Floyd County Native Habitat Restoration Team

05/11/2026

A new invasive spider has been identified in Indiana! 🕷️ Learn more about the Joro spider, including its biology, ecology and potential impact on the environment, during a free Purdue Extension webinar on November 12 at 6 p.m. ET. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/bdexhume

21/10/2026

Looking for ways to improve your woods for wildlife?

Check out this upcoming Forestry Field Day hosted by our friends at the Washington County SWCD! This event will cover forest stand improvement, controlled burns, wildlife plantings, birding, and more!

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
📍 7979 E Banes Hollow Rd, Scottsburg, IN

The program runs from 4:10–6:45 PM, followed by a boxed meal. Attendees should dress for the weather and wear shoes suitable for walking across moderate terrain. Bring a chair to enjoy your meal!

RSVP by October 22! At least 15 RSVPs are required for the event to take place.

📧 [email protected]
📞 (812) 883-3006 ext. 3

Reach out to the Washington County SWCD to register or learn more!

16/10/2026

Nice article about our group!!

FLOYD COUNTY – Invasive plants like autumn olive, bush honeysuckle and more run rampant in many public green spaces in Floyd County. One volunteer group is working behind the scenes

12/10/2026

Don’t forget to sign up!

🌱 Growing Natives – Watch, Reflect, Grow! 🌱

Curious about how native plants can transform your yard or landscape? Join Purdue Extension and The Floyd County Library for this two-part program exploring meadow design, the benefits of native plants, and which plants are best suited for our area. Both parts are FREE but RSVPs are required.

🎬 Thursday, October 15th at 6 PM
Enjoy a FREE screening of "Urban and Suburban Meadows" by Catherine Zimmerman and learn how meadowscaping can be a beautiful alternative to traditional lawns.
RSVP at https://nafclibrary.libcal.com/event/17469650

🌼 Thursday, October 22nd at 6 PM
Join Gina Anderson, ANR Regional Educator with Purdue Extension, for a discussion about which native plants to choose for your area and why.
RSVP at https://nafclibrary.libcal.com/event/17469670

Come learn, get inspired, and discover how native plants can help your landscape grow! 🐝 🌸 🦋

10/10/2026

The Floyd County Native Habitat Restoration Team took part in State of Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management’s Statewide W**d Wrangle Day!

We tackled some honeysuckle, multiflora rose, and A LOT of autumn olive! Check out, not only our large pile of work, but the before and after pictures of the area. The difference is amazing!

09/10/2026

Tomorrow, October 10th, is Indiana's Statewide W**d Wrangle Day!

Join the Floyd County Native Habitat Restoration Team to remove invasive plants and protect our local natural areas tomorrow (10/10) at 9AM at Garry E Cavan Park (6485 Corydon Ridge Rd, Georgetown, IN 47122). Whether this is your first W**d Wrangle or not, join us! Together we can make a real difference!

05/10/2026

🌱 Growing Natives – Watch, Reflect, Grow! 🌱

Curious about how native plants can transform your yard or landscape? Join Purdue Extension and The Floyd County Library for this two-part program exploring meadow design, the benefits of native plants, and which plants are best suited for our area. Both parts are FREE but RSVPs are required.

🎬 Thursday, October 15th at 6 PM
Enjoy a FREE screening of "Urban and Suburban Meadows" by Catherine Zimmerman and learn how meadowscaping can be a beautiful alternative to traditional lawns.
RSVP at https://nafclibrary.libcal.com/event/17469650

🌼 Thursday, October 22nd at 6 PM
Join Gina Anderson, ANR Regional Educator with Purdue Extension, for a discussion about which native plants to choose for your area and why.
RSVP at https://nafclibrary.libcal.com/event/17469670

Come learn, get inspired, and discover how native plants can help your landscape grow! 🐝 🌸 🦋

08/09/2026

Check out this FREE webinar from Purdue and SICIM.

Invasive species taking over your property? Learn what you can do about it!

Join SICIM and Purdue Extension for a FREE virtual session focused on practical ways to manage invasive species — with or without herbicides.

📅 Friday, September 11
⏰ 12–1 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual

Register here: https://forms.gle/MSL7fFCT8VmQ4e5p9

Help protect your property and Indiana’s natural resources by learning how to manage invasive species effectively!

03/09/2026

is offering a free hybrid Invasive Species Natural Resources Training this fall. The series covers invasive species identification, reporting, management and more across a variety of ecosystems. Learn more about the program and field day locations here: https://extension.purdue.edu/events/2026/09/invasive-species-natural-resources-training.html