Go Beyond Beauty with native plants

Join us for a Winter Seed Sowing Workshop to learn about plants that are both beautiful and ecologically beneficial choices for your landscape.

We are a dedicated team of natural resource professionals committed to addressing invasive species issues impacting Northern Michigan.

Learn how you can help combat invasive species in Northern Michigan by visiting our dedicated action and resource page.

We manage invasive species, restore native habitat, educate our community, host events and more. Check out our programs to learn more.

Our CISMA encompasses Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska, and Emmet Counties in Northern Michigan.

Our Mission:
To protect the environment, economy, and human health of Northern Lower Michigan through collaborative management of invasive species

Request for comments: Proposed additions to Michigan's Invasive Plant Lists

MDARD is accepting comments now through Feb 9th.

Request for comments: Proposed exterior firewood quarantine

MDARD is accepting comments on a proposed exterior quarantine now through Feb 9th.

New research shows grasses can fortify forests against buckthorn invasion

Native grasses, like wildrye, can help reduce the number and size of new buckthorn.