Harrison County Native Habitat Alliance

09/23/2026

Do you know anything about spittlebugs? Some are considered endangered.

FUN FACT FRIDAY. If you've ever noticed little masses of sticky, frothy bubbles on plants during your hike through the park - no, a visitor didn't spit - it's the foamy home of a nymph spittlebug. It lives inside this wet mass while feeding on sap from the plant stem. This foam protects the nymph from predators, acts as insulation from temperature extremes, and creates a humid environment so it doesn't dry out. In late summer to fall, the adult females will lay eggs in the plant stem to overwinter and hatch next year. There is only one generation each year - which is why it's important to "leave your leaves" and dead plants up throughout winter.

Five species of spittlebugs are considered rare, threatened, or endangered species.
https://www.in.gov/dnr/nature-preserves/heritage-data-center/endangered-plant-and-animal-species/

09/23/2026

Are you good at butterfly identification? Check this out

09/23/2026

This is a reminder about our upcoming Harrison County Native Habitat Alliance meeting this afternoon, September 23 at 5:30 PM at the Harrison County Public Library in Corydon.

09/17/2026

Short notice but lots going on in Brown County this weekend. Definitely worth the drive.

Mark your calendar!
We have another great Nature Daze event coming up on Saturday, September 19th. If you have any interest in ticks, cerulean warblers, invasive plant species or bugs, this is the place to be!
See you then! 🌱

09/16/2026

We harvested our first pawpaws this year beating those pesky squirrels to their favorite. Anyone else successful with pawpaws??

09/16/2026

Ever wonder how that plant got in your garden that you have never seen before? This link discusses lots of ways that seeds are distributed. Some beneficial and some you wish didnt travel your direction.

Welcome to Wildlife Wednesday! We are continuing our discussion of seed dispersal types with animal seed dispersal. This type occurs when an animal is helpful in moving seeds away from their parent plant. Some seeds are hitchhikers and attach themselves to fur or feathers as the animal moves past the plant. Others are moved by animals storing food for later then forgetting where they hid the seeds. The last way animals move seeds is by eating fruits and dropping the seeds in a new location in their s**t. Fruits are helpful in seed dispersal because they give the animal a reward for moving the seeds. The fruits have tasty coverings that give the animal energy in exchange for eating seeds and dispersing them in a new location.

For more information on animal seed dispersal and other types of seed dispersal, visit https://ow.ly/W1Cf50ZsnEm

09/16/2026

Last chance to eliminate Japanese Stiltgrass before it goes to seed. Note: each single plant has hundreds of seeds.

08/26/2026

Want to take a horticulture class from the comfort of your home. This ecological horticulture class is via zoom and starts August 27th

Join us for Introduction to Ecological Horticulture, beginning online on Thursday, August 27, and continuing Thursdays through September 17 from 7–8 PM, followed by an in-person session at Garden in the Woods on Friday, September 18, from 9 AM–12 PM. Taught by the Garden in the Woods Horticulture Staff, this course will introduce the essential practices and techniques that support resilient, successful gardens.⁠
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Throughout the course, you'll learn how to plant and care for native plants, prepare soil, mulch, water, transplant, and prune, as well as how to maintain and winterize your garden and prepare it for the next growing season. The course combines virtual instruction with hands-on learning at Garden in the Woods, giving you practical knowledge you can put to work in your own garden.⁠
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Whether you're beginning your journey in horticulture or looking to strengthen your gardening skills, this course offers a practical foundation for cultivating healthy landscapes while working in harmony with the plants and ecosystems around us.⁠
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Register here: https://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/introduction-to-ecological-horticulture/