Raven Invasive Plant Management

08/10/2026

When I walk onto the land to talk about what it needs and how we can help, the conversation centers on this. I have so much to see, so much to learn, and too much to say. It's rare that I even ask the person/s with whom I meet what they "do" outside of stewarding the place.

Our clients are artists, writers, founders, teachers, conservationists, mothers, fathers, makers... Some are famous, and I still don't know it. Occasionally, I learn later about the gifts and talents of the people with whom we "work" to heal the planet.

I was blown away when I searched up Alex Krug Combo after seeing Alex's email address for the 15th time...

Happy to have Alex as a client and fellow steward of the land. We've been hired by Alex's boss to work on their land. It was Alex who sought us out, had me out for a walk and was instrumental in having her "boss" hire us. I have yet to meet the "client."

Alex, you are amazing in so many ways, and I greatly appreciate how you show up in the world. Thanks for your gifts and contributions.

Alex Krug Combo

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08/09/2026

Looking forward to speaking this coming Tuesday in Greenville, S.C.!

By-the-Banks Reedy River Speaker Series
August 11th 2026 ( 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM )

Friends of the Reedy is excited to host the grand finale of our inaugural the By-the-Banks Free Reedy River Summer Speaker Series, "The Hidden Life Beneath Our Feet: Soil Health and Invasive Species!"

On August 11, Neil Wilson, Harper General Contractor, Raven Sterling, Raven Invasive Plant Management, and Kirsten Robertson, Greenville Soil and Water, will explore protecting streams and wetland, why soil health is the foundation of healthy waterways, and learning to identify and manage invasive plants before they take over!

When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026. NEW TIME! Social time from 5 - 5:30 followed by presentations and an engaging Q/A session from 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Where: Outdoor space at Southernside Brewing Co. (25 Delano Dr Unit D)

No RSVP needed. Fun for the whole family. We look forward to seeing you there!

https://www.friendsofthereedyriver.org/events/151/By-the-Banks%20Reedy%20River%20Speaker%20Series

07/27/2026

St Louis!!! Happy to be here for the 81st annual Soil and Water Conservation Society conference. Honored to speak tomorrow for 90 MINUTES (!!!) about our work in ecological restoration and non-chemical mitigation of invasive plants in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

My talk: "From Suppression to Recovery: Rethinking Invasive Plant Management"

07/11/2026

And if all of that news isn't enough...

This isn't about politics for me, it's about the future of the greatest invasive species on the planet... or the lack thereof.

Matthew Wielicki frequently criticizes established climate science online, including in videos from rightwing PragerU

07/11/2026

In other news...

"Kip Tyler, an environmental engineer at the EPA, was fired after filing a memo object to the removal of a microplastics monitoring requirement from a permit for Ocean Era’s fish farm.

Tyler argued that the farm, which uses plastic mesh pens, should monitor for microplastic pollution.
Agency Response: EPA officials removed the requirement, fearing it would set a cumbersome precedent for other industries, and subsequently fired Tyler for allegedly trying to embarrass the agency.

Tyler has filed an appeal with the Merit Systems Protection Board, alleging the firing was unscientific, politically motivated, and retaliatory. The EPA maintains it is upholding scientific standards and calls Tyler’s claims unfounded."

Microplastics are contaminants of emerging concern; they are ingested by marine biota. About a quarter of global marine fish landings is used to produce fishmeal for animal and aquaculture feed. To provide a knowledge foundation for this matrix we reviewed the existing literature for studies of micr...

07/11/2026

I'm incredibly proud of our work in Appalachia and all the ways we support and increase biodiversity, one "piece" of land at a time. Our work has increased the population of a federally endangered bog plant, endemic to only 2 places in the entire world, Bunched Arrowhead.

This careless ruling once again places the weight on each of us to protect an incredibly delicate web of life in which we live and on which we all depend....whether we choose to acknowledge and defend it, or not. Insert death knell here

What can you do to protect life? What will you do?

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Habitat destruction strongest driver of species loss, with legislation keeping 99% of listed species from going extinct

07/01/2026

Tomorrow evening! Hope to see you there.

05/10/2026

https://ncwf.org/blog/governors-awards-61-2/

03/20/2026

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