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Identifying & Treating Invasive Species

Beth Clawson

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Native plants suitable to grow near a drainfield?, June 2, 2024
Adding eggshells to compost, April 8, 2024
How much water is in my pond?, April 8, 2024
Ten things to remember about composting during the winter, March 6, 2023
Wildfire-resistant landscape plants can protect your home, March 6, 2023
Enhance your outdoor living spaces with a water feature, July 29, 2022
What is that color in my pond?, March 29, 2022
Take cues from nature to bring wildlife to your lake’s shoreline, July 1, 2021
Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum appoints MSU Extension educator as new trustee, November 27, 2019
Worm composting or vermicomposting, August 15, 2019
Common pond types in Michigan, July 1, 2019
Can medications harm my septic system?, February 8, 2019
Protect your septic system from large party gatherings, December 19, 2018
Cold weather kills pond duckweeds, until spring, December 6, 2018
2018 enrollment open for Michigan Conservation Stewards Program, August 2, 2018
The benefits of septic tank risers, July 23, 2018
Why do I need to clean my septic tank every three years?, June 25, 2018
Michigan energized for 5th annual Aquatic Invasive Species Week, June 25, 2018
Pasture ponds, horses and algae. Oh my!, April 4, 2018
Pond plants are a vital part of a balanced aquatic ecosystem, April 2, 2018
Canada geese: migration and your shoreline, November 17, 2017
Understanding the role of oxygen in our lakes and ponds, October 23, 2017
Pest mosquitoes love standing water and warm weather, May 1, 2017
Making your native plant choices for Michigan inland lake shorelines, May 1, 2017
Planning natural shoreline landscaping on your inland lake, March 30, 2017
Understanding lake fetch, February 28, 2017
Aquatic invasive species thrives in winter, January 19, 2017
Winter visits your backyard pond, December 30, 2016
Why is my lake water lowered in the winter?, December 30, 2016
Using aquatic dyes in ponds, November 8, 2016
Preserve your natural backyard pond, May 25, 2016
Is your pet an invasive species?, April 19, 2016
Phragmites, how is it an invasive: Part 3, February 15, 2016
Phragmites, invasions harm riparian property values: Part 1, November 9, 2015
Native plants: hard working beauty at your shoreline, August 18, 2015
MiCorps training aids in early detection of invasive species, August 18, 2015
Don’t move a mussel, or a water milfoil or any other aquatic invasive species!, May 12, 2015
Why are there lady bugs on my windowsill?, April 22, 2015
Avoid “winter kill” in your pond, February 26, 2015
Spiny waterfleas are winter survivors, February 12, 2015
Eat your invasives, December 23, 2014
Avoid spreading aquatic invasive species when winterizing your water garden, November 10, 2014
The crisp clean air of autumn fouled by the smell of smoke, October 2, 2014
Interest in agriculture careers are on the rise, August 29, 2014
Do not take aquatic plants from a lake or stream, July 29, 2014
Composting in community gardens, July 3, 2014
Didymo (Didymosphenia geminata) aka 'Rock Snot' is spreading, May 22, 2014
Aquatic invasive plants and animals hitch a ride on your boats and trailers, May 1, 2014
Youth-based community gardens offer much more than gardening experiences, March 25, 2014
Managing organic food waste in your business, March 18, 2014
Food hubs: Clarifying the concept, December 31, 2013
Compost to protect the air and water and help prevent fall wildfires, October 20, 2013
Growing money to support your community garden and other fundraising ideas, July 11, 2013
Community gardens organizations need structure and strategic planning, May 23, 2013
Community gardens add asset-based community development, April 13, 2013
Michigan offers local foods even in the winter, March 3, 2013
Leaves compost: fall is a great time to add it to gardens, October 24, 2012
Buying local reduces food waste, which is recyclable as compost for your garden, September 20, 2012
Hornworms: Are they eating my tomatoes?, August 13, 2012
Seeking alternative pollinators, June 14, 2012
Managing your summer compost, June 7, 2012
Oh, deer. Oh, dear., November 10, 2011

Articles Featuring

Experts give you permission to stop raking your leaves this fall. Here's why, October 20, 2023

Authored Documents

Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Herbs (E3179), August 29, 2023
Michigan Master Naturalist Presenter Application, January 8, 2021
MIMN Host Coordinator Document Application, January 8, 2021

Courses

Master Composter Online Course
Michigan Naturalist Course
Conservation Stewards Program

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Office Services
Events
Staff
4-H
Consumer Horticulture
Master Gardener
County Annual Report
Invasive species
Identifying & Treating Invasive Species

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