong>Northeast INPS Annual Meeting and Seed Swap<br />
Native Seed Collections<br />
Woody Invasive Removals</h5>
<h5><strong>September 2024:</strong><br />
Hikes to raise awareness of Pisgah Marsh and potential threats<br />
Weed Pulling / Invasive Species Removal at Eckert Public Library</h5>
<h5><strong>June 2024:<br />
</strong>Native Plant Rescue<br />
Rare plants in NE Indiana and what the INPCA is doing to help them<br />
Native Plant Swap</h5>
<h5><strong>May 2024:<br />
</strong>Rare Plant Presentation and Hike with Scott Namestik, Breakfast on the Marsh<br />
Mother&#8217;s Day Plant Sale, native plant table<br />
Eco Fest</h5>
<h5><strong>April 2024:</strong><br />
Guided Wildflower Hike at Edna Spurgeon Woodland Reserve<br />
Spring Invasive Removal on the Nature Trail at Spencerville Covered Bridge<br />
Invasive Plant Workshop</h5>
<h5><strong>March 2024:</strong><br />
Presentation on the Restoration of Duff Lake Fen</h5>
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<p><em><a href="https://indiananativeplants.org/about-us/membership/">Join the Indiana Native Plant Society</a> today and don’t miss the opportunity to participate in events!</em></p><p>The post <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2025/northeast-chapter-events-activities-2/">Northeast Chapter Events & Activities</a> first appeared on <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org">INPS</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>New Rule Outlaws Sale of 44 Invasive Plants</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Ford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 18:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In her pre-sale talk at the Indiana Native Plant Sale &#38; Auction May 11, INPS President Ellen Jacquart presented details<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2019/new-rule-outlaws-sale-of-44-invasive-plants/" title="ReadNew Rule Outlaws Sale of 44 Invasive Plants">... Read more &#187;</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2019/new-rule-outlaws-sale-of-44-invasive-plants/">New Rule Outlaws Sale of 44 Invasive Plants</a> first appeared on <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org">INPS</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In her pre-sale talk at the Indiana Native Plant Sale &amp; Auction May 11, INPS President Ellen Jacquart presented details of the new Terrestrial Invasive Plant Rule that went into effect April 18. The rule bans the growing, sale, and introduction of 44 plants deemed invasive by the Indiana Invasive Species Council.</p>
<p>Members of INPS and other environmental organizations worked hard to get this rule made into law. Ellen&#8217;s presentation tells the story:</p>
<p><a href="https://indiananativeplants.org/wp-content/uploads/Terrestrial-Invasive-Plant-Rule-INPS-Plant-Sale.pdf">Invasive Plants—Not Just a Bad Idea, Soon to Be Illegal!</a></p>
<div id="attachment_7589" style="width: 160px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7589" class="wp-image-7589 size-thumbnail" src="https://indiananativeplants.org/wp-content/uploads/TNC.064-150x150.jpg" alt="Ellen Jacquart" width="150" height="150" /><p id="caption-attachment-7589" class="wp-caption-text">Ellen Jacquart, INPS President</p></div><p>The post <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2019/new-rule-outlaws-sale-of-44-invasive-plants/">New Rule Outlaws Sale of 44 Invasive Plants</a> first appeared on <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org">INPS</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Central Chapter: The State of Invasive Plant Species in Indiana April 28</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Ford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2019 16:41:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Sunday, April 28 The State of Invasive Plant Species in Indiana, the CISMAs &#38; EDDMapS Training There is a movement<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2019/central-chapter-the-state-of-invasive-plant-species-in-indiana-april-28/" title="ReadCentral Chapter: The State of Invasive Plant Species in Indiana April 28">... Read more &#187;</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2019/central-chapter-the-state-of-invasive-plant-species-in-indiana-april-28/">Central Chapter: The State of Invasive Plant Species in Indiana April 28</a> first appeared on <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org">INPS</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Sunday, April 28 The State of Invasive Plant Species in Indiana, the CISMAs &amp; EDDMapS Training</h3>
<div id="attachment_7763" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7763" class="wp-image-7763 size-medium" src="https://indiananativeplants.org/wp-content/uploads/Kudzu1-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><p id="caption-attachment-7763" class="wp-caption-text">Kudzu</p></div>
<p>There is a movement afoot! Invasive plant species are wreaking havoc on our natural<br />areas, but communities are fighting back—with knowledge, organization, and the right tools.</p>
<p>Dawn Slack, Director of Stewardship for The Nature Conservancy, will highlight some outstanding tools for conservation and invasive species management. She will also share how neighborhood discussions and citizen science get results and how you can use the EDDMapS 4 app to report invasive species populations where you find them. Refreshments provided.</p>
