Floyd County Native Habitat Restoration Team

24/07/2026

👋 Got 2 minutes? We're planning for the future and we'd love to hear from you!
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Our group is growing, and we're excited about what's ahead including working toward becoming an established nonprofit organization. To help us get there, we need your input. If you haven't already, please take a few minutes to complete our member survey. It helps us keep our records current, understand what matters most to you, and identify members who may be interested in getting more involved, including serving in leadership roles.

⏰The survey link will close in ONE WEEK, so this is your chance to make your voice heard.

Every response helps us make better decisions and build a stronger organization for everyone. If you can spare just a couple of minutes, we'd truly appreciate it!
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10/07/2026

Here is another local opportunity to make difference in the invasives around us!

🌿 Volunteer Day! 🌿
We're seeking volunteers to help with invasive plant removal and cleaning up Greenway Park in preparation for a new 9-hole disc golf course.
Friday, July 17 from 9 AM-Noon
Greenway Park - Meet near Coyne Pavilion
What to bring? Garden gloves, comfortable close-toed shoes, water and bug spray. Long sleeves/pants recommended. If you have tools (loppers/hand saw), you are welcome to bring them.
Clark County Soil & Water Conservation District
Purdue Extension - Clark County

07/07/2026

Removed invasive plants but not sure what to plant next?

One of the biggest mistakes landowners make after removing invasive species is leaving bare soil behind. Unfortunately, that creates the perfect opportunity for new invasive plants to move right back in.

That's why we're excited to share this free homeowner guide: Landscaping with Native Plants to Ward Off Invasives & Benefit Wildlife. It walks you through choosing the right native plants for your property, finding reputable plant sources, installation tips, and how to create a landscape that supports pollinators, birds, and other wildlife while helping prevent future invasive infestations.

Whether you're replacing burning bush, bush honeysuckle, Callery pear, or another invasive plant, this guide can help you turn that space into a thriving native habitat.

📖 Download the guide here: https://mipn.org/learn/mipn-publications/

Have you added native plants to your landscape after removing invasives? Share your experience (or photos!) in the comments!

24/06/2026

Our W**d Wrangle with Origin Park for this Saturday, June 27th has been CANCELLED. A new date will be determined and posted later!

Reminder, this event has been postponed due to inclement weather. Stay tuned to originpark.org for updates on events at Origin Park.

17/06/2026

Hey Floyd County Native Habitat Team! Can you please take this short survey https://forms.gle/8gHRWt2w9zzXkp3G8 to update our member records, contact information, and communication preferences, learn more about your interests and how you'd like to be involved, identify members who may be interested in leadership opportunities, including serving on our board as we work toward becoming an established nonprofit organization!

Your feedback will help guide the future of our group and strengthen our ability to serve our community. We would greatly appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete the survey.

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Please take the survey so we can plan for the future!

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17/06/2026

🐛 Join Purdue Extension Floyd County and the The Floyd County Library for a special documentary showing of "The Extraordinary Caterpillar" tomorrow! Explore the vital role caterpillars play in supporting ecosystems and food webs. Featuring insights from Dr. Doug Tallamy, co-founder of Homegrown National Park and bestselling author.

📅 Thursday, June 18 | 5:30-7:30 PM
📍180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN

The showing is FREE to attend but please RSVP at the Floyd County Library's online calendar at: https://nafclibrary.libcal.com/event/16340567

16/06/2026

🎬 Join Purdue Extension Floyd County and the The Floyd County Library for a special two-part documentary series exploring the fascinating connections between pollinators, native plants, and healthy ecosystems! Both showings are FREE to attend but please RSVP at the Floyd County Library's online calendar: https://nafclibrary.libcal.com/

📅 Thursday, June 18 | 5:30-7:30 PM
📍180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN
🐛 "The Extraordinary Caterpillar" - Explore the vital role caterpillars play in supporting ecosystems and food webs. Featuring insights from Dr. Doug Tallamy, co-founder of Homegrown National Park and bestselling author.

📅 Thursday, June 25 | 5:30-7:30 PM at Floyd County Library
📍180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN
🏡 "Hometown Habitat" - Learn how native plants, sustainable landscaping, water conservation, and ecosystem services can help create healthier communities and habitats.

05/06/2026

Help support your local CISMA team at this W**d Wrangle at Origin Park on June 27th!

Join the Clark County Harmful Invasive Removal Project (CCHIRP) in a workday dedicated to removing invasive Japanese Chafflower! Learn about conservation, invasive species, and make an impact on local public land.

Participants are urged to bring water, bug spray, and a pair of work gloves. Long sleeves and pants are recommended with closed-toed shoes.

Register now at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSSwyBmSFSDqwLLTK7Ti9w5XW17BLi2fYmqzlGOhdbKBAB_g/viewform

18/05/2026

Think that “pretty landscaping plant” at the garden center is harmless? Some of Indiana’s worst invasive species started exactly that way.

The Indiana Terrestrial Plant Rule was created to help stop invasive plants before they spread into our woods, waterways, parks, and even our own backyards. Since 2020, it has been illegal in Indiana to sell, gift, transport, or intentionally distribute 44 regulated invasive plant species without a permit including familiar problem plants like Dame's rocket, Japanese barberry, wintercreeper, bush honeysuckle, and Japanese knotweed.

Why does this matter? Because invasive plants don’t stay where they’re planted. They spread aggressively, crowd out native wildflowers and trees, reduce wildlife habitat, damage ecosystems, and cost Indiana landowners and land managers millions of dollars every year to control.

The good news: homeowners can be part of the solution. Learning how to identify invasive plants is one of the most powerful first steps you can take for your property and your local environment.

A free downloadable field guide is available here: sicim.info/links-resources

This guide, A Guide to the Regulated Terrestrial Invasive Plant Species of Indiana, was created through a collaborative effort between the Indiana Invasive Species Council, The Nature Conservancy in Indiana, and the Indiana Native Plant Society. It covers 49 regulated invasive plants in Indiana with photos, identification tips, and even comparisons to similar native species so you can confidently tell the difference.

Before you plant this spring or summer, take a second look at what’s growing in your yard. Small choices by homeowners can make a huge difference for Indiana’s forests, pollinators, and wildlife.