Vigo Invasives Management

05/14/2026

Tonight’s meeting is cancelled. Hope to see you next time!

05/11/2026

05/08/2026

Tired of mowing and w**d eating your ditch all summer?

What if you could spend less time battling the heat and fussing with w**d eater line and more time enjoying blooms instead?

Ditches are one of the most frustrating areas to maintain. They’re wet, fast-growing, and always seem to need trimming right when it’s hottest out. But instead of constantly mowing and w**d eating, you can plant Indiana native species that thrive in these conditions and do the work for you.

Once established, native plants help suppress w**ds, reduce maintenance, and eliminate the need for constant mowing, saving you time, energy, and trips to restring the w**d eater all season long.

Try planting these ditch-friendly natives:
• Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkw**d)
• Physostegia virginiana (Obedient Plant)
• Hibiscus laevis (Rose Mallow)
• Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush)
• Tradescantia ohiensis (Ohio Spiderwort)

Instead of sweating behind a mower and fighting tangled line, you could be sitting back, sipping tea, and watching pollinators move from bloom to bloom.

Ready to ditch the mowing? Learn more and find native plants for your area:
👉 indiananativeplants.org/

Photo Credits:
Obedient Plant, https://plants.oaklandnursery.com/
Ohio Spiderwort, https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/
Buttonbush flowers In June. Elaine Mills
Rose Mallow, https://www.prairiemoon.com/hibiscus-laevis-rose-mallow
Swamp Milkw**d, https://www.highcountrygardens.com

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

Join us for our hike tomorrow at 10am in Prairie Creek Park’s Elliott Woods. Trail is gravel and hilly…you’re sure to get some steps in. We will hike under 2 miles through the woods searching for all things “wild”. See you tomorrow!

Download the Merlin app before our hike to listen along with us as we also identify birds!

04/25/2026

03/25/2026

12/19/2025

EQIP Explained for Small Scale Farmers. Join Indiana NRCS’ Urban and Small Scale Conservationist Cara Bergschneider and the Indiana Small Farm Conservation team to learn the nuts and bolts of what EQIP is, when and how to apply, common small scale practices that have financial incentives, myth busters, and who to contact to get started in Indiana.

EQIP Roadmap: EQIP Explained for Small Scale Farmers. Join Indiana NRCS’ Urban and Small Scale Conservationist Cara Bergschneider and the Indiana Small Farm Conservation team...

12/03/2025

Monthly meeting reminder!
Thursday, December 11. 5:30pm at the Vigo County Public Library
See you there!

11/30/2025

Calling all Landowners & Producers!!

Please join us for our Navigation Financial and Personal Health Summit on Wednesday, December 10th. This event aims to provide resources to help navigate the changing climate within the agricultural community. The event will take place at the Vigo County History Center at 10:00 am and will last till 2:00 pm. Lunch will be provided to all attendees.

This event is made possible thanks to the Vigo, Vermillion, and Parke County Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

RSVP is not mandatory but recommended. Please RSVP through the Vigo County SWCD, [email protected], or call (812) 231-1470