<p>Presented by the Indiana Native Plant Society Central Chapter in partnership with Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation. Free.</p>
<p>2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Monon Community Center East Building, 1235<br />Central Park Drive East, Carmel. Space is limited, so please RSVP at<br /><a href="mailto:inpscentralevents@gmail.com">inpscentralevents@gmail.com.</a></p><p>The post <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2019/central-chapter-the-state-of-invasive-plant-species-in-indiana-april-28/">Central Chapter: The State of Invasive Plant Species in Indiana April 28</a> first appeared on <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org">INPS</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Why Callery Pear Was Pulled from Invasive Plant Rule</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Ford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 01:32:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A local article explains why the DNR pulled Callery pear from the proposed rule banning invasive plants from being sold<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2018/callery-pear-pulled-from-invasive-plant-rule/" title="ReadWhy Callery Pear Was Pulled from Invasive Plant Rule">... Read more &#187;</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2018/callery-pear-pulled-from-invasive-plant-rule/">Why Callery Pear Was Pulled from Invasive Plant Rule</a> first appeared on <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org">INPS</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A local article explains why the DNR pulled Callery pear from the proposed rule banning invasive plants from being sold in Indiana:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.indianaenvironmentalreporter.org/posts/invasive-pear-tree-threatens-indiana-s-native-plants">https://www.indianaenvironmentalreporter.org/posts/invasive-pear-tree-threatens-indiana-s-native-plants </a></p>
<p>Invasive Plant Advisory Committee chair Dawn Slack points out that invasive species negatively impact our natural areas, areas that offer sanctuaries for rare, threatened and endangered species and that provide recreation, beauty, local revenue (e.g. Brown County State Park), and many additional attributes.</p>
<p>She reminds us to comment on the proposed terrestrial plant rule here:<br /><a href="https://www.in.gov/nrc/2377.htm">https://www.in.gov/nrc/2377.htm</a></p><p>The post <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2018/callery-pear-pulled-from-invasive-plant-rule/">Why Callery Pear Was Pulled from Invasive Plant Rule</a> first appeared on <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org">INPS</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Northeast Chapter Attacking Invasives!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Ford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:20:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Help NE-INPAWS&#160;help wildflowers. Be the change. Removing one bad plant makes a difference! GET EDUCATED Invasive Species Workshop Sat., April&#160;29,<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2017/northeast-chapter-attacking-invasives/" title="ReadNortheast Chapter Attacking Invasives!">... Read more &#187;</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Help NE-INPAWS&nbsp;help wildflowers.</strong></p>
<p><em>Be the change. Removing one bad plant makes a difference!</em></p>
<p><strong>GET EDUCATED<br /> Invasive Species Workshop<br /> Sat., April&nbsp;29, 9:30A–3:30P<br /> Ouabache State Park, Bluffton. Meet at <em>Trails End</em> <em>Shelter</em>.</p>
<p> <em>Identification Tools and Field Practice</em><br /> </strong>Participants will learn proper identification skills and best-practice techniques&nbsp;for removal of invasive species. After a lunch, attendees will mark invasives in the park and spread native plant seed. &nbsp;Email Jody at <a href="mailto:jheaston@dnr.in.gov?subject=Invasive%20Plant%20Workshop">jheaston@dnr.in.gov</a> to sign up.</p>
<p><strong>GET SOME PRACTICE</strong><strong><br /> </strong><strong>Invasive Species I.D. Hike</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>w/Optional Garlic Mustard Pull</strong><br /> <strong>Sat., June 3, 10A–12P</strong><br /> Metea County Park, Fort Wayne. Meet at Entrance Gate Parking Lot.</p>
<p> <em><strong>One garlic mustard plant contains thousands of seeds.</strong></em></p>
<p>Nate Simmons, Blue Heron Ministries, A Land Trust, helps you understand how invasives are taking a toll on our natural spaces. You&#8217;ll witness the destructive power of invasive species, like Asian bush honeysuckle and garlic mustard, in what should be pristine natural spaces along the Cedar Creek corridor.&nbsp;<strong>Plan to stay after the hike to pull garlic mustard, and your park entrance fee is waved.</strong>&nbsp; </p>
<p> <strong>Let us know you&#8217;re onboard at&nbsp;our</strong><strong> <a href="http://facebook.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=33c8af9db6994a4d373554de1&amp;id=f29d8cfb3b&amp;e=09b1e55683">facebook </a><a href="http://facebook.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=33c8af9db6994a4d373554de1&amp;id=2e9688e98c&amp;e=09b1e55683">event</a></strong><strong> page.</strong></p>
