Blog Category: Invasive Species

This species is so robust that the Michigan DNR describes it as “one of the most widespread invasive crayfish on the planet”.

In total, volunteers improved approximately 1 acre of wildlife habitat directly through this project.

Hemlock woolly adelgid invading Michigan's Hemlock trees

On the Ground volunteers needed January 18, 2025 for Glossy Buckthorn Removal at Gourdneck State Game Area.

Have you ever heard of an invasive species that you can eat? Now you have! Garlic mustard, also called poor man’s mustard, hedge garlic, and garlic root, is an invasive species of plant found across the northern United States. It hails from Europe and Asia and was introduced to the United States in the 1800s… The post Garlic Mustard: The Edible Invasive appeared first on Michigan United Conservation Clubs.

As the leaves begin to fall and winter approaches, the need to remove woody invasives continues.  Removing woody invasives during the wintertime is ideal as the species becomes dormant and easy to get access. The big issue then becomes how you can distinguish a woody invasive from a native plant when it’s just the bark.… The post Having a Hard Time Identifying Woody Invasives in the Winter? On the Ground has your Back appeared first on Michigan United Conservation Clubs.

On Saturday, September 9, 2023, OTG will be co-hosting a stewardship work day with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the City of Portage Parks and Recreation Department at Gourdneck State Game Area in Kalamazoo County. Our goal is to remove invasive buckthorn from a unique prairie fen habitat.  Invasive buckthorn is a woody… The post Help Remove Invasive Buckthorn with On the Ground Next Weekend in Kalamazoo County! appeared first on Michigan United Conservation Clubs.

A new location of invasive hemlock woolly adelgid has been found in Benzie County, 50 miles north of what was believed to be the northern edge of infestation in Mason County. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed that a sample taken from the site was positive for hemlock woolly… The post Invasive Species Spotlight: Invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid appeared first on Michigan United Conservation Clubs.

Gypsy moth caterpillars are an invasive species that negatively impact the health of many species of trees.  In the past week, an abundance of information has been published by many sources about the gypsy moth. Such information includes its introduction and range, its impact on trees such as oak and aspen, and what can be… The post Resources for Understanding Invasive Gypsy Moths appeared first on Michigan United Conservation Clubs.

MUCC is happy to announce that they are one of seven projects that received funding to educate boaters, paddlers, anglers and waterfowl hunters on aquatic invasive species. In partnership with the Michigan Clean Boats Clean Waters program and EGLE, through funding from a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant, MUCC is excited to help spread the… The post MUCC Receives Funding for Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness appeared first on Michigan United Conservation Clubs.

Serving with Michigan United Conservation Clubs as the Huron Pines AmeriCorps member, my favorite responsibility is working with the volunteers that come out to help with MUCC’s Field programs. This past Sunday, I was able to get outside and volunteer with the Parks and Recreation Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) at… The post Great Volunteer Opportunities! appeared first on Michigan United Conservation Clubs.

On Friday, January 22nd, I attended a fascinating installment of the NotMISpecies Webinar series. This series is being put on by the Michigan Invasive Species Program, an effort coordinated between the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Department of Natural Resources(MDNR) and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development(MDARD). The most recent webinar… The post NotMISpecies Webinar: Hemlock Wooly Adelgid appeared first on Michigan United Conservation Clubs.

After recent news of the northward spread of invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) to Ludington State Park, it is more important than ever before that hemlock trees on public and private property are checked for the invasive insect. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural… The post Survey Your Hemlock Trees for Invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid This Winter appeared first on Michigan United Conservation Clubs.

Guest Author Paige Filice- MSU Extension Natural Resources Educator Urgent action is needed to stop the spread of invasive European frog-bit in Michigan. European frog-bit is a free-floating aquatic plant that thrives in slow-moving waters with little to no wave action and wetland areas with vegetation like cattails and phragmites. It was recently discovered in… The post European frog-bit is invading, you can help stop the spread appeared first on Michigan United Conservation Clubs.