How you can Help

Our education and outreach program offers free presentations, guided hikes, and school lessons to any group in our service area on topics ranging from native wildlife to invasive species removal. 

Volunteering with your local CISMA helps protect your community's natural beauty and biodiversity while combating invasive species to create healthier ecosystems.  Sign up for our volunteer list to be notified via email when we host workdays.

Did you know humans inadvertently spread many invasive species to new areas? Learn simple steps you can take to ensure you're not spreading invasives when recreating outdoors. 

Yard waste often contains ornamental invasive plants that can resprout and invade natural areas even after being cut. In Michigan invasive plants can be disposed of in the garbage - learn more from the attached invasive species disposal guide. 

Invasive species negatively impact and reduce the native plant communities that form the foundation of our ecosystems. Create spaces for native plants in your yard to help local wildlife. 

Eyes on the Forest is a Michigan State University program that relies on citizen scientists like you to help protect local trees. By participating, you can monitor trees in your area for newly invading organisms that threaten their health.

Removing invasive plants from your landscape has far reaching positive impacts on local natural areas and waterways.

There are many fantastic resources online and in print to help with invasive species identification. We've linked our favorite field guide to invasive species below. 

Want to make a positive environmental impact with your club, group, or students? Contact us to organize a joint invasive species removal and restoration workday.

Many aquatic invasive species, including plants, fish, and mussels, can be accidentally transported while fishing and boating. By following a few simple steps every time you leave the water, you can help prevent their spread and protect the environment.

Local organizations can partner with the CISMA to secure grant funding for boat cleaning stations, native habitat creation and more - lets do something awesome together!