<p><em>&#8220;It is amazing what one person&#8217;s donated time can accomplish.&#8221;</em><br /> &nbsp; &nbsp;&#8212; Alec Snelson, assistant property manager, Ouabache State Park</p>
<p><strong>GET INVOLVED</strong><strong><br /> </strong><strong>Here&#8217;s what you can do right now.</strong><br /> The Auburn Parks and Recreation Department is having an Arbor Day Tree Sale <strong>Friday, April 21, 8A-3P, and Saturday, April 22, 8A-12N </strong>[today and tomorrow].</p>
<p> While that&#8217;s a great idea, several of the trees and shrubs the department is offering are invasive and non-native species, including the ornamental, but dangerous, Cleveland pear tree.</p>
<p> Representatives of the Northeast Chapter have asked the department not to put more ornamental trees into Indiana&#8217;s ecosystem. While the department agreed to remove a the pear&nbsp;from next year&#8217;s list, it&nbsp;will proceed with selling the 10 stocked&nbsp;this year. &nbsp;Each ornamental pear produces thousands of seeds that have little nutritional value to wildlife. Just these 10 trees alone can produce hundreds of thousands of seeds.</p>
<p> You can:<br /> 1. &nbsp;Lend your voice to the effort. Call Eric Ditmars at the Auburn Parks Department at 260.925.2997 x 1801.&nbsp;</p>
<p> 2. &nbsp;Pool money with others to buy a tree in order to destroy it. Share why you&#8217;ve chosen to do so.&nbsp;</p>
<p> 3. &nbsp;Contact your local nursery or gardening center. Ask them to <a href="http://facebook.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=33c8af9db6994a4d373554de1&amp;id=f574c79916&amp;e=09b1e55683">stop stocking</a> ornamental pears that are so dangerous to Indiana&#8217;s ecology. &nbsp;</p>
<p> 4. &nbsp;Encourage them to &#8220;grow native&#8221; by pointing them to the <a href="http://www.grownativeindiana.org"><em>Grow Native</em> INPAWS website</a>.</p>
<p> 5. &nbsp;Let others see your respectful, but concerned, thoughts on facebook. Spread the word. Snap a photo of pear trees gone rogue where you see it and share. Education is our most powerful tool.&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>First Indiana Intrastate Stewardship Gathering August 16-18</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:19:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>First Indiana Intrastate Stewardship GatheringHosted by NICHES Land TrustAugust 16-18, 2016Ross Hills Tippecanoe County Indiana August 161-1:30 PM Overview of<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2016/first-indiana-intrastate-stewardship-gathering-august-16-18/" title="ReadFirst Indiana Intrastate Stewardship Gathering August 16-18">... Read more &#187;</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First Indiana Intrastate Stewardship Gathering<br />Hosted by NICHES Land Trust<br />August 16-18, 2016<br />Ross Hills Tippecanoe County Indiana</p>
<p><strong>August 16</strong><br />1-1:30 PM Overview of the Ross Hills Landscape and orientation to the area (Gus Nyberg)<br />1:30-2:30 PM Invasive species mapping and use of smart phone apps (Ellen Jacquart)<br />2:30-5 PM Mapping of Japanese Stilt Grass in the greater Ross Hills Landscape (small groups)<br />Get settled, make camp and eat dinner<br />7 PM Controlled burning: how do we get move fire safely on the ground in Indiana (group discussion of needs, limitations, partnership opportunities)</p>
<p><strong>August 17</strong><br />9 AM –noon Japanese Stilt grass control in the greater Ross Hills<br />1 &#8211; 4 PM Japanese stilt grass control<br />4 – 5 PM mapping of area covered by groups<br />7 PM further discussion of fire or invasive species and how organizations can collaborate more effectively</p>
<p><strong>August 18</strong><br />9 AM Usefulness of gathering for participants? Plan next meeting if group desires<br />10- 12PM Field trips to local NICHES sites to oak woodland recovery or sand barrens restoration<br />Head for home.<br />Ross Hills Camp is a modern campground managed by the Tippecanoe County Parks Department. We have a cluster of camp sites together for our use. No cost to participants.<br />Please RSVP to Gus Nyberg gnyberg@nicheslandtrust.org 765-423-1605 by July 22</p><p>The post <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2016/first-indiana-intrastate-stewardship-gathering-august-16-18/">First Indiana Intrastate Stewardship Gathering August 16-18</a> first appeared on <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org">INPS</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Register Now for Invasive Plant Symposium December 9-10</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Ford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2015 19:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Midwest Invasive Plant Network (MIPN) hosting a two day symposium on invasive plants at the North Central Weed Science<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2015/register-now-for-invasive-plant-symposium-december-9-10/" title="ReadRegister Now for Invasive Plant Symposium December 9-10">... Read more &#187;</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Midwest Invasive Plant Network (MIPN) hosting a two day symposium on invasive plants at the North Central Weed Science Society conference in Indianapolis on, Dec. 9-10 (at the downtown Hyatt regency).</p>
<p>The symposium will focus on invasive plants in natural areas and will include a plenary session, as well as concurrent sessions on a broad array of topics.</p>
