Resources
Here you can find stewardship, educational, and financial resources that our landowners use frequently. If you don’t see a resource that fits your needs, please reach out to us at any time. We are happy to help you with any of your concerns or questions as you care for your land.
Invasive Plant Species Fact Sheets
The list below contains the invasive plant species we encounter the most. For a more comprehensive list and general information on invasive plants found in Michigan, check out the Field Identification Guide to Invasive Plants in Michigan’s Natural Communities.
Invasive Insect Species Fact Sheets
Partners and Programs
Our local, state, and federal government and nonprofit partners offer helpful resources and programs.
Other Resources
Invasive Species
Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) –Report sightings of invasive plants, and read detailed information about invasive species and their impacts.
Michigan Invasive Species Program at Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Sustainable Agriculture
Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) – Innovative, proactive, and voluntary program that helps farms of all sizes and commodities voluntarily prevent or minimize agricultural pollution risks.
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center, United States Department of Agriculture – Access information on alternative farming methods, ecological pest management, funding sources, education, and research.
Michigan State University Organic Farming Exchange – Organic production practices and suggested methods to successfully transition conventional production to organic.
Michigan Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs – NRCS programs in Michigan to help reduce soil erosion, enhance water supplies, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat, and reduce damages caused by floods and other natural disasters.
Michigan Grown, Michigan Great, Michigan Agriculture Council – Resources for Michigan food and agriculture production.
Ecological Consultants
Adapt Community Supported Ecology – Design, installation, and maintenance of native and edible landscapes.
Blue Heron Ministries – Land conservation organization providing land restoration consulting and services.
Feral Flora – Native plant nursery offering landscape design and garden installation with ongoing maintenance.
Native Connections - Native seed for landscaping.
Native Plant Nursery – Michigan native plant searchable database that provides info on habitat (light, moisture) and characteristics (height, bloom time and color) for many native plants. Search by characteristics, site characteristics, physiography, or name.
New Leaf Natives – Native plant nursery offering landscape design, planting installation, lawn alternatives, shoreline restoration, and more.
PlantWise – Creates, restores, and interprets native ecosystems and plant communities. Services include prescribed burns, invasive species control, native landscaping, management plans, and plant and animal inventories.
Restoring Nature With Fire – Prescribed burn contractor.
Wildtype – Native seed and plant seller. Provides restoration and preservation of native landscapes, invasive species management, native plant installation, site assessment, and botanical surveys.
Technical Service Providers
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – Federal agency offering technical and financial assistance to help farmers, ranchers and forest landowners make improvements to the land they own or lease with information on topics like land use, soil types, and climate change.
Training and Education
The Stewardship Network – Connects, equips, and mobilizes individuals, organizations and businesses through regionally-based “clusters” offering educational events and workshops.
Michigan Wetland Association – State wide nonprofit offering science-based wetland programs, education and stewardship.
Native Plants and Natural Habitats
Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) –Look under “data resources” for detailed information on Michigan’s plants and animals, Michigan’s natural communities, maps of historic land use, maps of land use change.
Wildflower Association of Michigan – Information on native plants, grants, landscaping, retail locations, and a learning hub.
Michigan Insect Identification –Use a dichotomous key to identify insects found in Michigan.
USDA Plants Database – General information, images, distribution maps, native plant status and more for plants growing in the United States and Canada.
Pollinator Partnership – Information about pollinators, beekeeping and gardening. Free pollinator-friendly planting guides are available by region.
Gardening for Butterflies – Monarch Watch lists native plants which are larval hosts for a variety of butterflies and food sources for caterpillars.
Wildflower Identification by Habitat Type – Though the information on this site is specific to Illinois, there is significant crossover with Michigan habitat types and plants.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – This searchable database of native plants across the United States also connects to how-to articles, step-by-step guides, and additional native garden resources.