Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area - CISMA

10/08/2026

Come on out to Birmingham to drop off your invasive barberry plant on Saturday 10-1pm and pick up a native alternative shrub (while supplies last!). GoBeyondBeauty and choose native and non-invasive ornamentals for home gardens

05/21/2026

The June 5 Native Plant Gathering is sold out!

Wow... you guys are serious about native plants. Love that about you. 😘

Our Native Plant Gathering on June 5 is officially SOLD OUT! That means we won't have any spots left for on-site registration, so no walk-ups please.

If you missed out, don't worry. We'll likely have another event in the fall, stay tuned!

04/11/2026

It's here! The start of plant season has arrived, and as you your garden selections, consider including native species in your garden.

Native plants thrive naturally with minimal care and invite vibrant butterflies and pollinators to visit. Explore this list of native plant sales in southeast Michigan to find wonderful native plants that will bring life and beauty to your garden. 🌱

04/08/2026

We’re launching another round of Spotted Lantern Fly Trap applications for fruit growers, plant nurseries and local governments. 🪰

When you apply you will also receive a step-by-step instructional video and essential information to help you identify and stop these invasive species.

But act fast because supplies are limited, and it’s one trap per applicant. Don’t miss your chance to help protect our local ecosystems! If you are unable to receive a trap, but come across a spotted lantern fly, always remember to “See it. Squish it. Report it”, for any spotted lantern flies you find.

For reporting you can use Eyes in the Field, or follow this link here: https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ors/Home

Ready to trap? Apply here: https://bit.ly/3Qt4B0o

03/09/2026

Spring is just around the corner, bringing warmer days and new growth. As snow melts and plants begin to emerge, it’s important to watch closely because some of these newcomers may be invasive species that threaten our local ecosystems.

Two common invasive plants to look out for are garlic mustard and dame’s rocket. Garlic mustard is a fast-spreading species with garlic-scented leaves and small white flowers that outcompetes native plants and tree seedlings by releasing growth-inhibiting compounds.

Dame’s rocket blooms from mid-May to July with clusters of lavender, pink, or white four-petaled flowers and can produce up to 20,000 seeds, spreading quickly and pushing out native species.

The best way to control these plants is by hand-pulling (just make sure to remove the entire root and stem). Place pulled plants in a labeled black garbage bag for proper disposal.

This spring, consider spending time outdoors alone or with a group to help protect and restore our understory ecosystems by removing invasive species.

Check out Oakland County CISMA for more information: https://oaklandinvasivespecies.org/