<p>Registration for the Symposium only will be $150 for the full Symposium or just $100 for one day ($50 for Students) if people register before November 12th.</p>
<p>Registration is now available online at http://ncwss.org/annual-meeting/ .</p>
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		<title>Invasives Management Partners Meeting March 4</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Ford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2015 19:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>FYI for those in southern Indiana, our own Ellen Jacquart will be presenting about Indiana&#8217;s new invasives reporting system. All<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2015/4662/" title="ReadInvasives Management Partners Meeting March 4">... Read more &#187;</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>FYI for those in southern Indiana, our own Ellen Jacquart will be presenting about Indiana&#8217;s new invasives reporting system. All are welcome.</p>
<h2><strong>An Invitation from Southern Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management</strong></h2>
<p>Please join us on March 4th at Stone Gate Art and Education Center located at 405 I Street, Bedford, Indiana for SICIM&#8217;s Annual Partner&#8217;s Meeting. The meeting will run 9:00 am until 3:00pm. Coffee, snacks, and sign in starts at 8:30am.The agenda and directions are attached.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" align="center">We have a great program planned featuring current information on two priority invasive species in Indiana, hogs and kudzu. Get a &#8216;how to&#8217; session on the new Report IN invasive species reporting website, learn more about INDOT&#8217;s vegetation management, and find out what SICIM has up our sleeve for the coming year!</p>
<p>Lunch will be available for purchase, $10. Payment will be accepted the day of meeting. Cash only, please.</p>
<p>To register, send your name and lunch reservation to <a href="mailto:edrr@sicim.info">edrr@sicim.info</a> if you plan to attend. Deadline to register is FEBRUARY 25th! Do it now!</p>
<p>We hope to see you there.</p>
<p>Most sincerely,</p>
<p>Elizabeth Mizell, SICIM Chair</p><p>The post <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2015/4662/">Invasives Management Partners Meeting March 4</a> first appeared on <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org">INPS</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Volunteer with Brown County Native Woodlands Project</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Ford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2014 19:11:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Brown County Native Woodlands Project (bcnwp.org) is seeking volunteers from organizations that share an interest in the control of<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2014/volunteer-with-brown-county-native-woodlands-project/" title="ReadVolunteer with Brown County Native Woodlands Project">... Read more &#187;</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Brown County Native Woodlands Project (bcnwp.org) is seeking volunteers from organizations that share an interest in the control of invasive plants.</p>
<p>BCNWP has been engaged in an effort within Brown County State Park for the past 5 years and seeks support for this project, which is described below. We would like to develop an email address list of individuals who would consider helping out occasionally and would like to be informed of scheduled work sessions. Email to <a href="mailto:CR91LJL@AOL.COM">CR91LJL@AOL.COM</a> to get on the list.</p>
<p><strong>Project Description:</strong></p>
<p>The project is a cooperative effort between the Brown County Native Woodlands Project (bcnwp.org), the Parks and Reservoirs division of the DNR, and The Nature Conservancy (tnc.org) with occasional support from The Friends of Brown County State Park, Habitat Solutions, the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association (hmba.org), and various individual volunteers.</p>
<p>The BCNWP strategic plan emphasizes invasive control on large land holdings in Brown County as a way to make significant gains in the county.  The largest land holding in the county is the state park and the DNR was pleased to support this project.</p>
<p>Initially, the effort was focused on eliminating Japanese stilt grass along the newly constructed mountain bike trails.  This effort continues, but has expanded to include watersheds that affect the bike trails and to include other invasive species in these areas.   Multiflora rose dominates the understory of some areas in the park, particularly the lower elevations and moist areas.</p>
<p>2014 is the fifth consecutive year of the project.  Great strides have been made in controlling stilt grass and thinning the population of multiflora, barberry, and autumn olive.  Nonetheless, there still exist many “opportunities.”  Stilt grass appearance is much thinner and has disappeared in some treated areas.  Multiflora has been reduced considerably and the boundary of the heaviest infestations pushed back.</p>
<p><strong>Treatment methods:</strong></p>
<p>Invasive control at BCSP involves spraying of herbicides through either a foliar spray or using the “cut-stump” method where only a small amount of herbicide is applied to the stalk of a brushy plant after it has been cut off.</p>
<p>The primary species being attacked are multiflora rose, Japanese stilt grass, Japanese barberry, autumn olive, privet, vinca,  and bush honeysuckle, in order of frequency.  The stilt grass treatment season lasts from July through August so that will be the focus during the summer months. </p>
<p>The herbicide depends on the technique and species.</p>
<p>            Poast for foliar treatment of stilt grass </p>
<p>            Glyphosate for foliar treatment of all others</p>
<p>            Pathfinder II for cut-stump</p>
<p>The technique depends on the species, size, and accessibility.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Multiflora rose &amp; Japanese Barberry – cut-stump for mature plants, foliar for smaller plants and dense stands where access to the base is limited.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"> Stilt grass &#8212;  foliar</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Autumn olive, bush honeysuckle, and privet – foliar for less that 2 ft. in height else cut-stump</p>
<p>Herbicide is prepared off-site and is usually applied using a back-pack sprayer which can contain up to 4 gallons when full.  A full back-pack sprayer weighs about 36 pounds, so we don’t start out with a full container if the individual isn’t accustomed to that heavy load.  There will be occasional opportunities for someone to help simply by driving a pickup truck for roadside spraying while someone else walks behind using a motorized spayer mounted in the bed of the pickup.  The truck will be supplied.</p>
<p>The cut-stump method requires the use of some type of pruner.  When cutting multiflora, we generally use a long handled manual pruner or a motorized hedge trimmer type of pruner.  Other species such as autumn olive are easily cut down with a standard manual pruner.</p>
<p><strong>Work Schedule:</strong></p>
<p>Work is coordinated by Len Logterman and is generally done on weekday mornings from about 8am-11am.  Special work sessions can be arranged for evenings or Saturday mornings for those who aren’t available on weekday mornings.</p>
<p>Small groups of 6 or less are preferred.  The ability to identify each of the species is a plus.  Teams of 2 may be assigned to work together in a particular area.  An inexperienced volunteer would be paired with an experienced individual.</p>
<p><strong>Attire:</strong></p>
<p><strong>            * </strong>Sturdy work boots which are high enough to cover the ankle.</p>
<p>            * Long pants</p>
<p>            * Gloves</p>
<p>            * Long sleeves are optional, but recommended when working on multiflora</p>
<p>            * Safety glasses</p>
<p>            * Cell phone</p>
<p>            *If you have a smart phone, load the Maprika app and install the BCSP map</p>
<p><strong>Terrain:</strong></p>
<p>Terrain will vary from grassy roadside to a rugged groomed trail to rocky creek beds, to heavy vegetation and vines which require very careful foot-work.</p>
<p>Most work areas are heavily shaded and most work sessions avoid mid-day heat and sun.</p>
<p>Most of the work will be focused on the northern part of the park with the exception of some of the roadsides.  Some work areas are well off the beaten track and will require transport via 4WD truck to a jumping off point and then hiking as much as ¾ mile while searching out and treating the target species.</p>
<p><strong>Contact:</strong></p>
<p>Send an email to <a href="mailto:CR91LJL@AOL.COM">CR91LJL@AOL.COM</a> if you wish to volunteer or be informed of scheduled work sessions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2014/volunteer-with-brown-county-native-woodlands-project/">Volunteer with Brown County Native Woodlands Project</a> first appeared on <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org">INPS</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Invasives removal at Holliday Park</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom Hohman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2013 15:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Central Chapter’s Invasives Swat Team is planning a volunteer day to removebush honeysuckle and other invasives at Holliday Park in<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2013/invasives-removal-at-holliday-park-2/" title="ReadInvasives removal at Holliday Park">... Read more &#187;</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Central Chapter’s Invasives Swat Team is planning a volunteer day to remove<br />bush honeysuckle and other invasives at Holliday Park in Indianapolis. Volunteers will meet at the nature center on Thursday, October 24 at 10:00 a.m., and work until about 1:00. This will be a followup to work that has been done previously, in a continuing effort to rid the park of invasive plants. </p>
<p>Holiday Park contains high quality natural areas, but like almost all Indianapolis<br />area parks, continually battles non-native, invasive plants. Holiday Park is located at 6363 Spring Mill Road.</p>
<p>Anyone interested in helping should contact Tom Hohman at <a href="mailto:pastpres@inpaws.org">pastpres@inpaws.org.</a></p><p>The post <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org/2013/invasives-removal-at-holliday-park-2/">Invasives removal at Holliday Park</a> first appeared on <a href="https://indiananativeplants.org">INPS</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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